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Late-morning heart surgery 18% more dangerous than early-morning ❤️‍🩹

A study has found that the time of day can affect the outcome of the procedure, and raises questions about scheduling surgeries around body clocks.

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January 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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The Government is considering an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s.

But research shows that time spent gaming or on social media is not to blame for rising mental health issues in young people. 👾

@qiqicheng.bsky.social

Read more below: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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A throwback to last week's snow, we spotted Frosty looking longingly at the Sam Alex building ☃️

We can only assume he's after a Research Assistant role 🥼

📸zak321171 on Insta
Little snowman on a bench across from Sam Alex
January 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services.🐝

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Picture of Manchester worker bee, text reads, 'Early access to support linked ti better recovery after Manchester Arena attack, studies find'
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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A major new study has been launched to help patients with cancer better tolerate cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments.🥼

It’s the first and largest programme of its kind in the UK and the culmination of 30 years of worldwide research. 🌍

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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A new study has found that our exposure to daylight can have significant effects on our work, with access to a bright, stable light source improving alertness and cognitive function. ⭐
January 13, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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UoM receive £1.2 million grant from @nihr.bsky.social to build an automatic system measuring hip displacement in CP patients.

"We want to make sure that every child with cerebral palsy in the UK receives the same high level of care" - @drclindner.bsky.social

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January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Iran is the midst of serious political protests, with unrest spreading.

"The demonstrations signal a deep challenge to a political order that many Iranians see as incapable of delivering stability, dignity or a viable future."

@theconversation.com

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Image is a picture from recent Iranian protests - text reads 'Iran protests have put the country's political system on trial.'
January 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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What a way to start the new year! 💫

Four members of our University community have been awarded honours, along with alumni and other affiliates.

Read about the honours on our newsroom, www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Aaaand we're back!

We hope you all had a happy and restful time over the holidays - and that you're as excited about a new year full of research and innovation as we are!

Just for now, though, here's today's very frosty Old Quad ❄️

Happy New Year - here's to 2026! ✨

📸@joeh1rst on Instagram
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January 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Merry Christmas from all of us at The University of Manchester! 🌟

We hope you're all having a wonderful winter break.

Thanks to our Instagram follower oe_perspective for the photo.
Snow falls from the sky onto the Old Quad on the University of Manchester campus. A yellow light lights up a lantern on the wall of a building, in front of the Beyer Building. The sky is grey and thick with snow, and the ground has a light covering of snow on it.
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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2025 has been a landmark year at Manchester 💜

We'd like to thank our University community, of researchers, lecturers, students, and staff, for all your brilliant work and dedication.

Have a restful holiday and a Happy New Year ⭐

Merry Christmas! 🎄

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December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Know somebody who's made an impact this year?

Our Making a Difference Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these achievements!

Help us recognise your work by entering or nominating someone for 2026 🎉⭐️

www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...

@socialresponuom.bsky.social
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December 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄

The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
Image of Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope in the winter snow
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Congratulations, Professor Hussell! 👏

The @nature.com award recognises individuals who provide exceptional guidance to emerging scientists, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and make a significant impact on the careers of early-stage researchers

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Eyes on the stars 💫🔭

Astronomers have captured the most detailed images ever taken of a jet launched by a young star, confirming a theoretical model that has remained untested for three decades.

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Image of a starry constellation as background - text reads, 'astronomers capture time-stamped rings in jet from newborn star'
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Aliens? Grassy knoll? Inside Jobs? 👽

New pan-European research shows how conspiracy theories spread across the continent - by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements, and social media algorithms.

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Text reads, 'New study exposes how conspiracy theories go mainstream across Europe' - background image is of shadowy figures behind blinds.
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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“Cervical cancer is an essentially preventable disease; we can prevent it through screening and vaccination. " - Prof Emma Crosbie

New studies show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective against cervical cancer. 💉

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Text reads: Research: new research confirms HPV Vaccination prevents cervical cancer. Background is an image of the whitworth building next to a bottle reading 'HPV Vaccine'
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Impressions of Sam Alex, from Gilbert Common 🖌️

Thanks to the very talented @9000atlas on Instagram for our Picture of the Week 🧑‍🎨
Impression of the Sam Alex building done in oil, viewed from gilbert common - five figures of white lounge variously outside
December 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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What did you study at school?

Humanities? Business? Science?

Ground-breaking research from the University of Manchester has uncovered a lasting link between subjects studied in school, and later political preferences.

Find out about the link in our newsroom: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w....
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December 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Winter sun 🧣

The Samuel Alexander building was built in 1919 to house the Faculty of Arts - named for Samuel Alexander, Professor of Philosophy (1893–1925).

📸 @90000atlas2
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December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Incredibly proud of our research community 💜

Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!

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December 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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A new tool, developed in part at Manchester, can accurately predict whether the most common form of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms.

Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases annually, are often discovered by chance - until now.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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It's ON! @lseblogs.bsky.social 🥊🏆

The University of Manchester face down against LSE at 8:30 tonight.

Tune in to back our students in this second round clash:

BBC Two - University Challenge, 2025/26, LSE v Manchester
Come on Manchester! 🐝🐝🐝
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December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Hands across Oxford Road! 🤝

From September 2026, graduates from the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan will enjoy a 10% alumni discount for postgraduate study at the neighbour university. @manmetuni.bsky.social

Read about the agreement here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM