Faculty of Humanities
@uomhums
The Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester.
🍃Charlotte Brontë called the moors “a wilderness of heath,” but today they’re shaped by clearance and burning. Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk say rewilding can help Britain's wildfire defence. 🔗https://theconversation.com/how-rewilding-could-help-stop-the-spread-of-britains-wildfires-288968
Have you ever changed your journey because you felt unsafe? 🚌 Researchers from @uomsoss.bsky.social have partnered with @greatermcr.bsky.social and the Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership to explore women's experiences of travelling across #GreaterManchester. [🧵1/2]
🎉@manchester.ac.uk has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings! 🔗https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-rankings-sustainability-impact/
The University of Manchester is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Lei Chen as Chair of Comparative Law, Lee Kai Hung Chair of Chinese Politics, and Director of the Manchester China Institute. We look forward to welcoming Prof Chen to campus in August! www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
Today's conference ends with a fireside chat featuring a student panel sharing real experiences and insights into global AI inequalities. 💜We're proud of our students sharing their stories and giving us valuable insights. & that's a wrap! Stay tuned to hear more about our research highlights 🧵9/9
Day 2 🆕 This AM we had our plenary panel, chaired by Khalid Nadvi, and welcomed Mohamed Elrefai (@adobe.com), Prof Mirjam Hauck ( @openuniversity.bsky.social) and David Raho(HM Prison and Probation Service) - discussion ranged from AI adoption among disabled and neurodivergent learners 🧵7/
Day 1 is all wrapped up! Finishing with a skills workshop, focused on building the accessibility professional of the future. Brilliantly led by @slewth.bsky.social and Andy Coverdale from @unisouthampton.bsky.social joined by Kellie Mote and Laura Hutton from @jisc.bsky.social 🧵5/
Diving straight into our plenary panel with Dr James Brooks, Prof Jenn Hallam, Sami Karamalla Gaiballa, Rebecca Hodgson, and Prof Juup Stelma, discussing AI and Inclusion at @manchester.ac.uk. 💡How can we continue to make sure we're talking to all students when discussing AI in education? 🧵2/
🚀 We're starting this morning with an exciting debate about AI in Higher Education #EduSky #AIinEducation Kicking off today's conference, @duncanivison.bsky.social highlights the importance of addressing the digital divide from AI in education. 🧵1/
104 matches. 16 cities. One major climate cost. ⚽ Experts warn that the environmental cost of global sport is rising rapidly, and FIFA must change their approach to reduce football’s environmental impact. @manchester.ac.uk #FIFA #Football 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...
Join us for an event showcasing five powerful stories of individuals working at the intersections of China and the world. From border markets to beauty pageants, these “contact zones” reveal how the everyday work of individuals builds understanding and navigates difference. uom.link/InbetweenChina
BNY and @manchester.ac.uk announced the launch of the Future of Work Alliance, a five-year, £5 million initiative to advance responsible human-led digital transformation. @alliancembs.bsky.social will tailor academic programmes to prepare BNY leaders for an AI-enabled organisation. #AI
There's a lot say about AI in education, but one thing's for sure: human creativity is essential to the successful adoption of AI👇 Join the AI in Higher Education Conference, June 9-10, online or at Whitworth Art Gallery. 🔗 uom.link/AIConference @manchester.ac.uk @uomseed.bsky.social #EduSky
That's a wrap! What an exciting night of topical debate and insight! Stay tuned for the podcast details and how to catch up on the event if you missed it. 🧵8/8 @uomsoss.bsky.social @manchestermill.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk
As part of the live podcast recording, @manchestermill.bsky.social quizzes @robfordmancs.bsky.social on the recent local elections, internal factions within the Labour Party and how much these divides are still in the aftermath of the Brexit vote. Podcast will be available soon 👀 🧵7/
We're at @alliancembs.bsky.social for today's event, "Labour's wobbling Jenga tower: The 2024 general election two years on" A special event marking @robfordmancs.bsky.social new book, 'The British General Election of 2024' and a night of insight into British politics today. Stay tuned 🧵👇
Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social for a special lecture with composer, producer and CTO of Massive Attack Andrew Melchior on AI, copyright and the fight for creative authorship. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986007867...
Congrats to Dr J. Michelle Coghlan on her new book 'New York: A Literary Anthology', part of the Pan Macmillan Collector's Library series of pocket-sized travel paperbacks Join an in conversation event at Blackwell's Bookshops on @manchester.ac.uk campus on 12 June to hear more 🔗 uom.link/NewYork
Explore today’s threat actors, how cyber-attacks happen and the vulnerabilities that make them possible with a micro-credential in Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security from The University of Manchester. 🎓Save up to 20% if you are UoM alumni ✅Book now: www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online...
Can Generative AI make higher education more equitable, or could it widen the gap for students who need support most? In June, colleagues at @uomseed.bsky.social are hosting a major conference exploring the realities of AI, accessibility, and inclusion 👉 uom.link/AIConference 🧵1 @manchester.ac.uk
What a great day! We loved seeing so much creativity flow in yesterday's workshops, with so many interesting reflections and ideas from attendees. Happy 10th birthday @muarg.bsky.social! 🎉
We're excited to introduce our new Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Students, Prof Alvin Birdi. Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation & Enhancement and Prof of Economics Education at the Uni of Bristol, he will become Vice-Dean for TLS on 1 August 🔗 lnkd.in/eSYrQ4ik
A new study has suggested that the transformation of Twitter into X under Elon Musk marks the rise of a new, illiberal regime for governing social media platforms, controllable by one person and used to push their own political agenda. Let's explore the research 👇 🧵1/
@manchester.ac.uk has been appointed as the UK-based Coordinating Team for the UK China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education (UKCHA), A forum of ten British and seven Chinese universities renowned in Arts and Humanities. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
We're joining @hcrinstitute.bsky.social for a special lecture, "Navigating Humanitarian Medical Care in Active Conflict" with Dr Natalie Roberts (@docnat.bsky.social) from @msf.ca. A talk focused on her experiences as a medical practitioner working on the front lines in humanitarian zones. 🧵
And that's a wrap! After a Q&A full of questions from science communications to 'greenwashing', Fiona Divine (Vice Dean for Humanities @manchester.ac.uk) closes the event, emphasising the importance of the humanities in navigating these challenges in everyday life 📚 🧵
Now time for our panel session. A panel that shows the impact of @ipbes.net has. Academia, business, and nature organisations together in one place. @rspb.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @unitedutilities.bsky.social @alliancembs.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social 🧵
We're kicking off with a warm welcome from Nalin Thakkar, our Vice-President for Social Responsibility at @manchester.ac.uk. A bold message about taking big steps towards a nature-positive future, and how our university can help 🍃🌎 🧵
🎉It's a full house tonight! A room full of brilliant minds. From businesses, academics to policymakers - we're excited to see what brilliant ideas spark this evening. 🧵