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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · 2h

With many thanks to @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social and @lukedgraham.bsky.social for organising it.

uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · 2h

The ManReg Public Law Seminar Series, now in its third year, resumed for 2025-26 with a brilliant seminar by Professor @robertthomas223.bsky.social on "The Impact of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman on Special Educational Needs and Disability in England". @uomsoss.bsky.social

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · 7d

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Dr Guy Baldwin @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social · 12d

Campus looking very scenic as another academic year at the University of Manchester Law School (@uomlaw.bsky.social) begins!

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13d

Looking for things to do in Manchester? Explore our must-see cultural gems!
🦖 Manchester Museum – Explore natural history and world cultures.
🎨 The Whitworth – Experience innovative art and exhibitions.
✨ @jodrellbank.bsky.social – Discover the wonders of space and cutting-edge science.

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 19d

🌐 Big news! @officialuom.bsky.social is now the UN Academic Impact Vice-Chair for SDG10 research after a successful application from @uomlaw.bsky.social academics @lucyfrith.bsky.social and Prof. Elain Dewhurst👏

How exciting🎉

🔗 Read more via the link below 👇

#UoMImpact #SoSSResearch #SDG10 #UN

University of Manchester appointed as UN Academic Impact Vice-Chair for SDG10 research

The University of Manchester has been appointed as the new United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goals Hub Vice-Chair for Research for SDG10 (Reduced inequalities) by the United Natio...

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to Keir Monteith KC, a @uomsalc.bsky.social Simon Industrial and Professional fellow, on his recent promotion to Honorary Professor of Law.

Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk...

@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social @eithnequinn.bsky.social

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · 20d

Congratulations to our Professors @lucyfrith.bsky.social and Elaine Dewhurst!

Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 20d

👏 Professors Lucy Frith (@lucyfrith.bsky.social) and Elaine Dewhurst from @uomlaw.bsky.social will play a leading role in shaping and advancing the work of the UNAI SDG 10 Hub, contributing to global efforts to promote equality and reduce inequalities.

@uomsoss.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 20d

👏 Professors Lucy Frith (@lucyfrith.bsky.social) and Elaine Dewhurst from @uomlaw.bsky.social will play a leading role in shaping and advancing the work of the UNAI SDG 10 Hub, contributing to global efforts to promote equality and reduce inequalities.

@uomsoss.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excellent news. Congratulations to the Manchester Innocence Project! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/i...

Innocence success in the United Nations

Since its inception, the Task Force has submitted over 15 reports to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (HRC), with further work actively underway.At The University of Manchester Law School, P...

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Aug 12

Co-organised by Emma Luce Scali, John Haskell & Raffaella Nigro, the 2025 Roccella Summer School & Global Law and Political Economy Summer Academy brought 70+ participants to the southern Italian town of Roccella for a week of reflection on international law & political economy.

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Aristea Koukiadaki @aristeakoukiadaki.bsky.social · Aug 1

Now recruiting @uomlaw.bsky.social for the final position in the CURE project and are looking for a computational expert to join our UKRI (ERC)-funded multidisciplinary and international research on remedies in comparative labour law! Please see: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai....

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

“Environmental impact assessments, strategic environmental impact assessments and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment” You can read the report here www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul... @uomsoss.bsky.social

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Under the guidance of Prof Carolyn Abbot and @yusrasuedi.bsky.social, UoM UG & PG law students wrote a report responding to the Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Healthy Environment’s Open Call for Input:

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Jul 18

"My dad has carried me through life any way he knew how" 💜

Law graduate Aamna has shared these adorable photos of her and her dad throughout the years with us...

A University of Manchester graduate smiles as her dad lifts her into the air in the Old Quad on campus

A teenager, wearing a purple University of Manchester hoodie, smiles as her dad carries her, lifting her into the air

A young girl smiles as her dad holds her in his arms

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations to our students on their graduation yesterday. We are very proud of you! Here are some images from the perspective of the teaching staff. @uomsoss.bsky.social

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 16

The project is in partnership with colleagues from the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne, and involves studying mechanisms of constitutional accountability across the UK, Canada and Australia.

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are proud to announce that a Manchester team comprising @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social (PI), @lukedgraham.bsky.social , Shiling Xiao, Robert Thomas and Javier Garcia Oliva have been awarded a Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto Research Fund grant.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Jul 15

Behind the scenes at graduation... 🎓

From the sounds of the Whitworth Hall organ to a guard of honour as you make your way back to the Old Quad, these clips capture some of our favourite moments on campus.

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎓 While studying the Miscarriages of Justice law module at @uomlaw.bsky.social, Fatin Najwa Fadzli was inspired by Tom Hedges’ story—wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal—to explore justice reform through creative advocacy.

📖 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/f...

From the Classroom to a Calling: How a Miscarriages of Justice module sparked a student’s passion for reform

When Professor Claire McGourlay re-designed the Miscarriages of Justice undergraduate module with Suzanne Gower, they did so with a clear purpose: to bring the law to life through real-world stories a...

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congrats to @uomlaw.bsky.social Professor Sarah Devaney, named Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ working group reviewing the 14-day rule on human embryo research 🧬

More on this important project 👉

#SoSSAchievements #SoSSResearch #Bioethics #HealthcareLaw

SoSS professor to Chair working group reviewing 14-day rule for human embryo research

Sarah Devaney, Professor of Healthcare Law and Regulation, has been announced by Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) as Chair of its working group for a project reviewing the 14-day rule for human em...

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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · Jul 7

Many congratulations to our lecturer @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social !

Dr Guy Baldwin @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social · Jul 4

I'm delighted to have been awarded a Yorke Prize by @cambridgelaw.bsky.social for my PhD thesis, "The Justification and Limits of Liberty of Conscience". A monograph based on the thesis will be published in 2026 with @hartpublishing.bsky.social

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · Jul 2

The School of Social Sciences Research Showcase 2025 was a brilliant celebration of methodological innovation—from stitching and storytelling to NLP and human rights.

Big thanks to all who shared their work and ideas!

#SoSSResearch #ResearchInnovation #CreativeMethods

@uomhums.bsky.social

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · Jun 27

Booking is open for the @mitchellsna.bsky.social Summer School on Network Analysis for Social Sciences!
📅15–26 Sept 2025 @manchester.ac.uk
3 hands-on courses, no prior experience needed

👉 Book by 30th June: estore.manchester.ac.uk/short-course...

@socialstats.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social

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Hannah Daniels-Dunleavy 🎗️ @hannahdd.bsky.social · Jun 30

Had a great day at the @uomlaw.bsky.social celebration of Margot Brazier event, which was excellent. 10/10.

The M56, in my faithful little car without air con, was less excellent. 1/10.

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Geoff Pearson @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social · Jul 1

Katie Stoker of @uomlaw.bsky.social presents her paper on football player migration post-Brexit at the Annual Sport and EU Conference in Naples.

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