The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research
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A unique partnership between the University of Manchester and the Health and Safety Executive to deliver research, learning and regulatory insights that widen the global conversation to enable a better working world. https://www.ashtoninstitute.ac.uk/
A great day at the International Festival of Public Health on Tuesday at @manchester.ac.uk We enjoyed meeting researchers, practitioners and students, sharing our work and making new connections. Thanks to everyone who visited our stand! #PublicHealth #ResearchImpact #FestivalOfPublicHealth
📍 We’ll be exhibiting at this year’s International Festival of Public Health at @manchester.ac.uk along with @salient-hub.bsky.social Come and meet the team, explore our resources and find out how you can get involved. #PublicHealth #Research #HealthAndSafety #UniversityOfManchester
International Festival of Public Health (The University of Manchester)
The 14th International Festival of Public Health will take place on Tuesday 14th July 2026
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📢 We're recruiting a Research Assistant to support the Health and Occupation Research (THOR) Network, @manchester.ac.uk 🗓 Applications close 10 July 2026 🔗 Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... #OccupationalHealth #UniversityOfManchester #THOR
Research Assistant - The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) network:Manchester
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We’ve successfully launched our first Thomas Ashton Institute Lunch & Learn event. 🎉 The session, led by Prof Sheena Johnson and Dr Kara Ng, explored how organisations can better understand and respond to violence and aggression in retail 🎥 Watch the recording: youtu.be/Lyxocs8FAc0
Violence and aggression in retail is rising, impacting staff wellbeing and retention. Join our Lunch & Learn session to explore the scale of the issue and practical steps to improve safety and support. 📅 25 June | 🕛 12:30–13:30 | 💻 Online Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e07e81...
We’re pleased to announce that registration is open for the Lane Lecture 2026, featuring Professor Gillian Leng CBE. “The Evolution of Evidence and the Changing Nature of Employment.” www.eventbrite.com/e/lane-lectu...
Lane Lecture 2026 - with guest speaker Professor Gillian Leng CBE
The Evolution of Evidence and the Changing Nature of Employment: What this means for the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
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👀Universally Manchester Festival - a community day for all! Join us on Saturday 13 June, 11am - 4:30pm, for a jam-packed day of curious talks, hands-on science activities, creative sessions and more universallymanchester.com #manchester #uom #universallymanchesterfestival #umf26
Universally Manchester Festival
Universally Manchester Festival - a community day for all with talks, music and more from The University of Manchester.
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This year our University community has made a real difference locally, nationally and globally. So many people have contributed to our social responsibility success. Here are some of the highlights. @uomscieng.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Bs...
Making a Difference: A year of social responsibility at The University of Manchester
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GM Policy Hub is hosting a seminar on how AI and strong data frameworks can transform environmental decision-making. 📅 Tuesday 31 March | 🕐 1.00–2.30pm Find out more: www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/gm-...
GM Policy Hub seminar: Can AI help us tackle air pollution < Social Responsibility
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🤝 Research impact, #ShapedTogether. From mental health innovators to wildfire responders and community organisers, one truth holds: meaningful impact is built through shared ownership, respect and collaboration. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp... youtu.be/AN9SeGshLjo?...
Research impact, shaped together
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📢 Call for Projects - RISE: Addressing Violence Against Woman and Girls Together with @salient-hub.bsky.social and NSEC, we're offering grant funding for short projects running between April and August 2026. 🖥️ Join us on Friday for an informative webinar: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982661329...
