DrVikkiG (she/her)
@drvikkig.bsky.social
Engagement Librarian. Knows a bit about music halls. Reader. Working on being a writer. Northern accent. #manchester
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk let us help you prepare for Semester 2!
Teaching in Semester 2?
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'
https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'
https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk let us help you prepare for Semester 2!
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We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/
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🌍 Tyndall Manchester turns 25! (@tyndallcentre.bsky.social)
For 25 years, the Centre has driven bold, evidence-based climate action - from carbon budgets to low-carbon live music with Massive Attack.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
For 25 years, the Centre has driven bold, evidence-based climate action - from carbon budgets to low-carbon live music with Massive Attack.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
October 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌍 Tyndall Manchester turns 25! (@tyndallcentre.bsky.social)
For 25 years, the Centre has driven bold, evidence-based climate action - from carbon budgets to low-carbon live music with Massive Attack.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
For 25 years, the Centre has driven bold, evidence-based climate action - from carbon budgets to low-carbon live music with Massive Attack.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Delighted to have @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social to chat to students about our wonderful eTextbook programme as well as Kortext open collections and study aids. Looking forward to hosting you again at our Digital Jumpstart!
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Delighted to have @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social to chat to students about our wonderful eTextbook programme as well as Kortext open collections and study aids. Looking forward to hosting you again at our Digital Jumpstart!
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Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...
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Confidence, connection and hope - how one mentoring programme is making a real difference 🌈
New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
Mentoring programme gives big mental health boost to LGBTQIA+ teens
A mentoring programme for LGBTQIA+ young people is making a real difference to their mental health, according to new research from The University of Manchester.The programme delivered by Free2B pairs ...
www.manchester.ac.uk
September 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Confidence, connection and hope - how one mentoring programme is making a real difference 🌈
New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
New research shows how a pioneering programme for LGBTQIA+ young people, delivered by Free2B, is giving young people a space where they can be themselves without fear.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
A couple of days by the sea before term starts. I know Nathan Sutherland would have opted for a spritz, but I'm fond of an Irish coffee. @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social,I've got some catching up to do, I think!
September 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A couple of days by the sea before term starts. I know Nathan Sutherland would have opted for a spritz, but I'm fond of an Irish coffee. @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social,I've got some catching up to do, I think!
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Brilliant to see books by our authors Fawzia Muradali Kane, Caroline Bird, Gillian Clarke, Thomas McCarthy, Joey Connolly, James Tate and Victoria Kennefick recommended in the Poetry Book Society's Autumn Bulletin!
To read more from PBS:
www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/poe...
To read more from PBS:
www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/poe...
Carcanet Press
One of the outstanding literary publishers of our time, Carcanet Press has a special emphasis on poetry from around the world.
www.carcanet.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Brilliant to see books by our authors Fawzia Muradali Kane, Caroline Bird, Gillian Clarke, Thomas McCarthy, Joey Connolly, James Tate and Victoria Kennefick recommended in the Poetry Book Society's Autumn Bulletin!
To read more from PBS:
www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/poe...
To read more from PBS:
www.poetrybooks.co.uk/products/poe...
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We're excited to welcome our new Journalist in Residence, Dyna Rochmyaningsih!
🌿🌏🗞️ @rochmyaningsih.bsky.social is a freelance journalist based in Indonesia. She will work on her project "Navigating the Truth in The Age of Science Suppression" at the MPIWG.
🔗 bit.ly/41yXarv
#SciComm #EnvHum
🌿🌏🗞️ @rochmyaningsih.bsky.social is a freelance journalist based in Indonesia. She will work on her project "Navigating the Truth in The Age of Science Suppression" at the MPIWG.
🔗 bit.ly/41yXarv
#SciComm #EnvHum
September 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We're excited to welcome our new Journalist in Residence, Dyna Rochmyaningsih!
🌿🌏🗞️ @rochmyaningsih.bsky.social is a freelance journalist based in Indonesia. She will work on her project "Navigating the Truth in The Age of Science Suppression" at the MPIWG.
🔗 bit.ly/41yXarv
#SciComm #EnvHum
🌿🌏🗞️ @rochmyaningsih.bsky.social is a freelance journalist based in Indonesia. She will work on her project "Navigating the Truth in The Age of Science Suppression" at the MPIWG.
🔗 bit.ly/41yXarv
#SciComm #EnvHum
As Engagement Librarian for Mathematics at @manchester.ac.uk, I can't not share this excellent post from my equally excellent colleague...
Nerdy joke warning. 😁 I've been planning this since I first saw the Newton for Hyde sign.
August 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As Engagement Librarian for Mathematics at @manchester.ac.uk, I can't not share this excellent post from my equally excellent colleague...
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk, our wonderful colleagues are here for all your reading list needs. Let us help you prepare for Semester 1!
📣Teaching Staff: teaching in Semester 1?
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon possible.
See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...
Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon possible.
See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...
July 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk, our wonderful colleagues are here for all your reading list needs. Let us help you prepare for Semester 1!
I almost wore out Jagged Little Pill when it came out 30 years ago. @alanismorissette.bsky.social , hearing You Learn as a (full disclosure) 53 year old just takes it to another level. Hits much harder now.
