🧊A giant glacier that once stretched almost 100km through the eastern Himalayas has had its history reconstructed for the first time by researchers at The University of Manchester and it tells us more than you think 🔗https://ow.ly/mTvM50Zw50G

Researchers uncover history of giant east Himalayan glacier for the first time

Rise and fall of one of the lowest glaciers documented in High Mountain Asia is reconstructed using ultra-sensitive dating techniques

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🍃Charlotte Brontë called the moors “a wilderness of heath,” but today they’re shaped by clearance and burning. Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk say rewilding can help Britain's wildfire defence. 🔗https://theconversation.com/how-rewilding-could-help-stop-the-spread-of-britains-wildfires-288968

Recommendations #1: Bringing Power to People From our ‘PUTTING POWER IN ITS PLACE: PPERC’s Local Power Plan Response’ policy briefing 👉 research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... @gfearn.bsky.social @stefanb23.bsky.social @hannahcknox.bsky.social @giuliamininni.bsky.social #communityenergy #gbe

New research by top economists reveals the UK's spending system is no longer fit for the way public services are delivered today. Fundamental reform is needed to create a spending system that supports long-term investment, better public services and stronger outcomes. Report: bit.ly/4pMQ7WM

Amidst rising energy bills, @pperc.bsky.social has published a response to the government's Local Power Plan. They argue that it must go further in addressing energy poverty and upskilling communities. 📝 Read the recommendations: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l... #LocalPowerPlan #Research

Manchester Researchers Respond to Local Power Plan

The Local Power Plan must go further in addressing energy poverty, argues The University of Manchester’s People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC).

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Have you ever changed your journey because you felt unsafe? 🚌 Researchers from @uomsoss.bsky.social have partnered with @greatermcr.bsky.social and the Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership to explore women's experiences of travelling across #GreaterManchester. [🧵1/2]

SALC's Professor of Cultural Studies Jackie Stacey has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Read the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...

Professor Jackie Stacey elected Fellow of the British Academy

Jackie Stacey, Professor of Cultural Studies at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and soc...

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Please share and celebrate sharingstudentprojects.manchester.ac.uk A new look for this website making student work made more accessible across a range of thematic categories. Thanks @uomresearchit.bsky.social and many others for making this a reality. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

What becomes of bodies donated to biomedical research? 'Respectful Disposal', an exhibition by Mark Shtanov (@uomseed.bsky.social), asks: who performs the work of disposal, and what infrastructural labour does our healthcare system depend on? 📍 Saan1, 25-26 July: nobalsa.com/2026/05/14/r...

Respectful disposal: exhibition

The exhibition with drawings from my PhD will take place in Saan1 Gallery in Manchester on 25 and 26 July 2026. The space will be open between midday and 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Here is a…

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens in cinemas today! We partnered with Universal Pictures to take The Manchester Odyssey to press for the new film in London and New York. Discover The Manchester Odyssey, a 1,700-year-old manuscript of Homer's Odyssey at the Rylands' in the Collections Gallery.

Pronoia, broken legs, and honorary degrees... UoM Drama Alumnus, James frontman, and our newest Doctor of Music, Tim Booth talks us through what his ceremony meant for him. 🎶🎓

Many in Greater Manchester felt the impact of poor air quality after wildfires in the Peak District. We asked experts about the importance of understanding how fires are detected and monitored, and how they relate to air pollution. #wildfire @uomseed.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/ZJTzQ...

What are wildfires?

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Our latest SALC student short film on the theme of imposter syndrome is 'Maybe It’s Not You' by Zhang Chenyang – a gentle film exploring experiences of impostor phenomenon from an international student’s perspective, with a comforting message for future students experiencing similar feelings.

That is also why we are thrilled to host the first BASU @thebasuorg.bsky.social Conference at UoM @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social @duncanivison.bsky.social with leading political figures and policy makers and journalists engaging with UK's top scholars on Ukraine.