📢 Applications are now open for our 2026 AIM (Academic-Industry Meeting) Day! Join us to explore how emerging Extended and Virtual Reality technologies intersect with Trust, Identity, Privacy, Safety, and Security (XR-TIPSS) 🤳 🔗Apply here: www.spritehub.org/aim-day-2026 #AIMDay
2026 AIM Day | SPRITE+ Hub
Applications are now open to attend our 2026 AIM Day in London! This is your opportunity to shape the next wave of secure and trusted immersive technologies, find academic partners to solve your R&D…
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A new SALIENT-supported podcast is live! 🌊 Security at Sea explores the hidden frontlines of maritime + international security. The pilot episode looks at the risks facing our subsea infrastructure — vital, vulnerable, and often overlooked. Listen👉 shows.acast.com/security-at-... #SecurityAtSea
New publication 📢 The THOR Trends Report is now available, providing the latest insight into recent trends in work-related ill health. 🔗 doi.org/10.71535/ad4... @manchester.ac.uk, @hsegovuk.bsky.social, @somceo.bsky.social, @bohsworld.bsky.social #OccupationalHealth, #WorkplaceSafety, #THOR
We’re excited to share the latest research from the Protect NCS theme 2 research team: “The effect of the ventilation rate on exposure to SARS‑CoV‑2 in a room with mixing ventilation” (Indoor Environments, 2025). Find out more 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.in... #IndoorAir #Ventilation #COVID19 #Aerosols
The holiday spirit is in full swing at @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social and @manchester.ac.uk! 🎄✨🎄We’re embracing the joy, warmth, and togetherness that this season brings, and taking a moment to celebrate everything SALIENT Hub and Thomas Ashton Institute have achieved in 2025🎉.
🫁How does ventilation affect SARS-CoV-2 exposure indoors? New findings from the PROTCT National Core Study explore ventilation rates in rooms with mixing ventilation. 📖Read more: sites.manchester.ac.uk/covid19-nati... #COVID19 #IndoorAirQuality #Ventilation #PROTECTStudy
The effect of the ventilation rate on exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in a room with mixing ventilation
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🚨 THOR secures a new 3-year HSE contract! Hear Prof. Andrew Curran explain why THOR is vital for monitoring work-related ill-health & shaping policy: 🎥 [Watch here] 👉 sites.manchester.ac.uk/thor/ #OccupationalHealth #THORNetwork #HSE
Thrilled to share that Dr. Clara Cheung has won the Role Model (Leadership Impact) of the Year award at the Digital Women Awards 2025! 🏆 Her leadership in digital transformation and workplace innovation is a huge inspiration. Well done, Clara! 🎉 #DigitalWomen #LeadershipImpact #DWA25
🎉 We’re thrilled to kick off the event 80 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Occupational Health at Manchester in a truly fabulous venue at Hyatt today! The atmosphere is buzzing, and everything is set up beautifully thanks to the impeccable organisation by Helen👏 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/8...
🎫1st October 2025 @ 4.30opm BST - Register now to join this years Lane Lecture online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/80-years-o...
80 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Occupational Health at Manchester
Celebrate 80 years of Occupational Health at The University of Manchester , with talks, panels & the Annual Lane Lecture.
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Great to see reports being tailored to different audiences 👇 "findings of this report will be used by the Inquiry to understand how children & young people felt about & adapted to changes that took place in the pandemic & their effects" @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social
Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 11mo agoChildren and the Covid-19 pandemic. UK report is out, and includes a child-friendly version.
Cuts to the Food Safety System Threaten Americans’ Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drastically scaled back the US system for tracking food-borne illnesses that sicken millions of Americans each year. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/w...
Cuts to the Food Safety System Threaten Americans’ Health
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🚒 Many women in fire service still wear PPE made for men—risking safety & performance. Time to demand inclusive, better-fitting gear. #PPE #FireService #WomenInFire 🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...
Rethinking Personal Protection Equipment for Women in Fire Service -- Occupational Health & Safety
Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts.
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🚀Hiring Now: Join the @manchester.ac.uk to lead the @ukri.org funded NSEC network! Work with the Thomas Ashton Institute and @salient-hub.bsky.social to shape national security & resilience. Be the connector across academia, policy & practice. Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
NSEC Project Manager:Oxford Road
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit. Flexible, hybrid and job share applications will be considered.
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Brunswick came together for a day of Community, Conversation, and Creativity in Gartside Gardens. A brilliant example of community-led regeneration in Manchester. 📖 Read the story: www.salient-hub.org/2025/09/05/b... #Brunswick #CommunityPower #SALIENT #Security #Resilience
Brunswick Comes Together: A Day of Community, Conversation, and Creativity - SALIENT
SALIENT: UK research hub advancing national security and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen engagement.
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