Rachel Garraway
@racheluomlib.bsky.social
Engagement Librarian for School of Environment, Education and Development at University of Manchester.
Loves libraries, reading, music and walks.
Loves libraries, reading, music and walks.
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Manchester Libraries Trust, Read Manchester and Manchester #Libraries have launched a Christmas book appeal.
The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most.
A terrific example of libraries' work in the community.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...
The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most.
A terrific example of libraries' work in the community.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Manchester Libraries Trust, Read Manchester and Manchester #Libraries have launched a Christmas book appeal.
The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most.
A terrific example of libraries' work in the community.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...
The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most.
A terrific example of libraries' work in the community.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course recommendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
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 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course recommendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
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Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/
The Library is here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The Library is here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...
Beautiful autumnal walk before work this morning 🍂
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Beautiful autumnal walk before work this morning 🍂
My Research Essentials supports researchers at all stages of their career. Our workshops and online guides help develop open research skills, dedicate time for writing and connect with other researchers www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My Research Essentials supports researchers at all stages of their career. Our workshops and online guides help develop open research skills, dedicate time for writing and connect with other researchers www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
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“Courage, vision, planning & fearless work”: the Congress Lives On.
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
October 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“Courage, vision, planning & fearless work”: the Congress Lives On.
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
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We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
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Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now
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/...
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now
My Learning Essentials offers training and skills support all year round. Access workshops, online guides and drop-in support for academic skills, study strategies and wellbeing at a time and pace that suits you. See www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My Learning Essentials offers training and skills support all year round. Access workshops, online guides and drop-in support for academic skills, study strategies and wellbeing at a time and pace that suits you. See www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
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Meet our new collections and engagement officer.
Alongside her role at the Centre, she is co-facilitating the Safe Access Programme for the Association of Independent Museums. She is also an advisory panel member on the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement programme.
Alongside her role at the Centre, she is co-facilitating the Safe Access Programme for the Association of Independent Museums. She is also an advisory panel member on the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement programme.
October 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Meet our new collections and engagement officer.
Alongside her role at the Centre, she is co-facilitating the Safe Access Programme for the Association of Independent Museums. She is also an advisory panel member on the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement programme.
Alongside her role at the Centre, she is co-facilitating the Safe Access Programme for the Association of Independent Museums. She is also an advisory panel member on the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement programme.
Got a question? Come along to our regular Library drop-in support. Our Library experts are on hand to discuss any aspects of using our resources and services. Open to all! see www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
Workshops (MLE) (The University of Manchester Library)
www.library.manchester.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Got a question? Come along to our regular Library drop-in support. Our Library experts are on hand to discuss any aspects of using our resources and services. Open to all! see www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
The Library can support you in your studies all year round. We offer online guides, open workshops, writing support, digital skills, resources and more!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
Library Teaching and Learning Support: Autumn 2025
Training and supportThe Library is here to support you during your studies and research. Our year-round training and support provides a flexible blend of workshops, online guides and drop-in support t...
www.manchester.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Library can support you in your studies all year round. We offer online guides, open workshops, writing support, digital skills, resources and more!
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
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Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most.
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most.
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp
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Do you know how many amazing people have lived and worked in Manchester? Take a look at our blog, 'The men and women who shaped the city', and we guarantee there will be some stories you've never heard of.
medium.com/special-coll...
medium.com/special-coll...
September 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Do you know how many amazing people have lived and worked in Manchester? Take a look at our blog, 'The men and women who shaped the city', and we guarantee there will be some stories you've never heard of.
medium.com/special-coll...
medium.com/special-coll...
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Come Out Tonight: queer 90s nightlife, a new exhibition in Spinningfields to mark Pride 2025 in collaboration with photographers Stuart Linden Rhodes and Jon Shard.
Explore the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. If you’re in Manchester for Pride, stop by and take a look. 🏳️🌈
Explore the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. If you’re in Manchester for Pride, stop by and take a look. 🏳️🌈
August 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Come Out Tonight: queer 90s nightlife, a new exhibition in Spinningfields to mark Pride 2025 in collaboration with photographers Stuart Linden Rhodes and Jon Shard.
Explore the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. If you’re in Manchester for Pride, stop by and take a look. 🏳️🌈
Explore the energy and growth of the queer scene of the early 1990s. If you’re in Manchester for Pride, stop by and take a look. 🏳️🌈
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We’re delighted to welcome Prof Khalid Nadvi on his first day as the new Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development.
Khalid has held previous positions as Managing Director of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Director of Research in the School.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UGydX6
Khalid has held previous positions as Managing Director of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Director of Research in the School.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UGydX6
Professor Khalid Nadvi begins new role as Head of School of Environment, Education and Development
Khalid Nadvi, Professor of International Development at the Global Development Institute (GDI), has today (Friday, 1 August) started his new role as Head of the School of Environment, Education and De...
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August 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Khalid Nadvi on his first day as the new Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development.
Khalid has held previous positions as Managing Director of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Director of Research in the School.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UGydX6
Khalid has held previous positions as Managing Director of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Director of Research in the School.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UGydX6
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From Manchester’s modernist university campus to Japanese maps from the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), you can explore special collections online through Manchester Digital Exhibitions.
Browse the exhibitions here: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/se... "
Browse the exhibitions here: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/se... "
July 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
From Manchester’s modernist university campus to Japanese maps from the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), you can explore special collections online through Manchester Digital Exhibitions.
Browse the exhibitions here: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/se... "
Browse the exhibitions here: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resources/se... "
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What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about?
The SEED Change-maker programme provides our students with the tools, confidence and platform to turn passion into action.
We're two years in, and just getting started
The SEED Change-maker programme provides our students with the tools, confidence and platform to turn passion into action.
We're two years in, and just getting started
Meet the SEED Change-makers: how students are driving social impact at Manchester
What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? At The University of Manchester’s School of Environment, Education and Dev...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about?
The SEED Change-maker programme provides our students with the tools, confidence and platform to turn passion into action.
We're two years in, and just getting started
The SEED Change-maker programme provides our students with the tools, confidence and platform to turn passion into action.
We're two years in, and just getting started
Need to add new materials to your reading lists for 2025/6? Please update as soon as you can so our team can purchase your items in time for Semester 1 📚
@uomseed.bsky.social
@uomseed.bsky.social
📣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 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Need to add new materials to your reading lists for 2025/6? Please update as soon as you can so our team can purchase your items in time for Semester 1 📚
@uomseed.bsky.social
@uomseed.bsky.social
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“A national reading culture cannot be rebuilt without accessible public libraries, well-supported teachers and investment in the people whose work brings books to life for children.”
Amen to this.
Amen to this.
Good piece from the @societyofauthors.bsky.social on the Year of Reading: societyofauthors.org/2025/07/07/n... #KidLitUK
National Year of Reading - The Society of Authors
The Society of Authors supports the aims of the National Year of Reading and welcomes renewed national attention on literacy.
societyofauthors.org
July 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
“A national reading culture cannot be rebuilt without accessible public libraries, well-supported teachers and investment in the people whose work brings books to life for children.”
Amen to this.
Amen to this.
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Incredible article about a bunch of children - now in their 50s and 60s - who were taught to read using a doomed alternate alphabet invented by a Tory MP www.theguardian.com/education/20...
July 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Incredible article about a bunch of children - now in their 50s and 60s - who were taught to read using a doomed alternate alphabet invented by a Tory MP www.theguardian.com/education/20...