As a result of the recent news, we have received an extraordinary number of messages, and it has been incredibly moving to read so many heartfelt expressions of support. www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...

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As a result of the recent news, we have received an extraordinary number of messages, and it has been incredibly moving to read so many heartfelt expressions of support.

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Jodrell Bank has inspired discovery, advanced our understanding of the Universe and captured the imagination of people across the world. Today, its future is at risk. Your support can help ensure Jodrell Bank continues to play a vital role in science donate.manchester.ac.uk/p/jodrellbank/

🎙 New episode of You Ought to Know out NOW! Karen Gabay talks with Soul legend and former Ikette PP Arnold, sharing her journey & collaborations. 🔗 Available on Youtube now (https://ow.ly/aOjp50ZrY7X)

Early bird registration closing tomorrow📢 We're delighted to support the Business and Modern Slavery Conference 2026 on 14th - 15th September 2026 at Alliance Manchester Business School! Early bird tickets available until 31/07: https://ow.ly/KMWc50ZoP7N More info: https://ow.ly/Evwn50ZoP7M

📢 Manchester City Council appoints new Director of Culture Congratulations to Jennifer Cleary, newly appointed Director of Culture and Creative Industries. A fantastic appointment, and we are looking forward to working with Jen in her new role. Read more: https://ow.ly/S5mM50Zu63l

One week until early bird registration closes📢 We're delighted to support the Business and Modern Slavery Conference 2026 on 14th - 15th September 2026 at Alliance Manchester Business School! Early bird tickets available until 31/07: https://ow.ly/KMWc50ZoP7N More info: https://ow.ly/Evwn50ZoP7M

🎙 New episode of You Ought to Know out 30 July 2026! Karen Gabay talks with Soul legend and former Ikette PP Arnold, sharing her journey & collaborations. 🔗 Available on Youtube in one week (https://ow.ly/aOjp50ZrY7X)

We're delighted to support the Business and Modern Slavery Conference 2026 taking place from 14th - 15th September 2026 at Alliance Manchester Business School! Early bird tickets available until 31/07: https://ow.ly/KMWc50ZoP7N More info: https://ow.ly/Evwn50ZoP7M

Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Until 2 September, open to the public 9am – 5pm, weekdays 📍 Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building University of Manchester Sociology Department Faculty of Humanities

Today Creative Manchester was delighted to host a research café on the systems that shape research culture. Researchers from the Whitworth Art Gallery, @thejohnrylands.bsky.social and The University of Manchester discussed the hidden and ‘soft’ infrastructure that shape collaborative research.

Today we are at Manchester Museum exploring the project “housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people” We have art work created from research interviews by Len Grant. Participants from the project and the LGBTQ community in Manchester shared their experiences of housing.

📹We commissioned a film celebrating last month's Future of Opera: Human-AI Improvisation event & the partnerships between The University of Manchester, ENO & Operactive Arts, which made this workshop a reality. https://ow.ly/XrPq50ZjWUM Faculty of Humanities School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

We were delighted to host David Olusoga delivering the inaugural Frederick Douglass lecture, in partnership with the Manchester Lit & Phil and CARISMA. An audio recording of the talk will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon, for anyone who would like to listen back.

Today: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

#FestivalofLibraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries took place in June 2026. Creative Manchester hosted four incredible events, ranging from celebrating Jamaican Patwas to exploring children's literature through fruit, and writing to enhance wellbeing.

💭Professor John McAuliffe reflects on his tenure as Creative Manchester Director. He played a crucial role in taking the us from our beginnings in 2021 to being an integral part of the University’s 10-year ‘M2035 strategy’. Thank you for everything, John! Read more: https://ow.ly/y0Ka50ZiGRr

JOIN THE TEAM📢Postdoctoral Research Associate (Maternity Cover) 🗓️3 July 👉Full‑time for 9 months Want to contribute to interdisciplinary impact‑focused research? Apply to join our inclusive team & work with academic colleagues, cultural institutions & community partners. 🔗https://ow.ly/HPZ150ZckNV

JOIN THE TEAM📢Postdoctoral Research Associate (Maternity Cover) 🗓️3 July 👉Full‑time for 9 months Want to contribute to interdisciplinary impact‑focused research? Apply to join our inclusive team & work with academic colleagues, cultural institutions & community partners. 🔗https://ow.ly/HPZ150ZckNV

The news is out! After 15 wonderful years at the Royal Northern College of Music, I’m excited to be taking up the role of Director of Creative Manchester at The University of Manchester. @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social

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Prof @michelle-phillips.bsky.social appointed as new Director of Creative Manchester, & Professor of Music She will lead the strategic direction & development of the University’s Creative Manchester interdisciplinary research platform. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... @uomsalc.bsky.social

Next week: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

Prof @michelle-phillips.bsky.social appointed as new Director of Creative Manchester, & Professor of Music She will lead the strategic direction & development of the University’s Creative Manchester interdisciplinary research platform. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... @uomsalc.bsky.social

Creative Manchester appoints new Director

Currently a Professor and Head of Enterprise (Academic) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Michelle will take up her new roles on 14 September 2026.As Director, she will lead the strategic...

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JOIN THE TEAM📢Postdoctoral Research Associate (Maternity Cover) 🗓️3 July 👉Full‑time for 9 months Want to contribute to interdisciplinary impact‑focused research? Apply to join our inclusive team & work with academic colleagues, cultural institutions & community partners. 🔗https://ow.ly/HPZ150ZckNV

We were delighted to host @davidolusoga.bsky.social for the inaugural Grederick Douglass lecture, in partnership with @manlitphil.bsky.social and carisma. Prof Olusoga was later joined in conversation by Prof Erinma Bell MBE DL to discuss Douglass’ life and ideas. An audience Q&A was also held.

Join the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a public event exploring Umberto Eco’s connection with British culture, 10 years after his death. ‘Umberto Eco in Britain’ 📍 Anthony Burgess Foundation, M1 5BY 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 at 15.00. Find out more: https://ow.ly/4Kko50Z73Pf

In two weeks: Irrepressible – an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Weds 1 July, 4pm - 5:30pm 📍 South Foyer, Samuel Alexander Building 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/gZ1C50Z2cbt Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester School of Social Sciences Prof Sophie Woodward

JOIN THE TEAM📢Postdoctoral Research Associate (Maternity Cover) 🗓️3 July 👉Full‑time for 9 months Want to contribute to interdisciplinary impact‑focused research? Apply to join our inclusive team & work with academic colleagues, cultural institutions & community partners. 🔗https://ow.ly/HPZ150ZckNV

NEW EVENT: Research Café: Housing with care and creativity with older LGBTQ people Join us for research findings from this interdisciplinary pilot research project exploring the experiences, needs, and aspirations of older LGBTQ people. Image credit: Len Grant https://ow.ly/PKkz50ZaoWr

Join the Linguistic Diversity Collective for their three incredibly exciting activities including a stall on the Uyghur Language, a blackout poetry workshop and a languages trail at Manchester Museum. 📍 The University of Manchester, Oxford Road 🕚 11am – 4:30pm 🗓️ Saturday 13 June

A new banner for Rochdale – Unity Is Strength Ruth Flanagan, artist, Cartwheel Arts You Live and You Learn Coordinator and Community Innovation Practitioner through Creative Manchester, has developed Unity Is Strength. 👉 https://ow.ly/vEfH50Z9OnQ

Happy #FestivalofLibraries week! We are delighted to be hosting a range of events around Manchester in collaboration with @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social to celebrate. See the full details of our events here - https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/festival-of-libraries-2026-programme-announced/