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We are thrilled to announce that our teaching and research staff, @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and @lucyfrith.bsky.social, have had their books shortlisted for the @slsauk.bsky.social Prizes 2026. Congratulations! @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our teaching and research staff, @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and @lucyfrith.bsky.social, have had their books shortlisted for the @slsauk.bsky.social Prizes 2026. Congratulations! @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
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Justice Hub wins Educational Institution of the Year 2025 🏆
“It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake
www.manchester.ac.uk...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation
“It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake
www.manchester.ac.uk...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation
December 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Justice Hub wins Educational Institution of the Year 2025 🏆
“It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake
www.manchester.ac.uk...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation
“It’s inspiring to see students, lawyers, charities and academics come together to help those who otherwise wouldn’t get legal support.” — Dr Phil Drake
www.manchester.ac.uk...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #HigherEducation
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What a way to start the new year! 💫
Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates.
Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates.
Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
January 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
What a way to start the new year! 💫
Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates.
Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates.
Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
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We’re delighted to announce that @manchester.ac.uk School of Social Sciences has been ranked 32nd globally in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — rising five places since last year 🎉🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
#THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
#THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM
We’re delighted to announce that @manchester.ac.uk School of Social Sciences has been ranked 32nd globally in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — rising five places since last year 🎉🌍
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
#THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
#THEWUR2026 #SocialSciences
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@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social to join as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance enhancing the role of @manchester.ac.uk as a leading contributor to UK and global climate policy. Our Politics department is looking forward to welcoming Becky.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
UK expert in energy and climate governance joins The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineerin...
www.manchester.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social to join as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance enhancing the role of @manchester.ac.uk as a leading contributor to UK and global climate policy. Our Politics department is looking forward to welcoming Becky.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
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Trump’s Board of Peace has big goals, but even bigger legal problems!
Here are the 5 you need to know before the world watches it launch at Davos this week!
www.simplelaw.blog/p/5-legal-pr...
Here are the 5 you need to know before the world watches it launch at Davos this week!
www.simplelaw.blog/p/5-legal-pr...
January 21, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Trump’s Board of Peace has big goals, but even bigger legal problems!
Here are the 5 you need to know before the world watches it launch at Davos this week!
www.simplelaw.blog/p/5-legal-pr...
Here are the 5 you need to know before the world watches it launch at Davos this week!
www.simplelaw.blog/p/5-legal-pr...
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“If staff are happy and relaxed, the lessons they teach are better. You can feel the buzz in the building - it just feels different.”
A study of ten schools concludes that happier teachers mean happier pupils, as a new approach to wellbeing is adopted.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/projects/...
A study of ten schools concludes that happier teachers mean happier pupils, as a new approach to wellbeing is adopted.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/projects/...
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
“If staff are happy and relaxed, the lessons they teach are better. You can feel the buzz in the building - it just feels different.”
A study of ten schools concludes that happier teachers mean happier pupils, as a new approach to wellbeing is adopted.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/projects/...
A study of ten schools concludes that happier teachers mean happier pupils, as a new approach to wellbeing is adopted.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/projects/...
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📢 When Power Replaces Law
New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability.
👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...
New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability.
👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...
When Power Replaces Law: Venezuela, the United States, and the Fragility of the International Legal Order
Recent reports that the United States has launched military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife mark one of the clearest violations of international law in recent d...
www.manchester.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM
📢 When Power Replaces Law
New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability.
👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...
New analysis by Dr @yusrasuedi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @uomlaw.bsky.social examines what the Venezuela–US crisis reveals about the fragility of the international legal order — and why it matters for global stability.
👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...
Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and @ricardobuendiae.bsky.social authored a EU Commission report on the prohibition of issuing instructions to discriminate in the EU, including policy recommendations. @migpolgroup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social Free access: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
Instructions to discriminate under EU and national law - Publications Office of the EU
op.europa.eu
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and @ricardobuendiae.bsky.social authored a EU Commission report on the prohibition of issuing instructions to discriminate in the EU, including policy recommendations. @migpolgroup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social Free access: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
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New paper with @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social, in which we argue that, in finding whole life sentences to be contrary to human rights, the ECtHR and the SCC have made important doctrinal and philosophical mistakes. Forthcoming in the EHRLR, but pre-print available on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
January 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
New paper with @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social, in which we argue that, in finding whole life sentences to be contrary to human rights, the ECtHR and the SCC have made important doctrinal and philosophical mistakes. Forthcoming in the EHRLR, but pre-print available on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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New research published in the @jintlecon.bsky.social
by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
#SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy
by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
#SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy
December 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New research published in the @jintlecon.bsky.social
by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
#SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy
by Karim Chalak @manchester.ac.uk, @johnmclaren.bsky.social & Xiangjun Ma reveals hidden bias in U.S. trade policy: voters in swing states have far more influence than others
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
#SoSSResearch #PoliticalEconomy
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Last week was fantastic! It’s always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our graduates 🥳 We’re so proud of you all 💜
Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025
@manchester.ac.uk
Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025
@manchester.ac.uk
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last week was fantastic! It’s always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our graduates 🥳 We’re so proud of you all 💜
Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025
@manchester.ac.uk
Thank you for sharing your amazing photos with us, we’ve absolutely loved seeing them 📸
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #celebration #classof2025
@manchester.ac.uk
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Massive congratulations to all of our students graduating today, it was lovely to celebrate with you all on campus. We hope you had an amazing day🎉🎓🎉
We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025
We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Massive congratulations to all of our students graduating today, it was lovely to celebrate with you all on campus. We hope you had an amazing day🎉🎓🎉
We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025
We wish you all the best in your next steps, whatever those may be 💫
#sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2025
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Feeling very proud to have graduated from @manchester.ac.uk yesterday with my MA in Healthcare Ethics & Law - and with a Distinction, no less! I definitely think I suit a gown!
@uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
@uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Feeling very proud to have graduated from @manchester.ac.uk yesterday with my MA in Healthcare Ethics & Law - and with a Distinction, no less! I definitely think I suit a gown!
@uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
@uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
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The Supreme Court has made a huge mess when it comes to the approach to be adopted in appeals to and from SIAC
The position is now so convoluted that it should be fundamentally reconsidered. How is anyone meant to apply the following? (Taken from today’s decision in Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49):
The position is now so convoluted that it should be fundamentally reconsidered. How is anyone meant to apply the following? (Taken from today’s decision in Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49):
December 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Supreme Court has made a huge mess when it comes to the approach to be adopted in appeals to and from SIAC
The position is now so convoluted that it should be fundamentally reconsidered. How is anyone meant to apply the following? (Taken from today’s decision in Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49):
The position is now so convoluted that it should be fundamentally reconsidered. How is anyone meant to apply the following? (Taken from today’s decision in Kolicaj [2025] UKSC 49):
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Remember to switch appliances off this festive season!🎅🌞
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Remember to switch appliances off this festive season!🎅🌞
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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 🔭❄️
Are you an early career researcher with ambition and a vision for impact? Humanities at the University of Manchester is seeking talented researchers to apply for the next round of UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships. Apply here: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun... @uomsoss.bsky.social
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships | Faculty of Humanities | The University of Manchester
www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Are you an early career researcher with ambition and a vision for impact? Humanities at the University of Manchester is seeking talented researchers to apply for the next round of UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships. Apply here: www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun... @uomsoss.bsky.social
Our Colleague @lukedgraham.bsky.social spoke to British Vogue on 'How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?’ www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-... @uomsoss.bsky.social
How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?
At least 5.5 million adults are estimated to be in clothing poverty in the UK. Vogue looks how we can tackle the issue, as part of its Fashion is for Everyone campaign.
www.vogue.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our Colleague @lukedgraham.bsky.social spoke to British Vogue on 'How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?’ www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-... @uomsoss.bsky.social
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My new article 'The European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice as Comparable Erga Omnes Partes Regimes' has just been published with the International Community Law Review!
Read here:
brill.com/view/journal...
Read here:
brill.com/view/journal...
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
My new article 'The European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice as Comparable Erga Omnes Partes Regimes' has just been published with the International Community Law Review!
Read here:
brill.com/view/journal...
Read here:
brill.com/view/journal...
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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!
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...
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Fantastic turn out at the inaugural event on careers in international politics, Special thanks to the speakers from the United Nations, Amnesty International, FCDO, Chatham House, Global Weekly, EY, and the Department for Education.
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Fantastic turn out at the inaugural event on careers in international politics, Special thanks to the speakers from the United Nations, Amnesty International, FCDO, Chatham House, Global Weekly, EY, and the Department for Education.
We are happy to share that our PhD student, Mousa Alfaifi, served as a panellist at the recent seminar on "Allegations of Corruption in International Arbitration," which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 26 November 2025.(1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are happy to share that our PhD student, Mousa Alfaifi, served as a panellist at the recent seminar on "Allegations of Corruption in International Arbitration," which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 26 November 2025.(1/2)
We were pleased to host a book launch for Professor David Feldman’s ‘Key Ideas in Constitutional Law’ as the 5th event in the 2025-2026 ManReg Public Law Seminar Series. @uomsoss.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We were pleased to host a book launch for Professor David Feldman’s ‘Key Ideas in Constitutional Law’ as the 5th event in the 2025-2026 ManReg Public Law Seminar Series. @uomsoss.bsky.social
We had a full house at our Careers in International Law session, led by Professor George Galindo (Universidade de Brasília, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ILC Member), covering pathways into government, diplomacy, and international organisations.
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM