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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 11h

Jodrell Bank: From tracking meteors to discovering pulsars, this @unesco.org World Heritage Site has shaped radio astronomy for eight decades and inspired generations through science, culture, and the Bluedot Festival.

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12h

From climate laggard to reform 🌏

New research from @manchester.ac.uk & @unimelb.bsky.social unpacks how Australia broke from a decade of inaction to pass its most ambitious climate law in a generation.

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The Lost Decade: why Australia is playing climate catch-up

For ten long years, Australia earned an unenviable reputation as one of the world’s climate change ‘laggards’. From 2013 to 2022 its governments weakened environmental rules, cut renewable energy fund...

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 1d

🌍 Tyndall Manchester turns 25! (@tyndallcentre.bsky.social)

For 25 years, the Centre has driven bold, evidence-based climate action - from carbon budgets to low-carbon live music with Massive Attack.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

We'll never tire of seeing the Beyer Building change colour every season 🍂

Thanks to PhD student Zehra for sharing these with us.

Red ivy climbs up the Beyer Building on the University of Manchester campus on a slightly cloudy day, with pale blue sky above

A bird flies over the Beyer Building on The University of Manchester camps, which can be seen close up with red ivy climbing up it

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

Learn more about the people shaping the future of AI at Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk/research/ai/

AI at Manchester: shaping the future of AI research and innovation

Discover how we’re shaping AI research and innovation through AI that tackles global challenges and transforms industries, enhances public services and ultimately improves lives.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

🩻 Dr Hongpeng Zhou, Department of Computer Science

“How can we trust AI to help treat cancer if doctors don’t understand how it works?’” I develop transparent algorithms that explain how AI makes its predictions – giving clinicians the clarity to design treatment with confidence.”

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

🧠 Rifny Rachman, Centre of Doctoral Training Data Analytics and Society

"My research develops adaptive AI algorithms that help businesses build smarter, more sustainable supply chains – balancing cost, environmental impact and social good in fast-changing conditions.”

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

🌍 Dr Peyman Babakhani, Lecturer in Geoenvironmental Engineering

"I use artificial intelligence models to explore climate remediation techniques, leveraging AI’s speed to generate evidence that accelerates developing promising technologies."

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

📈 Dr Eghbal Rahimikia, Assistant Professor in Financial Technology

“I'm leading the FinText project, a dedicated repository of AI models built from the ground up for business, accounting, and finance applications.“

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

💜 Dr Jennifer Cearns, Lecturer in AI Trust and Security

"My research explores how people form emotional relationships with AI and how these technologies are reshaping our understanding of trust, intimacy and what it means to be human."

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 5d

Meet some of the researchers driving the future of AI at Manchester 💜

From reshaping human relationships with technology to tackling climate change, finance, and healthcare, here’s how our people are leading. 👇

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 7d

75 years later, Manchester is still leading. With 1,600+ researchers, we’re using AI to:

🌍 Fight climate change
❤️ Improve healthcare
🌐 Tackle online hate speech
🏙 Build cleaner, healthier cities

👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/research/ai/

AI at Manchester: shaping the future of AI research and innovation

Discover how we’re shaping AI research and innovation through AI that tackles global challenges and transforms industries, enhances public services and ultimately improves lives.

www.manchester.ac.uk

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 7d

Celebrating 75 years of the Turing Test 🧠

“Can machines think?”

In 1950, at @manchester.ac.uk, Alan Turing posed the question that defined a field.

His paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence introduced the Turing Test - one of the first big steps in AI.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 7d

🥳 We have been recognised as one of the best universities in England for intellectual property and commercialisation performance.

The Innovation Factory (@uomif.bsky.social) achieved the highest possible rating for IP and Commercialisation.

University of Manchester Innovation Factory @uomif.bsky.social · 8d

The University of Manchester is a national leader in IP & commercialisation in the 2025 KEF results 🎉

We achieved the highest rating for IP & Commercialisation : licensing, spinouts, investment, and real-world impact.

Read more 👉 www.uominnovationfactory.com/news/2025-ke... @manchester.ac.uk

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 8d

💡 Celebrating 20 years of the Dalton Nuclear Institute!

From building UK nuclear capability to becoming the leading hub for research and innovation - it’s been two decades of impact, collaboration & discovery.

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Rob Richardson @drrobrichardson.bsky.social · 9d

Feeling decidedly autumnal on the @manchester.ac.uk campus now. Great to see the buzz of activity as the semester and year gets going!

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 9d

How are political processes shaped by the small, everyday feelings and moments that most of us might not even notice? @manchester.ac.uk researcher @niamhnelson-owens.bsky.social examines how ordinary moments in day-to-day life can quietly drive political change 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

Manchester researcher shows how everyday feelings shape political processes

When people think about politics, they often imagine elections, protests or politicians arguing on TV - but what if political processes are also shaped by the small, everyday feelings and moments that...

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Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social · 10d

I am at the Labour Party conference for the next couple of days - and we @manchester.ac.uk have a packed program of events we’re running & participating in. See you in Liverpool!

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 12d

Celebrating 60 years of @alliancembs.bsky.social!

Since 1965, AMBS has tackled global challenges in sustainability, productivity, digital & health, nurtured entrepreneurs, and built a global alumni network.

60 years on, it’s driving innovation & change.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 12d

Welcome back Jack! ☺️

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Jack Newman @jacknewman.bsky.social · 12d

Great to be back at Manchester Uni @manchester.ac.uk

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I'll be investigating the changing spatial footprint & governance structures of the NHS. As always, I'm interested in how decentralisation and placemaking can deliver better policy and a fairer country.

Jack Newman

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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 13d

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of the former University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UMIST, which was hied off from the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk and then rejoined it

If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm

An old colour picture postcard showing four views of Manchester, one of which is a tall red-brick building labelled Technical School

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 16d

From startups to social ventures, we connect students, staff & the city to tackle global challenges.

#UnitM & @uomif.bsky.social spark ideas, help commercialise research, and support startups – blending academia, industry & society for maximum impact.

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In this illustration, a person is pictured holding a circular object, which inside depicts innovation or movement.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 16d

A common misconception: innovation = technology.

Often, improving processes or creating social enterprises changes more lives than the next “unicorn” startup.

Innovation at Manchester isn’t just tech – it’s turning research into real-world impact.

Photo: Monica.

Image of red flowers in front of the AGLC building on the UoM campus, with it's glass frontage reflecting older brick buildings.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 22d

At Manchester, we’re building on Turing’s legacy:

800+ AI researchers
£75m active grants
Projects in health, climate, energy & beyond

From predicting floods to accelerating drug discovery, AI here is tackling real-world challenges.

Read more 👇
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The past, present, and future of computer intelligence | The University of Manchester

Research. Teaching and learning. Social responsibility. Discover more about The University of Manchester here.

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