Social Statistics, University of Manchester
@socialstats.bsky.social
Researching social challenges by applying cutting-edge quantitative methods. Courses in statistics, data and research skills -
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My department at the University of @manchester.ac.uk is recruiting a permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence to join @socialstats.bsky.social. We’re looking for candidates whose work connects AI with the social sciences. Applications close 5 January 2026. More details here:
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence:Oxford Road
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My department at the University of @manchester.ac.uk is recruiting a permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence to join @socialstats.bsky.social. We’re looking for candidates whose work connects AI with the social sciences. Applications close 5 January 2026. More details here:
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Our research with @cantonwiner.bsky.social and Milan Kovačič has also been reported by @advocate.com, providing another perspective on the findings.
Work based in the @socialstats.bsky.social Department of Social Statistics at the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk.
Work based in the @socialstats.bsky.social Department of Social Statistics at the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk.
Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.
Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual, but still embrace lesbian label: study
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December 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Our research with @cantonwiner.bsky.social and Milan Kovačič has also been reported by @advocate.com, providing another perspective on the findings.
Work based in the @socialstats.bsky.social Department of Social Statistics at the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk.
Work based in the @socialstats.bsky.social Department of Social Statistics at the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk.
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We're so proud! 💜
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
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More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We're so proud! 💜
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o...
More than 500 researchers from across The University of Manchester have been recognised in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, highlighting the University’s global research excellence.
🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/o...
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Our annual Making a Difference Awards are now OPEN for entries and nominations!
The Awards recognise people and projects creating positive difference across our University and beyond.
Help us celebrate how YOU have making a difference. 💜🌟
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
The Awards recognise people and projects creating positive difference across our University and beyond.
Help us celebrate how YOU have making a difference. 💜🌟
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our annual Making a Difference Awards are now OPEN for entries and nominations!
The Awards recognise people and projects creating positive difference across our University and beyond.
Help us celebrate how YOU have making a difference. 💜🌟
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
The Awards recognise people and projects creating positive difference across our University and beyond.
Help us celebrate how YOU have making a difference. 💜🌟
www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/get-involved...
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💡 Meet our workshop lead Dr Simon Rudkin
Simon is a member of the UoM's Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI) & @socialstats.bsky.social
🪧 He has pioneered application of Ball Mapper in social sciences, focusing on the info which is held within data & using that info for societal benefit
Simon is a member of the UoM's Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI) & @socialstats.bsky.social
🪧 He has pioneered application of Ball Mapper in social sciences, focusing on the info which is held within data & using that info for societal benefit
(1/2) Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper for the Social Sciences
🗓️ Tuesday 18 Nov ⏰ 10-4pm 📍 AMBS
This workshop introduces the Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper algorithm as a model free tool for visualising data.
See the full details 🔗
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🗓️ Tuesday 18 Nov ⏰ 10-4pm 📍 AMBS
This workshop introduces the Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper algorithm as a model free tool for visualising data.
See the full details 🔗
new.express.adobe.com/webpage/5Gf2...
Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper for the Social Sciences
See the story
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November 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
💡 Meet our workshop lead Dr Simon Rudkin
Simon is a member of the UoM's Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI) & @socialstats.bsky.social
🪧 He has pioneered application of Ball Mapper in social sciences, focusing on the info which is held within data & using that info for societal benefit
Simon is a member of the UoM's Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI) & @socialstats.bsky.social
🪧 He has pioneered application of Ball Mapper in social sciences, focusing on the info which is held within data & using that info for societal benefit
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Proud doesn’t even cover it! 💜
The University of Manchester has retained its place in the global top 10 for sustainability in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
The University of Manchester has retained its place in the global top 10 for sustainability in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Proud doesn’t even cover it! 💜
The University of Manchester has retained its place in the global top 10 for sustainability in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
The University of Manchester has retained its place in the global top 10 for sustainability in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings.
🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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UCL is taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science
Check out "Wonders of linked administrative data" with IOE's Claire Crawford online on 5 Nov – plus several other UCL events.
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Check out "Wonders of linked administrative data" with IOE's Claire Crawford online on 5 Nov – plus several other UCL events.
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/wonde...
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Wonders of linked administrative data | Events | Festival of Social Science
This online workshop offers an introduction to administrative data – what is it, how is it securely accessed by researchers and what new evidence has it created to inform policy.…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
UCL is taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science
Check out "Wonders of linked administrative data" with IOE's Claire Crawford online on 5 Nov – plus several other UCL events.
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/wonde...
@cepeo-ucl.bsky.social
Check out "Wonders of linked administrative data" with IOE's Claire Crawford online on 5 Nov – plus several other UCL events.
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/wonde...
@cepeo-ucl.bsky.social
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EXHIBITION: Hulme Nannas' exhibition of (in)visibility, community and urban change
6-8pm Weds 5 Nov 2025, Manchester Museum
🎨Art
🗣️short talks
🍰food
🎵music!
#McrESRCFest #ESRCFestival
@uomsoss.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social
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6-8pm Weds 5 Nov 2025, Manchester Museum
🎨Art
🗣️short talks
🍰food
🎵music!
#McrESRCFest #ESRCFestival
@uomsoss.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social
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Hulme Nannas' exhibition of (in)visibility, community and urban change
An exhibition of artwork by older women in Hulme, demonstrating the power of gentle methodologies working in pressured communities
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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
EXHIBITION: Hulme Nannas' exhibition of (in)visibility, community and urban change
6-8pm Weds 5 Nov 2025, Manchester Museum
🎨Art
🗣️short talks
🍰food
🎵music!
#McrESRCFest #ESRCFestival
@uomsoss.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hulme-nann...
6-8pm Weds 5 Nov 2025, Manchester Museum
🎨Art
🗣️short talks
🍰food
🎵music!
#McrESRCFest #ESRCFestival
@uomsoss.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hulme-nann...
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🏙️Cities must do more to support older residents
Research highlights the impact of inequality, cuts and urban planning that often overlooks older people and calls for urban planning to be less ageist.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
#SoSSResearch
Research highlights the impact of inequality, cuts and urban planning that often overlooks older people and calls for urban planning to be less ageist.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
#SoSSResearch
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🏙️Cities must do more to support older residents
Research highlights the impact of inequality, cuts and urban planning that often overlooks older people and calls for urban planning to be less ageist.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
#SoSSResearch
Research highlights the impact of inequality, cuts and urban planning that often overlooks older people and calls for urban planning to be less ageist.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
#SoSSResearch
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🌱 What does the future of green careers look like?
Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future.
📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org
Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future.
📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌱 What does the future of green careers look like?
Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future.
📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org
Join leading voices across Greater Manchester to discuss skills for a greener and fairer future.
📅 6 Nov | 🕜 2pm–3.30pm (Hybrid) | 📍 Manchester Mechanics Institute
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-jobs...
#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest @ukri.org
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At the recent #DangerousWriting symposium experts explored how texts from prison blogs to protest theatre can both empower & harm asking how do we care for stories that carry pain?
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@criminologyuom.bsky.social @marionvannier.bsky.social @jonshute.bsky.social
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October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
At the recent #DangerousWriting symposium experts explored how texts from prison blogs to protest theatre can both empower & harm asking how do we care for stories that carry pain?
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
@criminologyuom.bsky.social @marionvannier.bsky.social @jonshute.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
@criminologyuom.bsky.social @marionvannier.bsky.social @jonshute.bsky.social
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Prof Todd Hartman @socialstats.bsky.social & team awarded £2.5M @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to study mental health & justice in primary care
Launching Jan '26, the project will explore bureaucratic justice & embed lived experiences into research
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
Launching Jan '26, the project will explore bureaucratic justice & embed lived experiences into research
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Prof Todd Hartman @socialstats.bsky.social & team awarded £2.5M @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to study mental health & justice in primary care
Launching Jan '26, the project will explore bureaucratic justice & embed lived experiences into research
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
Launching Jan '26, the project will explore bureaucratic justice & embed lived experiences into research
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
World Statistics Day 2025
At The University of Manchester Social Statistics Department we strive to empower our #SocialScience students with transferrable skills in accurate and #reproducible data analysis.
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#SocialStatistics #DataScience
At The University of Manchester Social Statistics Department we strive to empower our #SocialScience students with transferrable skills in accurate and #reproducible data analysis.
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#SocialStatistics #DataScience
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
World Statistics Day 2025
At The University of Manchester Social Statistics Department we strive to empower our #SocialScience students with transferrable skills in accurate and #reproducible data analysis.
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#SocialStatistics #DataScience
At The University of Manchester Social Statistics Department we strive to empower our #SocialScience students with transferrable skills in accurate and #reproducible data analysis.
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#SocialStatistics #DataScience
World Statistics Day 2025
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World Statistics Day 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
World Statistics Day 2025
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🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
How safe do women feel walking through their city at night?
