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The Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester.
https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/
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Can Generative AI make higher education more equitable, or could it widen the gap for students who need support most? In June, colleagues at
@uomseed.bsky.social
are hosting a major conference exploring the realities of AI, accessibility, and inclusion 👉
uom.link/AIConference
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@manchester.ac.uk
19 days ago
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We're at
@alliancembs.bsky.social
for today's event, "Labour's wobbling Jenga tower: The 2024 general election two years on" A special event marking
@robfordmancs.bsky.social
new book, 'The British General Election of 2024' and a night of insight into British politics today. Stay tuned 🧵👇
6 days ago
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Faculty of Humanities
Andrew Seaton
7 days ago
It's an honour to be shortlisted for an Orwell Prize for my article in the
@newstatesman1913.bsky.social
last year about my own experiences of homelessness. Thanks to
@orwellprize.bsky.social
and
@homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
You can read the piece here:
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
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💻Noticed the digital divide hiding in plain sight? Much of the research in AI in education has been dominated by the Global North. Dr Skye Zhao found that the new divide concerns not just access to technology but also meaningful participation in an AI-driven world Watch
youtube.com/shorts/btaK4...
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What does the digital divide look like in 2026?
YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities
https://youtube.com/shorts/btaK4jrIvfk?si=He4DfAuZDDlqvJU_
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Join
@uomcreativemcr.bsky.social
for a special lecture with composer, producer and CTO of Massive Attack Andrew Melchior on AI, copyright and the fight for creative authorship. Register now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986007867...
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Congrats to Dr J. Michelle Coghlan on her new book 'New York: A Literary Anthology', part of the Pan Macmillan Collector's Library series of pocket-sized travel paperbacks Join an in conversation event at Blackwell's Bookshops on
@manchester.ac.uk
campus on 12 June to hear more 🔗
uom.link/NewYork
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Faculty of Humanities
Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
14 days ago
The next highly commended award goes to a project that transformed a neglected green space into a vibrant community park through new trails and local engagement. Well done to David Bailey and Friends of the Medlock Valley.
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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
14 days ago
Our next highly commended award goes to a project supporting elective home-educated families by opening up University spaces for hands-on science activities. Congratulations to Sara Jackson and Amanda Banks Gatenby for Curiosity Catalyst.
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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
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The second winning award in this category is for a project co-created with residents in Hopton Court to strengthen community life and support people to age well at home. Congratulation go to Hulme Nannas: (in)visibility, community and urban change
@uomhums.bsky.social
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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
14 days ago
The first highly commended award in this category goes to a project challenging colonial legacies and co-creating equitable approaches to international research and teaching. Congratulations to the project Decolonial Praxis.
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@uomsoss.bsky.social
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Faculty of Humanities
Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
14 days ago
The highly commended award goes to an initiative providing a supportive space and proactive health support for colleagues navigating menopause and perimenopause. Congratulations go to SoSS Menospace: Supporting a Menopause-Friendly workplace.
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Faculty of Humanities
Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester
14 days ago
The winning award goes to a project that has transformed accessibility and inclusion at the Martin Harris Centre through relaxed performances, community outreach and creative partnerships. Congratulations to Alex Shaw for MHC Breaking Barriers.
@uomhums.bsky.social
@mhcentre.bsky.social
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Research from
@globaldevinst.bsky.social
links global consumer demand to rising deforestation in Brazil’s rainforest, often through complex, hard-to-regulate supply chains. It explains why efforts to curb deforestation lag behind demand. 👇 Let's dive into the research 🧵1/6
@manchester.ac.uk
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Explore today’s threat actors, how cyber-attacks happen and the vulnerabilities that make them possible with a micro-credential in Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security from The University of Manchester. 🎓Save up to 20% if you are UoM alumni ✅Book now:
www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online...
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Can Generative AI make higher education more equitable, or could it widen the gap for students who need support most? In June, colleagues at
@uomseed.bsky.social
are hosting a major conference exploring the realities of AI, accessibility, and inclusion 👉
uom.link/AIConference
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@manchester.ac.uk
19 days ago
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Faculty of Humanities
The Productivity Institute
20 days ago
Should universities offer students more job experience before entering the workforce?
