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A world-class knowledge quarter, transforming lives through research, innovation, skills, and education—a place where knowledge, business, and culture thrive.
This week, Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social set out plans to reindustrialise Greater Manchester, with the Corridor playing a key role as a health innovation and life sciences cluster within the region’s growth plans.
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Devolving control of skills and technical education can unleash the economic potential of the North
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January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This week, Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social set out plans to reindustrialise Greater Manchester, with the Corridor playing a key role as a health innovation and life sciences cluster within the region’s growth plans.
Applications open for Unit M’s Deep Tech Accelerator.
The innovation & impact unit of @manchester.ac.uk, is launching a 3-month programme for founders, startups & researchers across GM.
Up to £25k equity-free, mentors, lab space & investor demo day.
🔗 www.unit-m.co.uk/work-with-us
The innovation & impact unit of @manchester.ac.uk, is launching a 3-month programme for founders, startups & researchers across GM.
Up to £25k equity-free, mentors, lab space & investor demo day.
🔗 www.unit-m.co.uk/work-with-us
January 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Applications open for Unit M’s Deep Tech Accelerator.
The innovation & impact unit of @manchester.ac.uk, is launching a 3-month programme for founders, startups & researchers across GM.
Up to £25k equity-free, mentors, lab space & investor demo day.
🔗 www.unit-m.co.uk/work-with-us
The innovation & impact unit of @manchester.ac.uk, is launching a 3-month programme for founders, startups & researchers across GM.
Up to £25k equity-free, mentors, lab space & investor demo day.
🔗 www.unit-m.co.uk/work-with-us
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A major new study has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.🥼
It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
A major new study has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.🥼
It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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Making plans for 2026?
March sees the debut Louder Than War Live festival headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, House of All and many others - ticket and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
March sees the debut Louder Than War Live festival headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, House of All and many others - ticket and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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January 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Making plans for 2026?
March sees the debut Louder Than War Live festival headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, House of All and many others - ticket and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
March sees the debut Louder Than War Live festival headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, House of All and many others - ticket and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
2026 gets off to a flying start at the @rncmlive.bsky.social. January is packed with world-class orchestras, acclaimed soloists and bold new music — a perfect way to bring more classical music into your life.
See what's happening: oxfordroadcorridor.com/venues/royal...
See what's happening: oxfordroadcorridor.com/venues/royal...
January 6, 2026 at 10:21 AM
2026 gets off to a flying start at the @rncmlive.bsky.social. January is packed with world-class orchestras, acclaimed soloists and bold new music — a perfect way to bring more classical music into your life.
See what's happening: oxfordroadcorridor.com/venues/royal...
See what's happening: oxfordroadcorridor.com/venues/royal...
🦕 Step 68 million years back in time!
Explore Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat at Manchester Museum and discover the secrets of this iconic dinosaur in an immersive new exhibition.
By Glenn Roadley, Curator of Zoology.
oxfordroadcorridor.com/step-inside-...
Explore Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat at Manchester Museum and discover the secrets of this iconic dinosaur in an immersive new exhibition.
By Glenn Roadley, Curator of Zoology.
oxfordroadcorridor.com/step-inside-...
Step inside Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeatn at Manchester Museum
Glenn Roadley, Curator of Zoology at Manchester Museum, invites us into a vivid, immersive journey through the world of Triceratops in this unmissable new exhibition.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🦕 Step 68 million years back in time!
Explore Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat at Manchester Museum and discover the secrets of this iconic dinosaur in an immersive new exhibition.
By Glenn Roadley, Curator of Zoology.
oxfordroadcorridor.com/step-inside-...
Explore Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat at Manchester Museum and discover the secrets of this iconic dinosaur in an immersive new exhibition.
By Glenn Roadley, Curator of Zoology.
oxfordroadcorridor.com/step-inside-...
A beautiful morning in the city of #Manchester.
December 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A beautiful morning in the city of #Manchester.
Help shape @gmmoving.co.uk’s 2026 Walking Festival. The Scott Trust’s Legacies of Enslavement programme is commissioning four new heritage routes.
Seeking Creators for Legacies of Enslavement Walking Routes
The Scott Trust’s Legacies of Enslavement programme seeks route creators to develop new heritage walks for GM Walking Festival.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Help shape @gmmoving.co.uk’s 2026 Walking Festival. The Scott Trust’s Legacies of Enslavement programme is commissioning four new heritage routes.
Scientists at @manchester.ac.uk developed a world-first gene therapy for Hunter syndrome, working with international partners and families to deliver the treatment at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Hunter syndrome: Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Scientists at @manchester.ac.uk developed a world-first gene therapy for Hunter syndrome, working with international partners and families to deliver the treatment at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Pop-up Park & Rides are now running on weekends for Christmas travel, including Booth Street West near Oxford Road with 500 free spaces and express buses to Piccadilly Gardens every 20 mins. £2 single/£4 return, U16s free.
Pop up park and rides
Four pop-up park and rides will launch on Saturday 22 November, offering 1,000 free parking spaces to help people easily get to Manchester this Christmas.
tfgm.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Pop-up Park & Rides are now running on weekends for Christmas travel, including Booth Street West near Oxford Road with 500 free spaces and express buses to Piccadilly Gardens every 20 mins. £2 single/£4 return, U16s free.
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IN TWO WEEKS: Follow the White Rabbit: In defence of conspiracy theories
Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge.
📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm
📍 University Place, Oxford Road
🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/IMXu50Xmw8i
Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge.
📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm
📍 University Place, Oxford Road
🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/IMXu50Xmw8i
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
IN TWO WEEKS: Follow the White Rabbit: In defence of conspiracy theories
Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge.
📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm
📍 University Place, Oxford Road
🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/IMXu50Xmw8i
Join us in welcoming a guest lecture from Gabriel Gatehouse, followed by a discussion with Professor Gary Younge.
📅 3 December, 6–7.30pm
📍 University Place, Oxford Road
🎟️ Free: https://ow.ly/IMXu50Xmw8i
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🔬 Co-created Futures Conference, Dec 3
Materials Session: Innovation for a Sustainable Future
👩 Dr Samira Malekmohammadi (Royce Institute / CEAMS)
♻️ Dr Torik Holmes (SCI, UoM)
🧪 Dr Chris Egan Morriss (EPSRC Fellow)
👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3xxt9juc
#CoCreatedFutures #SustainableMaterials #CEAMS
Materials Session: Innovation for a Sustainable Future
👩 Dr Samira Malekmohammadi (Royce Institute / CEAMS)
♻️ Dr Torik Holmes (SCI, UoM)
🧪 Dr Chris Egan Morriss (EPSRC Fellow)
👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3xxt9juc
#CoCreatedFutures #SustainableMaterials #CEAMS
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🔬 Co-created Futures Conference, Dec 3
Materials Session: Innovation for a Sustainable Future
👩 Dr Samira Malekmohammadi (Royce Institute / CEAMS)
♻️ Dr Torik Holmes (SCI, UoM)
🧪 Dr Chris Egan Morriss (EPSRC Fellow)
👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3xxt9juc
#CoCreatedFutures #SustainableMaterials #CEAMS
Materials Session: Innovation for a Sustainable Future
👩 Dr Samira Malekmohammadi (Royce Institute / CEAMS)
♻️ Dr Torik Holmes (SCI, UoM)
🧪 Dr Chris Egan Morriss (EPSRC Fellow)
👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3xxt9juc
#CoCreatedFutures #SustainableMaterials #CEAMS
A new £400m global campaign, Challenge Accepted, sees The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) rally alumni, staff and students to drive impact across research, inclusion, innovation and culture.
The University of Manchester launches £400m global fundraising and volunteering campaign to tackle the world's biggest challenges
The University of Manchester launches "Challenge Accepted", its first major global fundraising and volunteering campaign● The campaign will mobilise more than half a million global alumni, supp...
www.manchester.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A new £400m global campaign, Challenge Accepted, sees The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) rally alumni, staff and students to drive impact across research, inclusion, innovation and culture.
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🎉 Many congratulations to the @rncmlive.bsky.social's Library staff, who last night won the @timeshighered.bsky.social Award for 'Outstanding Library Team of the Year'! 🎉👏
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🎉 Many congratulations to the @rncmlive.bsky.social's Library staff, who last night won the @timeshighered.bsky.social Award for 'Outstanding Library Team of the Year'! 🎉👏
Kadans Science Partner has begun construction on Plus Ultra Manchester, a £100m, 217,000 sq ft science + innovation hub in the heart of the Oxford Road Corridor.
Due for completion in 2028, it’ll be one of the UK’s largest purpose-built R&D spaces.
Due for completion in 2028, it’ll be one of the UK’s largest purpose-built R&D spaces.
Kadans Science Partner commences £100m Plus Ultra Manchester
Plus Ultra Manchester is a purpose-built, state of the art development providing 217,000 sq ft of research and innovation space.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Kadans Science Partner has begun construction on Plus Ultra Manchester, a £100m, 217,000 sq ft science + innovation hub in the heart of the Oxford Road Corridor.
Due for completion in 2028, it’ll be one of the UK’s largest purpose-built R&D spaces.
Due for completion in 2028, it’ll be one of the UK’s largest purpose-built R&D spaces.
Step into Rachel’s world in Perfect Show for Rachel. A hilarious, moving and rule-breaking celebration of theatre, music and mischief. Expect bar brawls, biscuit cabaret and pure joy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ @thestage.co.uk
📍Contact
📆 19 – 22 Nov
⭐⭐⭐⭐ @thestage.co.uk
📍Contact
📆 19 – 22 Nov
Perfect Show for Rachel at Contact
Step into Rachel’s hilarious, heartfelt world in Perfect Show for Rachel—a bold, rule-breaking celebration of theatre and inclusion.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Step into Rachel’s world in Perfect Show for Rachel. A hilarious, moving and rule-breaking celebration of theatre, music and mischief. Expect bar brawls, biscuit cabaret and pure joy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ @thestage.co.uk
📍Contact
📆 19 – 22 Nov
⭐⭐⭐⭐ @thestage.co.uk
📍Contact
📆 19 – 22 Nov
LAST CHANCE. Marking the 250th anniversary of his birth, In Light and Shade is a critically acclaimed exhibition exploring the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist J. M. W. Turner.
📍 The Whitworth at @manchester.ac.uk
📅 Until 2nd Nov
📍 The Whitworth at @manchester.ac.uk
📅 Until 2nd Nov
JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth | Exhibitions
Marking the 250th anniversary of his birth, In Light and Shade explores the work of legendary British landscape artist JMW Turner.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
LAST CHANCE. Marking the 250th anniversary of his birth, In Light and Shade is a critically acclaimed exhibition exploring the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist J. M. W. Turner.
📍 The Whitworth at @manchester.ac.uk
📅 Until 2nd Nov
📍 The Whitworth at @manchester.ac.uk
📅 Until 2nd Nov
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Really lovely to be asked to contribute a poem for the inside cover of the autumn edition of @oxrdmcr.bsky.social ☺️ This poem was inspired by my love for Manchester, Christmas party shenanigans, and finding community and confidence 🐝 @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social ✨
October 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Really lovely to be asked to contribute a poem for the inside cover of the autumn edition of @oxrdmcr.bsky.social ☺️ This poem was inspired by my love for Manchester, Christmas party shenanigans, and finding community and confidence 🐝 @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social ✨
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Hello! @rncmresearch.bsky.social might be new to Bluesky, but we've been researching #music in the heart of Manchester @oxrdmcr.bsky.social for over fifty years. We look forward to being part of the Bluesky community. You can find out more about us here: www.rncm.ac.uk/research/
Research - Royal Northern College of Music
A unique environment for music research, the RNCM offers Postgraduate Research Degrees and a diverse range of research events.
www.rncm.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hello! @rncmresearch.bsky.social might be new to Bluesky, but we've been researching #music in the heart of Manchester @oxrdmcr.bsky.social for over fifty years. We look forward to being part of the Bluesky community. You can find out more about us here: www.rncm.ac.uk/research/
On Saturday, SEE MY WORLD marks the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress with a gathering that invites Manchester’s Pan-African and wider communities to connect, reflect and reason together.
