Oxford Road Corridor
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social
A world-class knowledge quarter, transforming lives through research, innovation, skills, and education—a place where knowledge, business, and culture thrive.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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A huge 🌟 thank you 🌟 to Philippa @revealmcr.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of Oxford Road yesterday!
We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social
We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A huge 🌟 thank you 🌟 to Philippa @revealmcr.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of Oxford Road yesterday!
We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social
We discovered so many pioneering women who have been hidden in the footnotes of Manchester's history.
@oxrdmcr.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social
John Adams, who wrote Slonimsky’s Earbox for the opening night celebrations of The Bridgewater Hall in 1996, returns to conduct his own music in a three-day @thehalle.bsky.social John Adams Festival.
📍 @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct - 1 Nov
📍 @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct - 1 Nov
John Adams Festival | Bridgewater Hall and RNCM
In October 2025, the Hallé presents a three-day celebration of the music of composer, conductor and creative thinker, John Adams.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
John Adams, who wrote Slonimsky’s Earbox for the opening night celebrations of The Bridgewater Hall in 1996, returns to conduct his own music in a three-day @thehalle.bsky.social John Adams Festival.
📍 @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct - 1 Nov
📍 @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct - 1 Nov
The Cultural Welcome starts TODAY!
All this week, students can dive into the Corridor's cultural scene with tours, concerts, workshops and more — free or low-cost across the knowledge quarter.
All this week, students can dive into the Corridor's cultural scene with tours, concerts, workshops and more — free or low-cost across the knowledge quarter.
The Cultural Welcome | Oxford Road Corridor
The Cultural Welcome is back this October! Discover what’s on and explore the events, tours, and performances happening across Oxford Road Corridor.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Cultural Welcome starts TODAY!
All this week, students can dive into the Corridor's cultural scene with tours, concerts, workshops and more — free or low-cost across the knowledge quarter.
All this week, students can dive into the Corridor's cultural scene with tours, concerts, workshops and more — free or low-cost across the knowledge quarter.
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This week...
Calling Manchester students @officialuom.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social - I'm guiding a history walk on Women of Oxford Road, for Elizabeth Gaskell House as part of The Cultural Welcome @oxrdmcr.bsky.social. Free but booking essential. oxfordroadcorridor.com/events/guide...
Guided walk – Women of Oxford Road
Join this walking tour to explore the history of women of Oxford Road – from notable achievers to those hidden in history’s footnotes.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This week...
80 years ago, the Fifth Pan-African Congress took place on Oxford Road, advancing global anti-colonial struggle & solidarity.
Discover its legacy through events, stories & resources.
Discover its legacy through events, stories & resources.
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 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
80 years ago, the Fifth Pan-African Congress took place on Oxford Road, advancing global anti-colonial struggle & solidarity.
Discover its legacy through events, stories & resources.
Discover its legacy through events, stories & resources.
KEF5 results show @officialuom.bsky.social is among the top universities in England for research partnerships, business engagement and public engagement. It also ranks 5th in the UK for industry research funding.
University of Manchester ranks among top universities for research partnerships in Knowledge Exchange Framework
The University of Manchester is one of the leading universities in England for research partnerships, IP and commercialisation, and public and community engagement, according to the results of the Kno...
www.manchester.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
KEF5 results show @officialuom.bsky.social is among the top universities in England for research partnerships, business engagement and public engagement. It also ranks 5th in the UK for industry research funding.
🔊 “Statistical Alchemy”. Artist Vicky Clarke (@sonamb.bsky.social) takes us inside AI, sonic materiality and Manchester’s spectral aura.
@futureeverything.bsky.social | @rncmprism.bsky.social
@futureeverything.bsky.social | @rncmprism.bsky.social
Statistical Alchemy: Vicky Clarke’s Journey into AI and Sonic Materiality
Artist Vicky Clarke explores AI, sound and Manchester’s industrial heritage in Latent Spaces, her immersive new installation.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🔊 “Statistical Alchemy”. Artist Vicky Clarke (@sonamb.bsky.social) takes us inside AI, sonic materiality and Manchester’s spectral aura.
@futureeverything.bsky.social | @rncmprism.bsky.social
@futureeverything.bsky.social | @rncmprism.bsky.social
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2 WEEKS: @oxrdmcr.bsky.social is back with its Cultural Welcome, from 6th to 12th Oct! We are proud to be hosting 2 events, with former Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council Luthfur Rahman OBE and another celebrating Black History in Manchester.
🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...
🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...
September 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
2 WEEKS: @oxrdmcr.bsky.social is back with its Cultural Welcome, from 6th to 12th Oct! We are proud to be hosting 2 events, with former Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council Luthfur Rahman OBE and another celebrating Black History in Manchester.
🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...
🔗 oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural...
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Calling Manchester students @officialuom.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social - I'm guiding a history walk on Women of Oxford Road, for Elizabeth Gaskell House as part of The Cultural Welcome @oxrdmcr.bsky.social. Free but booking essential. oxfordroadcorridor.com/events/guide...
Guided walk – Women of Oxford Road
Join this walking tour to explore the history of women of Oxford Road – from notable achievers to those hidden in history’s footnotes.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Calling Manchester students @officialuom.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @rncmlive.bsky.social - I'm guiding a history walk on Women of Oxford Road, for Elizabeth Gaskell House as part of The Cultural Welcome @oxrdmcr.bsky.social. Free but booking essential. oxfordroadcorridor.com/events/guide...
Congratulations to @manmetuni.bsky.social, named Modern University of the Year 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. A major recognition of progress in teaching, research, and student experience.
Manchester Met named Modern University of the Year 2026
This is one of the most prestigious honours in UK higher education
www.mmu.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Congratulations to @manmetuni.bsky.social, named Modern University of the Year 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. A major recognition of progress in teaching, research, and student experience.
Immersive shows, opera, musicals, new writing & festive favourites — the Oxford Road Corridor autumn–winter theatre season is packed with energy & imagination. Discover the highlights 👇
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/perf...
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/perf...
September 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Immersive shows, opera, musicals, new writing & festive favourites — the Oxford Road Corridor autumn–winter theatre season is packed with energy & imagination. Discover the highlights 👇
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/perf...
oxfordroadcorridor.com/culture/perf...
The Cultural Welcome is back this October!
88,000 students across @officialuom.bsky.social
, @manmetuni.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social voice are invited to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural offer in a week of special activity.
Find out what’s on 👇
88,000 students across @officialuom.bsky.social
, @manmetuni.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social voice are invited to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural offer in a week of special activity.
Find out what’s on 👇
The Cultural Welcome Returns
The Cultural Welcome returns this October, inviting Manchester students to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s vibrant cultural scene with tours, talks & performances.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Cultural Welcome is back this October!
88,000 students across @officialuom.bsky.social
, @manmetuni.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social voice are invited to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural offer in a week of special activity.
Find out what’s on 👇
88,000 students across @officialuom.bsky.social
, @manmetuni.bsky.social & @rncmlive.bsky.social voice are invited to explore Oxford Road Corridor’s cultural offer in a week of special activity.
Find out what’s on 👇
One week until Manchester Psych Fest takes over the Corridor. We caught up with Warmduscher’s Clams Baker Jr. to talk misfits, Manchester and the importance of grassroots venues.
Warmduscher Bring the Chaos Back to Manchester Psych Fest
Clams Baker Jr. talks skateparks, misfits and music as Warmduscher gear up for Manchester Psych Fest 2025.
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August 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
One week until Manchester Psych Fest takes over the Corridor. We caught up with Warmduscher’s Clams Baker Jr. to talk misfits, Manchester and the importance of grassroots venues.
A £4m seed round will help @manchester.ac.uk spinout PhovIR bring its optical sensor technology to market. The startup’s portable NIR device has applications across health, safety, and industry.
Northern Gritstone leads £4 million investment in University spinout
Northern Gritstone backs University of Manchester spinout PhovIR with £4m seed round to scale breakthrough NIR optical sensor tech.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A £4m seed round will help @manchester.ac.uk spinout PhovIR bring its optical sensor technology to market. The startup’s portable NIR device has applications across health, safety, and industry.
House of Social is now open at First Street. We spoke with, Jake Atkinson — the person behind Mackie Mayor and Altrincham Market — who explains how the new 12,000 sq ft food hall with five kitchens, a bar and events has been designed as a social hub.
House of Social Manchester | Food Hall, Bar & Events Hub
House of Social Manchester is a vibrant new food hall at First Street, uniting kitchens, bars, and events in a social hub.
oxfordroadcorridor.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
House of Social is now open at First Street. We spoke with, Jake Atkinson — the person behind Mackie Mayor and Altrincham Market — who explains how the new 12,000 sq ft food hall with five kitchens, a bar and events has been designed as a social hub.