@duncanivison.bsky.social
, President & Vice-Chancellor of
@manchester.ac.uk
, discusses as part of
#NationalProductivityWeek
. Hear the full ep. w/
@bartvanark.bsky.social
:
www.productivity.ac.uk/podcast/ask-...
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Faculty of Humanities
University of Manchester School of Social Sciences
20 days ago
🎉 What a powerful evening at our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture! Yesterday, Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC delivered her lecture, “PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality”, which invited us to reflect not only on progress, but on responsibility, legacy, & action
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Faculty of Humanities
21 days ago
Thank you to all who attended our community event yesterday at the St Thomas Centre. An incredible way to celebrate 10 years of amazing insights, collaboration and thoughtful coproduction. Here’s to another 10✨🎂
#MUARG
#UrbanAgeing
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New research from
@olademk.bsky.social
at
@manchester.ac.uk
shows teenage girls are facing worsening mental health, and they’re asking for real change. Not just “coping tips.” 🧵1/6
20 days ago
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Faculty of Humanities
22 days ago
What a morning celebrating 10 years of MUARG, reflecting on the power of co-production. Key theme already coming through: ageing well in cities means designing with people, not for them.
#CoProduction
#AgeFriendly
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Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester
23 days ago
People with more education live significantly longer - even in countries where official records are incomplete. Paper:
doi.org/10.4054/DemR...
1. Higher levels of education consistently linked to longer life expectancy 2. In some countries, the gap between education levels exceeds a decade of life
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Demographic Research - Bayesian multidimensional mortality reconstruction (Volume 54 - Article 28 | Pages 877–934)
Volume 54 - Article 28 | Pages 877–934
https://doi.org/10.4054/DemRes.2026.54.28
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Faculty of Humanities
Vivensa Foundation
23 days ago
🏆 We sat down with the ‘Team Achievement’ winners in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards –
@muarg.bsky.social
. Read the interview here:
vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/working...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards
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Working towards a shared goal: A spotlight on our 2026 Team Achievement winners - Vivensa Foundation
We talk to the winners of the new ‘Team Achievement’ category in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – MUARG.
https://vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/working-towards-a-shared-goal-a-spotlight-on-our-2026-team-achievement-winners/
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In a world increasingly filled with disinformation, misogyny, and safety concerns, we're thrilled to see numerous Humanities academics contributing to this important report. Stop this Monday and read now 👉
policyatmanchester.shorthandstories.com/digital-trut...
#DigitalTruths
@manchester.ac.uk
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Digital Truths
Building Positive Virtual Ecosystems: Digital Mental Health and Media Literacy for Young People
https://policyatmanchester.shorthandstories.com/digital-truths/index.html
23 days ago
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Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester
27 days ago
You’re invited to the Universally Manchester Festival, Saturday 13 June. Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world 🌍 Family-friendly and completely free! Oxford Road campus 11am – 4:30pm Info:
universallymanchester.com
#universallymanchesterfestival
#umf26
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Universally Manchester Festival
Universally Manchester Festival - a community day for all with talks, music and more from The University of Manchester.
https://universallymanchester.com
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We're excited to introduce our new Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Students, Prof Alvin Birdi. Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation & Enhancement and Prof of Economics Education at the Uni of Bristol, he will become Vice-Dean for TLS on 1 August 🔗
lnkd.in/eSYrQ4ik
27 days ago
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Join
@uomcreativemcr.bsky.social
to explore how
@manchester.ac.uk
can help businesses and academics collaborate on innovative CreaTech applications. The event showcases collaborative paths for academics, (Crea)Tech enthusiasts, SMB owners, and Creative Industries professionals. 🔗
ow.ly/TWQu50YFIbb
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CreaTech Connect: Accelerating University–Industry Partnerships
Join us to explore how The University of Manchester can help businesses and academics work together for innovative applications of CreaTech.
https://ow.ly/TWQu50YFIbb
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🎟️ Join us on 14 May, 5–7pm for Rob Ford’s take on The British General Election 2024, followed by a live podcast with The Manchester Mill. With local elections fresh, expect an event packed with political drama and sharp analysis. 🔗 Tickets here:
uom.link/2024GeneralE...
