School of Environment, Education, and Development
@uomseed.bsky.social
Architecture | Education | Geography | Global Development | Planning, Property and Environmental Management @ The University of Manchester @uniofmanchester.bsky.social
https://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/
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👋 We’re the School of Environment, Education, and Development (SEED) at @official-uom.bsky.social
We want to shape a better world through research, teaching, and social responsibility in:
Architecture
Geography
Education
Global Development
Planning, Property & Environmental Management
🌱
We want to shape a better world through research, teaching, and social responsibility in:
Architecture
Geography
Education
Global Development
Planning, Property & Environmental Management
🌱
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✨ Big news!
We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50.
Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50.
Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
January 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
✨ Big news!
We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50.
Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50.
Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
You're warmly invited to join us on 11 February for inaugural lectures from Prof Will Fletcher and Prof @sethschindler.bsky.social.
Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...
Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...
January 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM
You're warmly invited to join us on 11 February for inaugural lectures from Prof Will Fletcher and Prof @sethschindler.bsky.social.
Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...
Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...
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📢 Registration is now open for the GDI conference on the future of global development.
Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly...
Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK
Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly...
Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK
GDI Conference: What is the future for global development?
YouTube video by Global Development Institute
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January 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM
📢 Registration is now open for the GDI conference on the future of global development.
Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly...
Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK
Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly...
Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK
Ever noticed how the illustrations in medical textbooks don't reflect the diversity of our population? Academics from @manchester.ac.uk are combining art and education to reimagine medical illustrations through the 'Reframing Stopford' project 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Cross-faculty team combine art and education to promote diversity and inclusion
Academics from the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working together to celebrate diversity and inclusion and challeng...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Ever noticed how the illustrations in medical textbooks don't reflect the diversity of our population? Academics from @manchester.ac.uk are combining art and education to reimagine medical illustrations through the 'Reframing Stopford' project 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
📽️Watch: @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk Geography Department talks about our work with @yorkshirepeat.bsky.social to develop new and improved ways to restore Yorkshire's vital peat bogs 👉 youtu.be/3MLhl2MICL8?...
Yorkshire Peat Partnership works with our Georgraphy department
YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📽️Watch: @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk Geography Department talks about our work with @yorkshirepeat.bsky.social to develop new and improved ways to restore Yorkshire's vital peat bogs 👉 youtu.be/3MLhl2MICL8?...
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🎮 A major new study from @manchester.ac.uk has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging a common concern among parents and teachers today. #MentalHealth @uomseed.bsky.social
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January 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
🎮 A major new study from @manchester.ac.uk has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging a common concern among parents and teachers today. #MentalHealth @uomseed.bsky.social
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We're delighted to welcome @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Prof of Urban Development @globaldevinst.bsky.social & CEO of @africancities.bsky.social – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year 👉 www.african-cities.org/welcoming-pr...
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We're delighted to welcome @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Prof of Urban Development @globaldevinst.bsky.social & CEO of @africancities.bsky.social – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year 👉 www.african-cities.org/welcoming-pr...
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We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
🎉Happy New Year Everybody! 🎉
As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!
As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!
January 5, 2026 at 10:41 AM
🎉Happy New Year Everybody! 🎉
As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!
As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!
As we prepare for the festive break, we wanted to share a few of the joy filled photos from last week's Winter Graduation. Huge congratulations to the 1,900 SEED graduates who were awarded degrees, diplomas and doctorates last week!
December 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
As we prepare for the festive break, we wanted to share a few of the joy filled photos from last week's Winter Graduation. Huge congratulations to the 1,900 SEED graduates who were awarded degrees, diplomas and doctorates last week!
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk @educationuom.bsky.social are working with @childrenssociety.bsky.social to understand what’s happening with girls’ mental health and wellbeing, and how policymakers can make sure girls’ voices are heard and acted on 👉 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
December 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk @educationuom.bsky.social are working with @childrenssociety.bsky.social to understand what’s happening with girls’ mental health and wellbeing, and how policymakers can make sure girls’ voices are heard and acted on 👉 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Are you an early career researcher with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship through @uomhums.bsky.social and join a world-class research community!
More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...
More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Are you an early career researcher with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship through @uomhums.bsky.social and join a world-class research community!
More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...
More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...
