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Incredibly proud of our research community 💜
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
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Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Merry Christmas from all of us at The University of Manchester! 🌟
We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break.
Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.
We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break.
Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Merry Christmas from all of us at The University of Manchester! 🌟
We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break.
Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.
We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break.
Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.
2025 has been a landmark year at Manchester 💜
We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication.
Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐
Merry Christmas! 🎄
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We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication.
Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐
Merry Christmas! 🎄
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December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
2025 has been a landmark year at Manchester 💜
We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication.
Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📸 @unabridgedopinions.com
We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication.
Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📸 @unabridgedopinions.com
Know somebody who's made an impact this year?
Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements!
Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
@socialresponuom.bsky.social
Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements!
Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
@socialresponuom.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Know somebody who's made an impact this year?
Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements!
Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
@socialresponuom.bsky.social
Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements!
Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
@socialresponuom.bsky.social
It's been an incredible year for research at the University! 🥳
As we move towards the end of the year, it's the perfect chance to look back across the last 12 months, at all the great work that's been done.
Across every faculty, at every level - all of us.
We should all be very proud 😊
As we move towards the end of the year, it's the perfect chance to look back across the last 12 months, at all the great work that's been done.
Across every faculty, at every level - all of us.
We should all be very proud 😊
The University of Manchester's 2025 News Highlights
As 2025 draws to a close, we have the opportunity to look back on what has been an incredible year for The University of Manchester. In every area, there's something to be proud of - and to shout abou...
www.manchester.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It's been an incredible year for research at the University! 🥳
As we move towards the end of the year, it's the perfect chance to look back across the last 12 months, at all the great work that's been done.
Across every faculty, at every level - all of us.
We should all be very proud 😊
As we move towards the end of the year, it's the perfect chance to look back across the last 12 months, at all the great work that's been done.
Across every faculty, at every level - all of us.
We should all be very proud 😊
Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
Congratulations, Professor Hussell! 👏
The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Congratulations, Professor Hussell! 👏
The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
Happy graduation, Hannah 🎓
Beloved Hannah getting her PhD at Manchester University yesterday.
Proud Dad 💕
Proud Dad 💕
December 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy graduation, Hannah 🎓
Eyes on the stars 💫🔭
Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Eyes on the stars 💫🔭
Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
Aliens? Grassy knoll? Inside Jobs? 👽
New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Aliens? Grassy knoll? Inside Jobs? 👽
New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
“Cervical cancer is an essentially preventable disease; we can prevent it through screening and vaccination. " - Prof Emma Crosbie
New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
“Cervical cancer is an essentially preventable disease; we can prevent it through screening and vaccination. " - Prof Emma Crosbie
New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
Exciting news from the University of Manchester Innovation Factory 🥳
Watercycle Technologies, a UoM spinout, is making incredible strides in sustainable water solutions and has been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50'.
Read more about this milestone 👇
Watercycle Technologies, a UoM spinout, is making incredible strides in sustainable water solutions and has been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50'.
Read more about this milestone 👇
Congratulations to @officialuom.bsky.social academic founders, Ahmed Abdelkarim and Sebastian Leaper whose spinout 'Watercycle Technologies' has been named in The Entrepreneur UK's Manchester 50 - a list recognising the best companies driving innovation across the region: bit.ly/4rQQ7WH
More wonderful news for spinout, Watercycle Technologies! They have been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50' - a celebration of the city’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking busi...
More wonderful news for spinout, Watercycle Technologies! They have been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50' - a celebration of the city’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking businesses.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Exciting news from the University of Manchester Innovation Factory 🥳
Watercycle Technologies, a UoM spinout, is making incredible strides in sustainable water solutions and has been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50'.
Read more about this milestone 👇
Watercycle Technologies, a UoM spinout, is making incredible strides in sustainable water solutions and has been named in Entrepreneur UK’s 'Manchester 50'.
Read more about this milestone 👇
Looking good! @salient-hub.bsky.social 🎄
How's everyone getting their offices into the festive spirit?🎅
How's everyone getting their offices into the festive spirit?🎅
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Looking good! @salient-hub.bsky.social 🎄
How's everyone getting their offices into the festive spirit?🎅
How's everyone getting their offices into the festive spirit?🎅
Impressions of Sam Alex, from Gilbert Common 🖌️
Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑🎨
Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑🎨
December 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Impressions of Sam Alex, from Gilbert Common 🖌️
Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑🎨
Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑🎨
What did you study at school?