@robfordmancs.bsky.social
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Labour's wobbling Jenga tower: The 2024 general election two years on
Dive into the chaos of Labour’s shaky 2024 election—what’s next for the party two years in?
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/labours-wobbling-jenga-tower-the-2024-general-election-two-years-on-tickets-1987054023073?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Faculty of Humanities
Creative Manchester
30 days ago
In four weeks: CreaTech Connect - Accelerating University–Industry Partnerships 📅 18 May, 4.30pm-6.00pm 📍 SISTER Building, M1 7JR 🎟️
https://ow.ly/HUr250YFIgv
Join us to explore how The University of Manchester can help businesses and academics work together for innovative applications of CreaTech.
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Are we doomscrolling or actually connecting? New research from
@manchester.ac.uk
says the answer isn’t simple 👇 🧵1/3
about 1 month ago
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Faculty of Humanities
University of Manchester School of Social Sciences
about 1 month ago
Inspired by Harry Street’s legacy? Learn how law can shape a better world with Attorney General Richard Hermer KC's insights from @uomlaw.bsky.social Harry Street Lecture! 📰
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/attorney-general-makes-case-for-international-rules-based-order/
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A study by Dr Andrea Nini (
@andreanini.com
) shows that a grammar-based approach can match or outperform advanced AI systems in author identification. LambdaG uses grammatical patterns instead of large AI models, providing comparable accuracy, transparency, and lower costs. 🔗
doi.org/10.1057/s415...
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Grammar as a behavioral biometric: using cognitively motivated grammar models for authorship verification - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Grammar as a behavioral biometric: using cognitively motivated grammar models for authorship verification
https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-06340-3
about 1 month ago
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Teenage girls in the UK speak honestly in this BBC Sounds series, featuring Dr Ola Demkowicz, who explores what it's like to grow up as a young woman today. 🔗
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@manchester.ac.uk
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@olademk.bsky.social
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About the Girls - Becoming a Woman - BBC Sounds
Teenage girls in the UK talk to Catherine Carr about being a girl and becoming a woman.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002v0z7
about 1 month ago
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Faculty of Humanities
CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity
about 1 month ago
James Nazroo & Laia Becares recently presented evidence on ethnic & racial inequalities during the pandemic to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, showing how historical & ongoing racism creates ethnic inequalities
@uomsoss.bsky.social
@uomhums.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...
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Evidence on racism and ethnic inequalities in the pandemic presented to the Covid-19 public inquiry
Professor James Nazroo and Professor Laia Becares recently presented evidence on ethnic and racial inequalities during the pandemic to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.Their testimony draws on their expert rep...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/evidence-on-racism-and-ethnic-inequalities-in-the-pandemic-presented-to-the-covid-19-public-inquiry/
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Faculty of Humanities
University of Manchester School of Social Sciences
about 1 month ago
📢What does it truly mean to lead as a woman in systems that resist change? Join us for the Christabel Pankhurst Lecture: PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power & the Unfinished Fight for Equality where
@istephanieboyce.bsky.social
will share her insights 🎟️Register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christabel...
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Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester
about 2 months ago
Sure - Paul Mescal rocked the tunic, but what is Hamnet really about? Professor Jerome de Groot talks us through the double Oscar winning picture...
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As climate change raises wildfire risks in the UK, experts have created the country's first landscape and fuel-specific fire models. This effort improves wildfire readiness and develops new prediction tools for a potential national fire danger rating system.
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp...
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Community-led research shows traditional charity grants often fall short. One World Together uses a trust-based approach by pooling small monthly donations into long-term, adaptable funding to boost community agency. 🔗
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp...
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🌟 Research Spotlight Our own Dr Alexandra Mullock features in a new LBC Opinion piece analysing why the Assisted Dying Bill has stalled in the House of Lords.
@manchester.ac.uk
@uomsoss.bsky.social
@uomlaw.bsky.social
#UoMResearch
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'What would you do if your boss instructed you to discriminate against someone?' Lecturer in Employment Law, Ricardo Buendia, unpacks a little-known corner of EU equality law: the prohibition of instructions to discriminate. 💭⚖️🤔
#LawSky
#Legal
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about 2 months ago
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Faculty of Humanities
about 2 months ago
Join us at the St Thomas Centre, Manchester, on Tue 28 Apr 2026 to celebrate the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group’s (MUARG) 10‑year anniversary — a decade of collective research, partnership, and action to make cities better places to grow older!
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Faculty of Humanities
Sarah MacQuarrie
about 2 months ago
We're launching a timely project exploring how young people aged 11–18 engage with nature across Greater Manchester, with a focus on understanding gender‑related differences in participation.
@uomhums.bsky.social
@uomseed.bsky.social
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The House of Commons International Development Committee’s report, "Peace Under Pressure", warns that the UK’s commitments to WPS are weakening amid rising global conflict and gender backlash. Let's explore what our researchers had to say about this 👇 🧵1/
about 2 months ago
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Faculty of Humanities
Creative Manchester
about 2 months ago
Great to see
@karengabay.bsky.social
on BBC North West Tonight alongside one of this year's MOBO Awards hosts Eddie Kadi to discuss tonight's awards ceremony taking place in our beautiful city for the first time since its inception 30 years ago🎶
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Faculty of Humanities
Morgan Centre
about 2 months ago
📢Major new UKRI-funded research project: 'Air Spaces: Getting the Measure of Air' involves researchers from across UoM & community partners to explore air pollution inequalities Builds on a great pilot project. So excited to see where this research takes us!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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Manchester researchers launch major UKRI funded project to understand “air inequalities”
A team of researchers at The University of Manchester has been awarded UKRI funding for a pioneering interdisciplinary project examining how communities experience and understand air pollution in ever...
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/manchester-researchers-launch-major-ukri-funded-project-to-understand-air-inequalities/
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Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester
about 2 months ago
The young people of Greater Manchester are feeling happier! 🌟 A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across GM 🐝 Read more on our newsroom:
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/y...
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Faculty of Humanities
University of Manchester School of Social Sciences
about 2 months ago
Honoured to host Attorney General Richard Hermer KC yesterday for
@uomlaw.bsky.social
Harry Street Lecture at
@officialuom.bsky.social
. His inspiring speech highlighted the importance of human rights and rules-based international order You can view the full speech here:
www.gov.uk/government/s...
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A new study has suggested that the transformation of Twitter into X under Elon Musk marks the rise of a new, illiberal regime for governing social media platforms, controllable by one person and used to push their own political agenda. Let's explore the research 👇 🧵1/
about 2 months ago
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Faculty of Humanities
CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity
about 2 months ago
Why do ONS figures suggest high life expectancy for some minoritised ethnic groups, despite long‑standing evidence of poorer health? New blog shows how missing data & assumptions distort findings with real risks for policy & funding.
raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/limitat...
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Limitations of ONS Life Expectancy Estimates for minoritised ethnic groups in the UK - Race Equality Foundation
Dharmi Kapadia, Director at the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity, presents research on the limitations of ONS life expectancy estimates.
https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/limitations-of-ons-life-expectancy-estimates-for-minoritised-ethnic-groups-in-the-uk/
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Faculty of Humanities
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
2 months ago
Join translator and critic Kasia Szymanska for an engaging collaborative translation workshop. 📅 Wed 25 Mar ⏰ 10.30am-12pm 📍 Manchester Poetry Library,
@manmetuni.bsky.social
🎟️ Free – booking required No prior language or translation experience required.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
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Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester
2 months ago
Eid Mubarak 🌙 Wishing everyone in our University of Manchester community celebrating today a joyful and peaceful Eid.
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