Christina Giasemidis, winner of the UK Data Service’s dissertation award, introduces the Women’s Perceived Safety at Night Index.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/womens-safet...
How safe do women feel walking through their city at night?
Christina Giasemidis, winner of the UK Data Service’s dissertation award, introduces the Women’s Perceived Safety at Night Index.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/womens-safet...
October 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
How safe do women feel walking through their city at night?
Christina Giasemidis, winner of the UK Data Service’s dissertation award, introduces the Women’s Perceived Safety at Night Index.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/womens-safet...
How safe do women feel walking through their city at night?
Christina Giasemidis, winner of the UK Data Service’s dissertation award, introduces the Women’s Perceived Safety at Night Index.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/womens-safet...
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🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
The challenge of persisting health inequalities: young people and census data
@metsiskatrin.bsky.social shares her research using census microdata to explore persisting health inequalities in young people.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/health-inequ...
The challenge of persisting health inequalities: young people and census data
@metsiskatrin.bsky.social shares her research using census microdata to explore persisting health inequalities in young people.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/health-inequ...
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
The challenge of persisting health inequalities: young people and census data
@metsiskatrin.bsky.social shares her research using census microdata to explore persisting health inequalities in young people.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/health-inequ...
The challenge of persisting health inequalities: young people and census data
@metsiskatrin.bsky.social shares her research using census microdata to explore persisting health inequalities in young people.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/health-inequ...
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Interested in #workforce development, #intergenerational dynamics & evolving #work practices?
Work in #employment support, #businessdevelopment or #community services?
Still time to register for our @ukri.org #ESRCFestival of #SocialScience event this Wednesday: www.stir.ac.uk/events/2025-...
Work in #employment support, #businessdevelopment or #community services?
Still time to register for our @ukri.org #ESRCFestival of #SocialScience event this Wednesday: www.stir.ac.uk/events/2025-...
October 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Interested in #workforce development, #intergenerational dynamics & evolving #work practices?
Work in #employment support, #businessdevelopment or #community services?
Still time to register for our @ukri.org #ESRCFestival of #SocialScience event this Wednesday: www.stir.ac.uk/events/2025-...
Work in #employment support, #businessdevelopment or #community services?
Still time to register for our @ukri.org #ESRCFestival of #SocialScience event this Wednesday: www.stir.ac.uk/events/2025-...
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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/
🌍 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
October 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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/
🌍 Fight climate change
❤️ Improve healthcare
🌐 Tackle online hate speech
🏙 Build cleaner, healthier cities
👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/research/ai/
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We’re pleased to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked 56th in the world and 8th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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October 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We’re pleased to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked 56th in the world and 8th in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social
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Ready to orbit into October half term?
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ready to orbit into October half term?
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
🧪 Mind-blowing experiments in our explosive science show
🚀 An immersive mission to Mars in our brand-new Space Dome film
🔭 Plus cosmic crafts, Telescope Talks, hands-on exhibits, and so much more: https://ow.ly/4PKu50X9e8I
#JodrellBank
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The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/eE1W50XbbtJ
#JodrellBank
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Rahul Jha, a @socialstats.bsky.social PhD student, participated in the KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population in Seoul— a week of rigorous training on migration research methods.
👉 More here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/k...
👉 More here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/k...
September 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Rahul Jha, a @socialstats.bsky.social PhD student, participated in the KOSTAT-UNFPA Summer Seminar on Population in Seoul— a week of rigorous training on migration research methods.
👉 More here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/k...
👉 More here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/k...
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The 2025 Magazine is out now!
Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz
Read it now! 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz
Read it now! 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
August 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The 2025 Magazine is out now!
Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz
Read it now! 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Featuring:
- @duncanivison.bsky.social on Manchester’s bold future
- Simon Johnson on the journey to his Nobel Prize
- Dr Leo Geyer revives music composed more than 80 years ago in Auschwitz
Read it now! 👇
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
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Developed in partnership with leading clean energy firm Enviromena, the project is one of the largest ever renewable energy initiatives in the UK and represents our long-term commitment to sustainability and energy resilience.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
University of Manchester powers up brand new solar farm delivering clean energy to campus
From Monday (1 September), The University of Manchester will begin powering its campus with clean, renewable electricity from a major new solar farm, marking a key milestone in its goal of becoming ze...
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August 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Developed in partnership with leading clean energy firm Enviromena, the project is one of the largest ever renewable energy initiatives in the UK and represents our long-term commitment to sustainability and energy resilience.
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...