June 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I almost wore out Jagged Little Pill when it came out 30 years ago. @alanismorissette.bsky.social , hearing You Learn as a (full disclosure) 53 year old just takes it to another level. Hits much harder now.
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ICYMI you can still watch The Jazzie B Archives.
Produced by Matt O’Casey & directed by Dr @Sophie Everest in association with the #BritishPopArchive
Produced by Matt O’Casey & directed by Dr @Sophie Everest in association with the #BritishPopArchive
FILM PREMIERE: The Jazzie B Archives
Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B OBE takes us on a journey through his personal archive, tracing a vital & under-told history of post war Black British music, creativity, enterprise & collectivity 🎶
The film premieres today at 8.30pm here: youtu.be/YNZXKN3e-No
Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B OBE takes us on a journey through his personal archive, tracing a vital & under-told history of post war Black British music, creativity, enterprise & collectivity 🎶
The film premieres today at 8.30pm here: youtu.be/YNZXKN3e-No
June 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
ICYMI you can still watch The Jazzie B Archives.
Produced by Matt O’Casey & directed by Dr @Sophie Everest in association with the #BritishPopArchive
Produced by Matt O’Casey & directed by Dr @Sophie Everest in association with the #BritishPopArchive
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We are sad to report that Sir Francis Graham-Smith FRS has passed away at the age of 102.
A pioneering astronomer, Sir Francis was one of the founders of the science of #radioastronomy, and was the second Director of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
A pioneering astronomer, Sir Francis was one of the founders of the science of #radioastronomy, and was the second Director of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
Goodbye to a founder of radio astronomy
We are sad to report that one of the founders of the science of radio astronomy, Sir Francis Graham-Smith FRS, FRAS, FInstP, has passed away at the age of 102.Sir Francis, or Graham as he was known to...
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June 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We are sad to report that Sir Francis Graham-Smith FRS has passed away at the age of 102.
A pioneering astronomer, Sir Francis was one of the founders of the science of #radioastronomy, and was the second Director of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
A pioneering astronomer, Sir Francis was one of the founders of the science of #radioastronomy, and was the second Director of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
Completely depressing. As soon as I heard there was a fire in the city centre, I knew it would be this building.
The historic Hotspur Press building on fire this afternoon, after the owners let it rot for years. (Son took the picture from the top floor of a nearby multi-storey car park)
June 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Completely depressing. As soon as I heard there was a fire in the city centre, I knew it would be this building.
BBC News - Copy of rare bird book collection worth £127k to stay in the UK - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Copy of rare bird book collection worth £127k to stay in the UK
Henry Eeles Dresser's A History of the Birds of Europe had been set to be sold to a US collector.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
BBC News - Copy of rare bird book collection worth £127k to stay in the UK - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Due to refurbishments taking place
AGLC will be closed from 17 June to 27 June.
Main Library will be closed from 30 June to the beginning of the academic year 2025/26.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an...
@uomseed.bsky.social
AGLC will be closed from 17 June to 27 June.
Main Library will be closed from 30 June to the beginning of the academic year 2025/26.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an...
@uomseed.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Due to refurbishments taking place
AGLC will be closed from 17 June to 27 June.
Main Library will be closed from 30 June to the beginning of the academic year 2025/26.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an...
@uomseed.bsky.social
AGLC will be closed from 17 June to 27 June.
Main Library will be closed from 30 June to the beginning of the academic year 2025/26.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. www.library.manchester.ac.uk/locations-an...
@uomseed.bsky.social
@manchester.ac.uk teaching staff, here is official @uomlibrary.bsky.social guidance for updating your reading lists for 2025/26.
Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣
See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26
www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...
#uom #readinglists #teaching
See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26
www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...
#uom #readinglists #teaching
June 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
@manchester.ac.uk teaching staff, here is official @uomlibrary.bsky.social guidance for updating your reading lists for 2025/26.
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“I’m not worried, YOU’RE worried.”
My favourite angsty face pot. From Roman Carlisle, in the collections at Tullie.
#FindsFriday
My favourite angsty face pot. From Roman Carlisle, in the collections at Tullie.
#FindsFriday
June 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
“I’m not worried, YOU’RE worried.”
My favourite angsty face pot. From Roman Carlisle, in the collections at Tullie.
#FindsFriday
My favourite angsty face pot. From Roman Carlisle, in the collections at Tullie.
#FindsFriday
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The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...
John Rylands Library receives historic archive of Sir Harold Evans
The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor, and author Sir Harold Evans (1928–2020). This remarkable collection, including both ...
www.manchester.ac.uk
May 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...
UoM AGLC & Main Library closed (at separate times) over the summer.
June 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
UoM AGLC & Main Library closed (at separate times) over the summer.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
May 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
Lovely to see our @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social for today's Digital Jumpstart. Hope this event is the first of many to help students learn about all things eTextbook!
May 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lovely to see our @kortext.bsky.social colleagues at @uomlibrary.bsky.social for today's Digital Jumpstart. Hope this event is the first of many to help students learn about all things eTextbook!
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