SEE MY WORLD Pac 80th Anniversary
A roundtable discussion and networking event commemorating 80 years since the Fifth Pan-African Congress with Food, Love and Art.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
On Saturday, SEE MY WORLD marks the 80th anniversary of the Pan-African Congress with a gathering that invites Manchester’s Pan-African and wider communities to connect, reflect and reason together.
The University of Manchester has launched its new strategy. Focused on discovery, innovation and impact for the public good, it sets out a bold vision for Manchester 2035.
#Manchester2035
#Manchester2035
From Manchester for the world.
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The University of Manchester has launched its new strategy. Focused on discovery, innovation and impact for the public good, it sets out a bold vision for Manchester 2035.
#Manchester2035
#Manchester2035
Venture Café Manchester launches next Thu 23 Oct (5–8PM) at Sister – Renold Building!
Join founders, researchers, investors + innovators to celebrate and connect with Manchester’s growing innovation community.
👉 Free tickets
#ManchesterTech #Innovation #Startups
Join founders, researchers, investors + innovators to celebrate and connect with Manchester’s growing innovation community.
👉 Free tickets
#ManchesterTech #Innovation #Startups
Launch Event: Global Connection | Local Innovation - Venture Café Manchester
Venue: Sister – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR Join us for the launch of Venture Café Manchester at our inaugural Thursday Gathering, in partnership with ARIA (Advanced Res...
venturecafemanchester.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Venture Café Manchester launches next Thu 23 Oct (5–8PM) at Sister – Renold Building!
Join founders, researchers, investors + innovators to celebrate and connect with Manchester’s growing innovation community.
👉 Free tickets
#ManchesterTech #Innovation #Startups
Join founders, researchers, investors + innovators to celebrate and connect with Manchester’s growing innovation community.
👉 Free tickets
#ManchesterTech #Innovation #Startups
Oxford Road is at the centre of Manchester’s literary life. With the 20th Manchester Literature Festival underway, a brilliant autumn of readings, talks, performances, and creative encounters awaits.
See what's happening 👇
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See what's happening 👇
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/lite...
October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Oxford Road is at the centre of Manchester’s literary life. With the 20th Manchester Literature Festival underway, a brilliant autumn of readings, talks, performances, and creative encounters awaits.
See what's happening 👇
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/lite...
See what's happening 👇
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/lite...
Today marks 80 years since the Fifth Pan-African Congress. A defining moment in the fight for liberation, solidarity, and self-determination.
Explore the legacy, discover local events, and celebrate this milestone in Manchester’s history.
#PanAfricanism #Manchester #BlackHistory
Explore the legacy, discover local events, and celebrate this milestone in Manchester’s history.
#PanAfricanism #Manchester #BlackHistory
A Road To Pan-Africanism | Oxford Road Corridor
A Road To Pan-Africanism explores the legacy of the 1945 Fifth Pan-African Congress in Manchester.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Today marks 80 years since the Fifth Pan-African Congress. A defining moment in the fight for liberation, solidarity, and self-determination.
Explore the legacy, discover local events, and celebrate this milestone in Manchester’s history.
#PanAfricanism #Manchester #BlackHistory
Explore the legacy, discover local events, and celebrate this milestone in Manchester’s history.
#PanAfricanism #Manchester #BlackHistory
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This week is Sustainable Travel Week!! @manchester.ac.uk 🌿🚲
📅 14 Oct Travel Fair
🚴 15 Oct Cycling Day
🧘 16 Oct Health & Wellbeing
📅 14 Oct Travel Fair
🚴 15 Oct Cycling Day
🧘 16 Oct Health & Wellbeing
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This week is Sustainable Travel Week!! @manchester.ac.uk 🌿🚲
📅 14 Oct Travel Fair
🚴 15 Oct Cycling Day
🧘 16 Oct Health & Wellbeing
📅 14 Oct Travel Fair
🚴 15 Oct Cycling Day
🧘 16 Oct Health & Wellbeing