The University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester@manchester· 4d

Welcome, Professor Mahima Swamy! 💜 An internationally recognised researcher in intestinal immunology, Professor Swamy has joined the University of Manchester's Lydia Becker Institute as Professor of Immunology, strengthening its world-class expertise in barrier immunity.

The University of Manchester@manchester· 5d

A SURPRISING WEAPON AGAINST EXTREME HEAT 👇☀️🔥 Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heatwaves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heatwave days

The University of Manchester@manchester· 6d

THIS COULD TRANSFORM CANCER TREATMENT 👇 A little‑known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester’s Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute ( @cruk-mi.bsky.social) have found.

Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer

The University of Manchester@manchester· 15d

Meet Team GB's Graeme Thomas... 🚣‍♂️👨‍🎓 Graeme's intense training for the 2012 London Olympics meant that he missed out on graduation - 14 years and a spectacular sporting career later, we thought we should have him back to celebrate properly! 🏅 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

The University of Manchester@manchester· 20d

Graduation Season >> 🥰🎓🥳

The University of Manchester@manchester· 21d

"Big massive party. That's how I see it." 🎉 Meet Rylan, Foreperson in our Environmental Services team, who makes sure our campus looks its best for graduation. #UniversityofManchester

The University of Manchester@manchester· 22d

Meet the #UniversityChallenge team! Tune in to BBC2 tonight at 8:30pm to cheer on the team as they take on @durham.ac.uk Best of luck to Maciej Wojdyła, Ethan Lehane, Argyro Olympitis and Caroline Ball - you’ve got this 👏

The University of Manchester@manchester· 22d

The Odyssey: a story shaped to be retold 📜📖✨ Meet experts from The University of Manchester and John Rylands Library to explore the oldest known surviving copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form on parchment and find out why the story has resonated with so many through the centuries.

The University of Manchester@manchester· 25d

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. 🎶🎓

The University of Manchester@manchester· 26d

Manchester's Air Quality Supersite is helping scientists track dust travelling thousands of miles from the Sahara. 🌍 Data contributed to a Nature study revealing growing health and energy risks from desert dust pollution across Europe. @jamesallanatmos.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 10

What is the sun doing to your skin's body clock? As another heatwave hits the UK, and with high temperatures becoming more common, it's more important than ever to understand the effects of sun exposure ☀️ Professor of chronobiology, Qing-Jun Meng, has studied body clocks at UoM for 21 years...

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 10

The University of Manchester campus - then vs now 📸 See more on on our Insta www.instagram.com/p/DakdmO6iNe...

A two-part split image showing a "Then" and "Now" comparison of the historic Whitworth Hall interior at the University of Manchester. The top "Then" section is a black-and-white photo of the empty hall, showcasing long rows of wooden chairs leading toward a massive, intricate pipe organ on a raised stage under a grand Gothic arched ceiling. The bottom "Now" section is a vibrant color photo taken from the exact same angle during a graduation ceremony. The hall is packed with a crowd of graduates wearing black gowns and mortarboards. On stage, university faculty in bright purple and red academic robes conduct the ceremony beneath the pipe organ, which is illuminated with dramatic purple and blue stage lighting. Large, ornate chandeliers glow warmly from the wooden rafters.

A two-part split image showing a "Then" and "Now" comparison of The Quadrangle (Old Quad) at the University of Manchester. The top "Then" photo is black-and-white, showing the historic courtyard completely packed with tightly parked vintage cars from the mid-20th century, set against the neo-Gothic stone university buildings. A classic iron hanging lantern is fixed to the stone wall in the immediate left foreground. The bottom "Now" photo is a bright color shot from the same spot, showing the courtyard beautifully transformed into a pedestrianized green space with a manicured lawn, lush green trees, and wooden benches. The same historic lantern remains on the left, but the background stone buildings are now partially covered in climbing green ivy under a clear blue sky.

A two-part split image showing a "Then" and "Now" comparison of Oxford Road looking south through the University of Manchester campus. The top "Then" photo shows the iconic concrete precinct footbridge that used to span completely across the multi-lane road, with "The University of Manchester" printed in white text across its center. Blue and white double-decker buses and cars are seen driving underneath it. The bottom "Now" photo shows the exact same street view after the bridge was completely demolished, opening up a wide view of the clear blue sky. The road is framed by the modern, glass-fronted Alliance Manchester Business School on the right and a red-brick campus building on the left, both displaying long, vertical purple banners that read "The University of Manchester."

A two-part split image showing a "Then" and "Now" comparison of the University of Manchester's Main Library entrance area on Burlington Street. The top "Then" photo is black-and-white, showing the stark, concrete Brutalist facade of the library's main entrance next to the historic two-story Christie Building with its classic arched windows on the right. The courtyard ground is mostly bare paving. The bottom "Now" photo is a full-color shot on a sunny day. The modern library entrance now features a prominent purple canopy reading "Main Library." The historic building on the right features a circular clock face near its roofline. A leafy green tree now stands in the courtyard, and students are seen walking by and relaxing on the steps.

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 8

How could you change the world? 💡 Here are the winners of the 2026 Ideas with Impact Awards, who will receive a share of £350,000 in prize funding to launch their world-changing ventures. The awards are open to staff, students, and alumni - what big idea would you pitch? @uomif.bsky.social

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 7

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The Whitworth Building with green foliage in the foreground

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 6

The Manchester Odyssey 🏛️ This is the oldest known surviving copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form on parchment, and brings us closer in time to Homer's epic.

The Manchester Odyssey - the oldest known surviving copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form on parchment.

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jul 1

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...

Text reads, 'Ragebait culture on social media exposed in new study'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 30

Researchers have played a key role in unveiling the most detailed photo ever made of our galaxy’s heart. Containing more than 60 million stars, it offers an unprecedented view of the galactic bulge and could help confirm the existence of exoplanets. @esa.int www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Text reads, 'Manchester researcher helps capture most detailed picture of the Milky Way's crowded heart.'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 29

Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope used in nuclear fission. Found in nuclear waste, it can pose serious a risk to human health, with exposure linked to bone cancers. A new study has found that crushed concrete could help lock it away it for the long term... ☢️ doi.org/10.1021/acse...

Text reads, 'Concrete waste from nuclear sites could lock away active strontium'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 26

How do plants and soil microbes share scarce nutrients in fragile ecosystems? New research shows that alpine plants and microbes use different forms of nitrogen, helping them coexist in nutrient-poor soils – offering insights into ecosystem resilience🌱 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Text reads, 'Manchester researchers reveal how plants and soil microbes share nitrogen, helping fragile alpine ecosystems survive'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 25

How can we control ice growth? A new study suggests that the answer may lie inside polymer nanoparticles! 🧊 By tuning the particles’ internal structure, scientists can influence how ice crystals grow, with implications for cryobiology, food storage and anti-icing. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Text reads, 'Engineering nanoparticle interiors lets us control ice growth while preserving how particles interact with their surroundings. - Professor Matt Gibson, Chair in Sustainable Biomaterials'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 24

🙌 We’ve been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings. @timeshighered.bsky.social

1st in the world in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Ratings

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 23

Honorary degrees awarded to four individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public life, culture, science, and the continued success of Manchester! Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell Dr Maria Balshaw CBE Sir Howard Bernstein (1953–2024) Sir Richard Leese ⭐🎓👏

Text reads, 'University honours four outstanding individuals with honorary degrees'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 22

A new book, focused on tombs at Saqqara, explores how beliefs and funerary practices evolved even within a single generation, showing that ancient Egyptian religion was dynamic, adaptable and shaped by changing social priorities. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/transmiss...

Text reads, 'Tombs reveal Ancient Egyptian religion was constantly evolving' book reveals

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 19

Real-time microscopy has revealed how tellurium nanostructures form and evolve in liquid, showing that growth begins with spherical seed particles that develop into nanowires competing for material. doi.org/10.1016/j.ma... #MaterialsScience #Nanomaterials #ElectronMicroscopy #Semiconductors

Text reads, 'Real-time imaging links nanowire growth to improved tellurium deposition with bismuth seeding'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 17

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...

'Study warns unequal access to NHS social prescribing could reinforce inequalities'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 16

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...

Text reads, 'Today's housing emergency is nearly 200 years in the making, says new report'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 13

Congratulations to three of our professors, who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 👏 Professors David Knowles, Luke Georghiou and Gareth Evans have received the honour in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service.

Side by side images of Professor David Knowles, Professor Luke Georghiou and Professor Gareth Evans

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 12

🚨 Study proves existence of aliens! 👽 Kidding... but how would you really want to find out? Well, a UoM astronomer has led a major international overhaul of the rules that govern how scientists would announce evidence of extra-terrestrial life... www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 10

The World Cup could become the ‘most polluting ever’. 🏭⚽ A study claims governing bodies are prioritising commercial expansion over environmental concerns, and that the sport has become tied to fossil fuel interests and unsustainable growth. 📝 @lborouniversity.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social

Text reads, 'expert issue climate warning ahead of expanded FIFA world cup'

The University of Manchester@manchester· Jun 9

A major new #BeeWell study of more than 115,000 young people suggests teenage wellbeing may be recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study found steady improvements in satisfaction and loneliness among pupils. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...