A new study has revealed how social media creators are deliberately using anger as entertainment. The rise of ‘ragebait’ - designed to purposefully provoke anger - is reshaping how audiences engage with morality, accountability and online behaviour. @uomhums.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/1369...

The wildfire on Tintwistle Moor highlights increasing upland fires and their worsening effects on air quality. Join a free online talk to understand detection, air quality & how you can help report fires 📅 13 July 7:30pm 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fireup-net... #Wildfire #Moorland @manchester.ac.uk

FireUp Network and Peak Fire Reporter App: Upland Fires and Air Quality

How do upland fires affect air quality? Join us to hear findings from FireUp and discover the Peak Fire Reporter app.

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🗨️Thoughts from Dr Yawei Zhao, 'Digitalisation and Energy' PPERC Theme Lead... Yawei is a Lecturer in Human Geography @uomseed.bsky.social. Yawei's research focuses on digital technologies and infrastructures in the urban context. 👉 Yawei's work: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/y...

🎉@manchester.ac.uk has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings! 🔗https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-rankings-sustainability-impact/

How safe do women feel using our roads, and where are the gaps in understanding? A new study led by @manchester.ac.uk with GMCA is capturing women’s lived experiences of travel and road safety across Greater Manchester. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... 📊 Take the survey: uom.link/RoadSafety

New survey seeks women's experiences of travel and road safety in Greater Manchester

Women across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a major new study exploring how safe they feel when travelling around the region, as researchers seek to know more about the unique ch...

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UoM researchers have analysed primary care records from more than 12 million NHS patients, and found referrals to social prescribing services were disproportionately concentrated among people living in less deprived areas. @uomhums.bsky.social doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Lack of accountability - fragmented responsibility. Problems facing households today are part of a pattern of failure stretching back 200 years, recurring across generations, according to a new study. @uomhums.bsky.social @jessicafield.bsky.social www.justlife.org.uk/assets/docum...

The University of Manchester is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Lei Chen as Chair of Comparative Law, Lee Kai Hung Chair of Chinese Politics, and Director of the Manchester China Institute. We look forward to welcoming Prof Chen to campus in August! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

💬Thoughts from @hannahcknox.bsky.social 'Knowing Energy' PPERC Theme Lead 👇 Hannah is a Max Gluckman Professor of Social Anthropology @uomhums.bsky.social & an Honorary Professor at UCL Anthropology. 👉Read about Hannah's extensive and varied research: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/h...

🚀 We're starting this morning with an exciting debate about AI in Higher Education #EduSky #AIinEducation Kicking off today's conference, @duncanivison.bsky.social highlights the importance of addressing the digital divide from AI in education. 🧵1/

104 matches. 16 cities. One major climate cost. ⚽ Experts warn that the environmental cost of global sport is rising rapidly, and FIFA must change their approach to reduce football’s environmental impact. @manchester.ac.uk #FIFA #Football 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...

Join us for an event showcasing five powerful stories of individuals working at the intersections of China and the world. From border markets to beauty pageants, these “contact zones” reveal how the everyday work of individuals builds understanding and navigates difference. uom.link/InbetweenChina

What does “research impact” look like in practice in the Social Sciences? A recent Research & Scholarship Showcase panel explored how research moves beyond academic publication — through collaboration, public engagement, policy dialogue, professional networks, and community partnerships.

A few pictures from our department over the last semester: - Susannah Cornwall presenting at the R&T seminar - Michael Hoelzl Church on Wheels Interview - Ehrhardt seminar in honour of Todd Klutz - MA module trip to Manchester Art Gallery - Holly Morse delivering a paper in Trinity College Dublin

📢 Looking to strengthen your research methods skills this summer? Join the Methods@Manchester Summer School 2026 at @manchester.ac.uk from 6–10 July! Explore our courses and find out more: www.methods.manchester.ac.uk/events/metho... @uomhums.bsky.social #PhD #Methods #Research #SummerSchool