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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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@manchester.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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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

www.eventbrite.com/e/melland-sc...

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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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And finally.....

👩‍👧 Matka Polka – A photographic journey into Polish motherhood. Book onto Thursday's discussion event and share your own photos

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/matka-polk...

Don’t miss the celebrations of social science through art!

#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest #SoSSEvents #SeesawMCR
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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⚽ Konger FC – Football, Hong Kong identity & Manchester community

👉 festivalofsocialscience.com/events/konge...

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November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🧠 Brave Spaces – Exploring mental health, stigma & safe spaces. Book onto tomorrow's craft session by clicking the link 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brave-spac...

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November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🎪 Romani Communities – Between belonging & antigypsyism. Book onto the panel event tonight, 6-8pm!

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romani-com...

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November 3, 2025 at 4:46 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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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

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...

@uompols.bsky.social
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.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

#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

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brave-spac...
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

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romani-com...

#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest

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October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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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.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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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

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
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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🚨 Extremist misogyny is rising online. Dr Mihaela Popa-Wyatt urges UK policymakers to treat gender-based ideological violence as extremism under Prevent.

Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

#SoSSResearch @manchester.ac.uk @uomhums.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Join us at The Making Room Fair – an evening celebrating upcycling, sustainable fashion, and creative community in Manchester.
📅 Thursday 6th November, 4–10pm
📍 The Yard, Manchester

🎟 Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk...

@ukri.org @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsociology.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A @uomsociology.bsky.social study by Dr @m-latchoumaya.bsky.social reveals how French citizens of Indian descent are made invisible in France’s colour-blind model of identity — and how they’re pushing back.

👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

#SoSSResearch
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October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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🧧⚽️ Konger FC Exhibition – Discover how Manchester’s Hong Kong community builds identity and wellbeing through football and cafés
📅 1–5 Nov | 📍 SeeSaw Exhibition Space, 6th Floor, House, 86 Princess St, Manchester M1 6NG
👉 Free entry – just turn up. All welcome!
Part of the #ESRCFestival

@ukri.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM