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🚨 New research in the @politicalquarterly.bsky.social from Dr @louisevthompson.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social shows the House of Commons still works like it’s the 1950s — shutting smaller parties out and leaving millions of voters unheard.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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@meghanetinsley.bsky.social comments on the importance of representation in memorials in this article about delays to a proposed Muslim war memorial by @weronikas.bsky.social in @hyphenonline.com
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Muslim war memorial: ministers’ delay leaves trust to find £1m - Hyphen
Long-awaited project could help counter far-right myths about Muslims not being part of Britain’s history, argue supporters
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November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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New research from @manchester.ac.uk asks: "What happens when your AI soulmate disappears?"

Dr Jennifer Cearns explores human-AI relationships. It’s not sci-fi - it’s happening now!

Read more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... 💔

#SoSSResearch #AI #Anthropology #TechAndEmotion #DigitalFutures
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November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Who governs when the world is falling apart?

Join the 2025 Melland Schill Roundtable with Nehal Bhuta, Megan Donaldson & George Galindo.

🗓 19 Nov 2025, 5–6.30pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building

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November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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📚 This July, Dr Emma Luce Scali & Prof @johnhaskell.bsky.social from @uomlaw.bsky.social co-led Roccella Summer School of International Law & Global Law & Political Economy Summer Academy

Over 70 participants explored justice, law & political economy.

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November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🎉 Final week of the ESRC Festival of Social Science at Seesaw!

Come explore four powerful exhibitions that celebrate identity, community, and resilience

📍 Seesaw, Manchester
🗓️ 1st - 5th November
🎟️No ticket necessary, just show up (some events have separate bookable sessions)

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November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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📢 Research sheds new light on how land, property & housing shape the futures of young people in rapidly urbanising regions - raising urgent questions about inequality and opportunity in Kenya & Worldwide.
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#SoSSResearch #Anthropology #YouthJustice #LandPolitics
Research shows that land can’t buy security for young Kenyans
An anthropologist from The University of Manchester has uncovered the hidden struggles of young men on the edges of Nairobi, who inherit land but lack the means to turn it into the financial security ...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform.

📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm

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#PrisonReform #UoM
Building Futures - Prison Reform Trust Conference 2025
Thinking Long-Term: Insights on Collaborating with Those Impacted by Long-Term Imprisonment to Shape Policies That Affect Them
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October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Is climate stability enough to drive change or do we need social movement to spark action?

A new book from @matpaterson.bsky.social and Paul Tobin @manchester.ac.uk explores how politicisation and protest might be key to real climate progress. 📚🌍

Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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New research from @nspmartin.bsky.social, @ralphscott.bsky.social & @rolandkappe.bsky.social
shows how school subjects shape politics — arts & humanities students lean liberal, while economics & technical students lean conservative

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October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Australia’s climate journey is a mix of progress and missed chances.

The country lagged behind taking action. Research from @officialuom.bsky.social shows how Australia is now trying to catch up but still faces challenges.

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#GreenEnergy #ClimateCatchUp
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October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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How can faith spaces better support women experiencing domestic abuse?

Join Brave Spaces an interactive exhibition and craft event led by Dr Omolade Allen @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

📍SeeSaw Exhibition Space
🖼️Exhibition: 1–5 Nov, 10–4
🎨Craft Workshops: 3 Nov & 4 Nov

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October 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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At the recent #DangerousWriting symposium experts explored how texts from prison blogs to protest theatre can both empower & harm asking how do we care for stories that carry pain?

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October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🌱 What does the future of green careers look like?
Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future.

📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs...

#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Romani communities: between belonging & antigypsyism – Join us for a panel, Q&A & photo exhibition on Roma identity & social justice

📅3 Nov, 6–8pm |SeeSaw Co-Working Space, Manchester

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#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest

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October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🎉Dr Patty Doran of @uomsociology.bsky.social has won the Outstanding Contribution to Research Impact award at @officialuom.bsky.social's 2025 Research Staff Excellence Awards.

“Researching age-friendly cities means reducing inequalities & creating healthier futures.”

🔗 Read more below👇
Humanities researchers recognised at 2025 Research Staff Excellence Awards
Opening the ceremony, Professor Melissa Westwood, Associate Vice-President for Research, praised the “dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit” of this year’s winners, highlighting their role ...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🌱 Work with nature in Greater Manchester?
This Saturday, join @joeblakey.bsky.social & Mark Usher for a workshop exploring how nature is valued.
🗓️ 25 Oct 10am-12pm
📍 University Place, Oxford Rd, Mcr
🎟️ Free www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-you...

@ukri.org #ESRCFestival #ValuingNature #NaturalCapital
Image of a bridge over the Bridgewater Canal with text that reads: 'How do you value nature? Thinking with a beyond natural capital'
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Congrats to Dr @oliveiratr.bsky.social @criminologyuom.bsky.social for winning the Early Career Prize of the European Society of Criminology! 🏆

His study shows how police stops at gunpoint in São Paulo harm public trust and perceptions of fairness.

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October 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🏙️Cities must do more to support older residents

Research highlights the impact of inequality, cuts and urban planning that often overlooks older people and calls for urban planning to be less ageist.

Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

#SoSSResearch
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October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Are you a high-school or college student working part-time while studying in Manchester? Learn about your rights, share experiences & connect with support at this free interactive session

📍 Manchester Central Library
🗓️ Wed 29 Oct, 1:30–3:30pm
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-i-did...

#ESRCFestival
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Prof Todd Hartman @socialstats.bsky.social & team awarded £2.5M @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to study mental health & justice in primary care

Launching Jan '26, the project will explore bureaucratic justice & embed lived experiences into research

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October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🌍Empowering Ghana's youth

A programme backed by the School of Social Sciences, @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Good Neighbours is helping teens delay pregnancy.

Community-led change and education is working.

🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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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...
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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💬 What does sociology teach us about life and death?
Join Prof. Kate Reed of @uomsociology.bsky.social for her inaugural lecture on reproductive loss, post-mortem, and bereavement.

🗓️ 28 Oct | 4–6pm
📍 Humanities Bridgeford Street
🎟️ Get your ticket below👇

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Start or end of life? Advancing the Sociology of Life, Death & Bereavement
Eventbrite - University of Manchester School of Social Sciences presents Start or end of life? Advancing the Sociology of Life, Death & Bereavement - Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at Humanities Bridgeford ...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Come on down to the Manchester Museum for the upcoming exhibition “Hulme Nannas: (In)visibility, Community and Urban Change”, taking place on Wednesday 5 November from 6PM to 8PM.

Register and learn more here: bit.ly/4okvxMh
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM