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Donald Trump has snubbed COP30.
COP29 was defined by hostility and division.
Global heating limits of 1.5C are increasingly unlikely.
So how can pro-climate actors agree on strategy?
@matpaterson.bsky.social and Dr Paul Tobin explore how to pull back from climate change.
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
COP29 was defined by hostility and division.
Global heating limits of 1.5C are increasingly unlikely.
So how can pro-climate actors agree on strategy?
@matpaterson.bsky.social and Dr Paul Tobin explore how to pull back from climate change.
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Donald Trump has snubbed COP30.
COP29 was defined by hostility and division.
Global heating limits of 1.5C are increasingly unlikely.
So how can pro-climate actors agree on strategy?
@matpaterson.bsky.social and Dr Paul Tobin explore how to pull back from climate change.
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
COP29 was defined by hostility and division.
Global heating limits of 1.5C are increasingly unlikely.
So how can pro-climate actors agree on strategy?
@matpaterson.bsky.social and Dr Paul Tobin explore how to pull back from climate change.
doi.org/10.64628/AB....
How do you feel about immigration?
Recent YouGov polling found that 52% of voters believe immigration to be the most important issue facing the UK.
@globaldevinst.bsky.social are holding a public discussion on immigration at John Rylands Library, this Friday.
Recent YouGov polling found that 52% of voters believe immigration to be the most important issue facing the UK.
@globaldevinst.bsky.social are holding a public discussion on immigration at John Rylands Library, this Friday.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How do you feel about immigration?
Recent YouGov polling found that 52% of voters believe immigration to be the most important issue facing the UK.
@globaldevinst.bsky.social are holding a public discussion on immigration at John Rylands Library, this Friday.
Recent YouGov polling found that 52% of voters believe immigration to be the most important issue facing the UK.
@globaldevinst.bsky.social are holding a public discussion on immigration at John Rylands Library, this Friday.
We're so proud! 💜
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
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More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We're so proud! 💜
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o...
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
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NEW ANALYSIS: The Government could save upwards of £20 billion and support more than 220,000 people back into employment through return-to-work schemes, according to new analysis by researchers from The University of Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NEW ANALYSIS: The Government could save upwards of £20 billion and support more than 220,000 people back into employment through return-to-work schemes, according to new analysis by researchers from The University of Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow.
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Congratulations @ardwickclimate.bsky.social 🌱🏆
Ardwick Climate Action, a group based in Ardwick, Manchester, working with University of Manchester researchers, has been recognised for its work by The Health Creation Alliance
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Ardwick Climate Action, a group based in Ardwick, Manchester, working with University of Manchester researchers, has been recognised for its work by The Health Creation Alliance
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October 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations @ardwickclimate.bsky.social 🌱🏆
Ardwick Climate Action, a group based in Ardwick, Manchester, working with University of Manchester researchers, has been recognised for its work by The Health Creation Alliance
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Ardwick Climate Action, a group based in Ardwick, Manchester, working with University of Manchester researchers, has been recognised for its work by The Health Creation Alliance
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Applications are now open for 200 new PhD Studentships and Fellowships.
We're investing in early career researchers, in partnership with philanthropic support - to develop the next generation of research leaders.
Share with someone you know!
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/bic...
We're investing in early career researchers, in partnership with philanthropic support - to develop the next generation of research leaders.
Share with someone you know!
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/bic...
October 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Applications are now open for 200 new PhD Studentships and Fellowships.
We're investing in early career researchers, in partnership with philanthropic support - to develop the next generation of research leaders.
Share with someone you know!
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/bic...
We're investing in early career researchers, in partnership with philanthropic support - to develop the next generation of research leaders.
Share with someone you know!
www.manchester.ac.uk/research/bic...
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 8:59 AM
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...
The ‘Sword Dragon of Dorset' 🗡️🐉
A skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
Credit: Dr Dean Lomax (@deanrlomax.bsky.social).
#jurassic #oldearth #prehistoric
A skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
Credit: Dr Dean Lomax (@deanrlomax.bsky.social).
#jurassic #oldearth #prehistoric
October 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The ‘Sword Dragon of Dorset' 🗡️🐉
A skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
Credit: Dr Dean Lomax (@deanrlomax.bsky.social).
#jurassic #oldearth #prehistoric
A skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans.
Credit: Dr Dean Lomax (@deanrlomax.bsky.social).
#jurassic #oldearth #prehistoric
We’re pleased to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked 56th in the world and 8th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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October 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We’re pleased to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked 56th in the world and 8th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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Jodrell Bank: From tracking meteors to discovering pulsars, this @unesco.org World Heritage Site has shaped radio astronomy for eight decades and inspired generations through science, culture, and the Bluedot Festival.