Humanities? Business? Science?
Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences.
Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....
Humanities? Business? Science?
Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences.
Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....
December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
What did you study at school?
Humanities? Business? Science?
Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences.
Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....
Humanities? Business? Science?
Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences.
Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....
Winter sun 🧣
The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925).
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The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925).
📸 @90000atlas2
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Winter sun 🧣
The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925).
📸 @90000atlas2
The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925).
📸 @90000atlas2
Incredibly proud of our research community 💜
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Incredibly proud of our research community 💜
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
"Access matters. Opportunity matters. And giving back to the place that gave you a chance matters most of all."
Read the story of Dr Valeed Ghafoor, who studied at UoM with support from the Manchester Access Programme, which helps under-represented students gain entry to university
Read the story of Dr Valeed Ghafoor, who studied at UoM with support from the Manchester Access Programme, which helps under-represented students gain entry to university
🌟 Meet the graduates giving back to Greater Manchester– from supporting young people to improving health & wellbeing.
Their work shows what our universities & local communities can achieve together.
👉 Read the full story: greatermanchesteruniversities.org/news/meet-the-graduates
#GMUniversities
Their work shows what our universities & local communities can achieve together.
👉 Read the full story: greatermanchesteruniversities.org/news/meet-the-graduates
#GMUniversities
Meet the graduates giving back to Greater Manchester — Greater Manchester Universities
From supporting young people to improving health and wellbeing, five graduates show the real impact of our universities working together.
greatermanchesteruniversities.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
"Access matters. Opportunity matters. And giving back to the place that gave you a chance matters most of all."
Read the story of Dr Valeed Ghafoor, who studied at UoM with support from the Manchester Access Programme, which helps under-represented students gain entry to university
Read the story of Dr Valeed Ghafoor, who studied at UoM with support from the Manchester Access Programme, which helps under-represented students gain entry to university
A new tool, developed in part at Manchester, can accurately predict whether the most common form of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms.
Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A new tool, developed in part at Manchester, can accurately predict whether the most common form of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms.
Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
What a result - well done team! 🤩
It's ON! @lseblogs.bsky.social 🥊🏆
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
What a result - well done team! 🤩
It's ON! @lseblogs.bsky.social 🥊🏆
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's ON! @lseblogs.bsky.social 🥊🏆
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.
Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:
BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
Hands across Oxford Road! 🤝
From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social
Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social
Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
November 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Hands across Oxford Road! 🤝
From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social
Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social
Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
Study warns of post-Covid attendance crisis - with disadvantaged pupils being hit worst.
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Study warns of post-Covid attendance crisis - with disadvantaged pupils being hit worst.
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
The Old Quad by night 🌙
📸@alderley_aerial_photography on Instagram
📸@alderley_aerial_photography on Instagram
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Old Quad by night 🌙
📸@alderley_aerial_photography on Instagram
📸@alderley_aerial_photography on Instagram
Production or reduction? 🌍🔋
A study has found that cutting energy demand could be a cheaper and more efficient route to Net Zero than increasing green energy production.
"This finding challenges the current focus of UK energy policy” - Prof Maria Sharmina
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
A study has found that cutting energy demand could be a cheaper and more efficient route to Net Zero than increasing green energy production.
"This finding challenges the current focus of UK energy policy” - Prof Maria Sharmina
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, new research says
Reducing the UK’s energy demand could help the country reach its net zero target faster and at half the cost compared to relying mainly on supply-side technologies, according to new research by energy...
www.manchester.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Production or reduction? 🌍🔋
A study has found that cutting energy demand could be a cheaper and more efficient route to Net Zero than increasing green energy production.
"This finding challenges the current focus of UK energy policy” - Prof Maria Sharmina
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
A study has found that cutting energy demand could be a cheaper and more efficient route to Net Zero than increasing green energy production.
"This finding challenges the current focus of UK energy policy” - Prof Maria Sharmina
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Our Voices Beyond Borders scheme provides mutual academic development for students learning English in Gaza, and Chinese MA TESOL students.
The programme connects students on a human level, helping them gain profound understanding of each other's experiences.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...
The programme connects students on a human level, helping them gain profound understanding of each other's experiences.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Our Voices Beyond Borders scheme provides mutual academic development for students learning English in Gaza, and Chinese MA TESOL students.
The programme connects students on a human level, helping them gain profound understanding of each other's experiences.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...
The programme connects students on a human level, helping them gain profound understanding of each other's experiences.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...