Congratulations to @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social who was the SEED winner at the @uomhums.bsky.social business engagement and knowledge exchange awards this week 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
Humanities Academics Celebrate Business Engagement Success at inaugural event
Academics and business engagement colleagues gathered on Tuesday 9 December to celebrate business engagement and knowledge exchange success across the Faculty of Humanities. The Faculty was the first ...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations to @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social who was the SEED winner at the @uomhums.bsky.social business engagement and knowledge exchange awards this week 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
👏Congratulations to SEED Director of Research Pam Qualter from @educationuom.bsky.social who is one of ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named in the top 1% of globally influential researchers 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Ten Manchester academics named among top one percent of global influential researchers
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential, according to the Highly Cited Researchers rankings released by Clarivate.Highly Cited Researche...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
👏Congratulations to SEED Director of Research Pam Qualter from @educationuom.bsky.social who is one of ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named in the top 1% of globally influential researchers 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
Through our Voices Beyond Borders project students on our @educationuom.bsky.social MA TESOL course are connecting and learning with students who are studying English for Academic Purposes in Gaza. Find out more 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Through our Voices Beyond Borders project students on our @educationuom.bsky.social MA TESOL course are connecting and learning with students who are studying English for Academic Purposes in Gaza. Find out more 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...
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New report from @uomseed.bsky.social presents findings from a three-year longitudinal research project exploring the integration of AI tools within the @manchester.ac.uk primary PGCE programme. #EduSkyAI #EducationalResearch
Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...
Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...
Meet the Expert: Andrew Rhodes on AI in PGCE Programmes
YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities
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November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
New report from @uomseed.bsky.social presents findings from a three-year longitudinal research project exploring the integration of AI tools within the @manchester.ac.uk primary PGCE programme. #EduSkyAI #EducationalResearch
Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...
Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...
Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December 👇
🎤 Join Free JCES Colloquium! 🎤
Celebrating the new thematic issue of the JCES on "Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Early Years & Childhood Settings"
🗓 Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025
⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 PM (UK time)
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#AntiRacistPedagogy #EarlyYears #Education
Celebrating the new thematic issue of the JCES on "Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Early Years & Childhood Settings"
🗓 Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025
⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 PM (UK time)
🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/umit-yildiz/...
#AntiRacistPedagogy #EarlyYears #Education
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December 👇
Researchers from @beewelluk.bsky.social have quantified how participating in artistic activities can improve young people’s wellbeing: an estimated £7 in benefits from every £1 spent on giving young people access to creativity 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Researchers from @beewelluk.bsky.social have quantified how participating in artistic activities can improve young people’s wellbeing: an estimated £7 in benefits from every £1 spent on giving young people access to creativity 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
@educationuom.bsky.social
@educationuom.bsky.social
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Great energy in the room at the @healthierfutures.bsky.social Innovation Lab yesterday! Wonderful to see such brilliant folks across practice and academia coming together to tackle health inequalities in the UK! @uomseed.bsky.social @cperguom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Great energy in the room at the @healthierfutures.bsky.social Innovation Lab yesterday! Wonderful to see such brilliant folks across practice and academia coming together to tackle health inequalities in the UK! @uomseed.bsky.social @cperguom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
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📣 Call for Interest now open!
The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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Call for Interest opens for 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
The University of Manchester has announced the Call for Interest for lightning talks and research posters for its upcoming international conference, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balanc...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
📣 Call for Interest now open!
The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.
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📝 New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it.
A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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New study shows AI enhances teacher development
Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📝 New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it.
A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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@manchester.ac.uk @globaldevinst.bsky.social student Ellen spotted an amazing opportunity: an internship in New York through the UN College Leaders Programme for Korea. She tells us what she learned and what advice she has for other students looking to broaden their experience with an internship. 👇
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
@manchester.ac.uk @globaldevinst.bsky.social student Ellen spotted an amazing opportunity: an internship in New York through the UN College Leaders Programme for Korea. She tells us what she learned and what advice she has for other students looking to broaden their experience with an internship. 👇
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A pleasure to speak about recent work on Global Urban Perspectives on Social Work for Innovative Access to Homeless Care at a great event on the Impact of the Specialist Homelessness Social Work Role & Next Steps for Policy & Practice organised by Manchester Council and KCL
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A pleasure to speak about recent work on Global Urban Perspectives on Social Work for Innovative Access to Homeless Care at a great event on the Impact of the Specialist Homelessness Social Work Role & Next Steps for Policy & Practice organised by Manchester Council and KCL
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Zohran Mamdani’s election victory indicates that housing affordability is emerging as a key political issue in the 21st century
Short piece on the potential of cross-city learning for addressing the global housing challenge
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Short piece on the potential of cross-city learning for addressing the global housing challenge
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Cross-city learning to address the global housing challenge - Global Development Institute Blog
The scale of the global housing challenge may be daunting, but it is also an opportunity to do things differently.
blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s election victory indicates that housing affordability is emerging as a key political issue in the 21st century
Short piece on the potential of cross-city learning for addressing the global housing challenge
blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/cross-city-l...
Short piece on the potential of cross-city learning for addressing the global housing challenge
blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/cross-city-l...