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
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@jodrellbank.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Jodrell Bank: From tracking meteors to discovering pulsars, this @unesco.org World Heritage Site has shaped radio astronomy for eight decades and inspired generations through science, culture, and the Bluedot Festival.
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
🌍 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.
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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...
We'll never tire of seeing the Beyer Building change colour every season 🍂
Thanks to PhD student Zehra for sharing these with us.
Thanks to PhD student Zehra for sharing these with us.
October 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We'll never tire of seeing the Beyer Building change colour every season 🍂
Thanks to PhD student Zehra for sharing these with us.
Thanks to PhD student Zehra for sharing these with us.
🩻 Dr Hongpeng Zhou, Department of Computer Science
“How can we trust AI to help treat cancer if doctors don’t understand how it works?’” I develop transparent algorithms that explain how AI makes its predictions – giving clinicians the clarity to design treatment with confidence.”
“How can we trust AI to help treat cancer if doctors don’t understand how it works?’” I develop transparent algorithms that explain how AI makes its predictions – giving clinicians the clarity to design treatment with confidence.”
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🩻 Dr Hongpeng Zhou, Department of Computer Science
“How can we trust AI to help treat cancer if doctors don’t understand how it works?’” I develop transparent algorithms that explain how AI makes its predictions – giving clinicians the clarity to design treatment with confidence.”
“How can we trust AI to help treat cancer if doctors don’t understand how it works?’” I develop transparent algorithms that explain how AI makes its predictions – giving clinicians the clarity to design treatment with confidence.”
🧠 Rifny Rachman, Centre of Doctoral Training Data Analytics and Society
"My research develops adaptive AI algorithms that help businesses build smarter, more sustainable supply chains – balancing cost, environmental impact and social good in fast-changing conditions.”
"My research develops adaptive AI algorithms that help businesses build smarter, more sustainable supply chains – balancing cost, environmental impact and social good in fast-changing conditions.”
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🧠 Rifny Rachman, Centre of Doctoral Training Data Analytics and Society
"My research develops adaptive AI algorithms that help businesses build smarter, more sustainable supply chains – balancing cost, environmental impact and social good in fast-changing conditions.”
"My research develops adaptive AI algorithms that help businesses build smarter, more sustainable supply chains – balancing cost, environmental impact and social good in fast-changing conditions.”
🌍 Dr Peyman Babakhani, Lecturer in Geoenvironmental Engineering
"I use artificial intelligence models to explore climate remediation techniques, leveraging AI’s speed to generate evidence that accelerates developing promising technologies."
"I use artificial intelligence models to explore climate remediation techniques, leveraging AI’s speed to generate evidence that accelerates developing promising technologies."
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🌍 Dr Peyman Babakhani, Lecturer in Geoenvironmental Engineering
"I use artificial intelligence models to explore climate remediation techniques, leveraging AI’s speed to generate evidence that accelerates developing promising technologies."
"I use artificial intelligence models to explore climate remediation techniques, leveraging AI’s speed to generate evidence that accelerates developing promising technologies."
📈 Dr Eghbal Rahimikia, Assistant Professor in Financial Technology
“I'm leading the FinText project, a dedicated repository of AI models built from the ground up for business, accounting, and finance applications.“
“I'm leading the FinText project, a dedicated repository of AI models built from the ground up for business, accounting, and finance applications.“
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📈 Dr Eghbal Rahimikia, Assistant Professor in Financial Technology
“I'm leading the FinText project, a dedicated repository of AI models built from the ground up for business, accounting, and finance applications.“
“I'm leading the FinText project, a dedicated repository of AI models built from the ground up for business, accounting, and finance applications.“
💜 Dr Jennifer Cearns, Lecturer in AI Trust and Security
"My research explores how people form emotional relationships with AI and how these technologies are reshaping our understanding of trust, intimacy and what it means to be human."
"My research explores how people form emotional relationships with AI and how these technologies are reshaping our understanding of trust, intimacy and what it means to be human."
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
💜 Dr Jennifer Cearns, Lecturer in AI Trust and Security
"My research explores how people form emotional relationships with AI and how these technologies are reshaping our understanding of trust, intimacy and what it means to be human."
"My research explores how people form emotional relationships with AI and how these technologies are reshaping our understanding of trust, intimacy and what it means to be human."
Celebrating 75 years of the Turing Test 🧠
“Can machines think?”
In 1950, at @manchester.ac.uk, Alan Turing posed the question that defined a field.
His paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence introduced the Turing Test - one of the first big steps in AI.
“Can machines think?”
In 1950, at @manchester.ac.uk, Alan Turing posed the question that defined a field.
His paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence introduced the Turing Test - one of the first big steps in AI.
October 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Celebrating 75 years of the Turing Test 🧠
“Can machines think?”
In 1950, at @manchester.ac.uk, Alan Turing posed the question that defined a field.
His paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence introduced the Turing Test - one of the first big steps in AI.
“Can machines think?”
In 1950, at @manchester.ac.uk, Alan Turing posed the question that defined a field.
His paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence introduced the Turing Test - one of the first big steps in AI.
💡 Celebrating 20 years of the Dalton Nuclear Institute!
From building UK nuclear capability to becoming the leading hub for research and innovation - it’s been two decades of impact, collaboration & discovery.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
From building UK nuclear capability to becoming the leading hub for research and innovation - it’s been two decades of impact, collaboration & discovery.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
September 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
💡 Celebrating 20 years of the Dalton Nuclear Institute!
From building UK nuclear capability to becoming the leading hub for research and innovation - it’s been two decades of impact, collaboration & discovery.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
From building UK nuclear capability to becoming the leading hub for research and innovation - it’s been two decades of impact, collaboration & discovery.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Celebrating 60 years of @alliancembs.bsky.social!
Since 1965, AMBS has tackled global challenges in sustainability, productivity, digital & health, nurtured entrepreneurs, and built a global alumni network.
60 years on, it’s driving innovation & change.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Since 1965, AMBS has tackled global challenges in sustainability, productivity, digital & health, nurtured entrepreneurs, and built a global alumni network.
60 years on, it’s driving innovation & change.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
September 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Celebrating 60 years of @alliancembs.bsky.social!
Since 1965, AMBS has tackled global challenges in sustainability, productivity, digital & health, nurtured entrepreneurs, and built a global alumni network.
60 years on, it’s driving innovation & change.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Since 1965, AMBS has tackled global challenges in sustainability, productivity, digital & health, nurtured entrepreneurs, and built a global alumni network.
60 years on, it’s driving innovation & change.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
From startups to social ventures, we connect students, staff & the city to tackle global challenges.
#UnitM & @uomif.bsky.social spark ideas, help commercialise research, and support startups – blending academia, industry & society for maximum impact.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
#UnitM & @uomif.bsky.social spark ideas, help commercialise research, and support startups – blending academia, industry & society for maximum impact.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
September 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
From startups to social ventures, we connect students, staff & the city to tackle global challenges.
#UnitM & @uomif.bsky.social spark ideas, help commercialise research, and support startups – blending academia, industry & society for maximum impact.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
#UnitM & @uomif.bsky.social spark ideas, help commercialise research, and support startups – blending academia, industry & society for maximum impact.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
A common misconception: innovation = technology.
Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup.
Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact.
Photo: Monica.
Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup.
Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact.
Photo: Monica.
September 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A common misconception: innovation = technology.
Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup.
Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact.
Photo: Monica.
Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup.
Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact.
Photo: Monica.
Is autumn quietly making its entrance? 🍂
This stunning photo of the Samuel Alexander Building was shared by our Instagram follower mandke.anushka.
We'd love to see your autumnal campus photos too! 📸
This stunning photo of the Samuel Alexander Building was shared by our Instagram follower mandke.anushka.
We'd love to see your autumnal campus photos too! 📸
September 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Is autumn quietly making its entrance? 🍂
This stunning photo of the Samuel Alexander Building was shared by our Instagram follower mandke.anushka.
We'd love to see your autumnal campus photos too! 📸
This stunning photo of the Samuel Alexander Building was shared by our Instagram follower mandke.anushka.
We'd love to see your autumnal campus photos too! 📸
Acts of generosity can come from heartbreak.
After losing her son Jason to a rare cancer at just 40, Manchester alumna Judith Sear created the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund - turning grief into hope for future families.
After losing her son Jason to a rare cancer at just 40, Manchester alumna Judith Sear created the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund - turning grief into hope for future families.
September 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Acts of generosity can come from heartbreak.
After losing her son Jason to a rare cancer at just 40, Manchester alumna Judith Sear created the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund - turning grief into hope for future families.
After losing her son Jason to a rare cancer at just 40, Manchester alumna Judith Sear created the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund - turning grief into hope for future families.
Dr Leo Geyer’s journey took him from music undergraduate at Manchester to leading The Lost Music of Auschwitz - a decade-long project to recover, reconstruct & perform music written in Nazi camps.
His story 👇
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His story 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
September 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Dr Leo Geyer’s journey took him from music undergraduate at Manchester to leading The Lost Music of Auschwitz - a decade-long project to recover, reconstruct & perform music written in Nazi camps.
His story 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
His story 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...