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St John's College, Oxford @stjohnsox.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

There are a few free tickets left for tomorrow night's lecture 'Higher Learning in the Post-Truth Age'. Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social, Vice Chancellor @manchester.ac.uk, joins Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor @ox.ac.uk, followed by drinks www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/discover/eve...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Vice Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social invites you to the Universally Manchester Festival 🌍 Join us to explore what it means to build a greener, healthier and fairer world. 📍 @officialuom, Oxford Road campus 🗓️ Saturday 13 June ⏰ 11am – 4:30pm Find out more at universallymanchester.com

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tune in at 8.30am tomorrow morning for our next "Ask the expert" session with @duncanivison.bsky.social, President & Vice-Chancellor of @manchester.ac.uk, who will talk about skills, education and regional productivity. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on.. Skills, education and regional productivity. Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester. Hosted by Bart van Ark. Pictured: Duncan Ivison and Bart van Ark.

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Ask the expert on… skills, education & regional productivity - Thurs 30 April With @duncanivison.bsky.social on how universities, colleges & skills systems can better support regional growth, & why producing graduates alone isn’t enough to boost productivity: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

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Ask the Expert on Productivity: Breakfast Podcast Series

Join us for National Productivity Week's daily live episodes of the Productivity Puzzles podcast

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Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

An extraordinary career & life and a remarkable contribution not just to our field but to European public culture more generally. I always appreciated his synthetic approach to the big questions. I tried to summarize his contribution recently: theconversation.com/jurgen-haber...

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Jürgen Habermas is a major public intellectual. What are his key ideas?

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, now 94, is a thinker of global significance. Duncan Ivison explains two of his most important ideas.

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Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I am hugely honoured to be giving this year’s Warrender lecture, especially given the extraordinary array of political theorists who precede me - including Lea Ypi, Quentin Skinner, and David Miller, among others. My topic: ‘How not to defend liberal institutions’. Looking forward to it!

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Sheffield Political Theory Group @polshef.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This year's Warrender Lecture will be given by Professor Duncan Ivison ( @duncanivison.bsky.social ), President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester (and political philosopher!). Deatails of the lecture can be found at the below link. sheffield.ac.uk/spir/school/...

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Warrender Lecture, Professor Duncan Ivison (University of Manchester)

We are very pleased to announce that this year's Warrender Lecture will be given by Professor Duncan Ivison, and will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 4.30pm-6pm, in the David Rice Lecture Theatre, Fi...

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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Lots to get stuck into in the full write-up (link below). And thanks again to @duncanivison.bsky.social for speaking so clearly on what are very challenging issues. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...

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Duncan Ivison: ‘I have serious questions about the REF’ - Research Professional News

Manchester vice-chancellor discusses assessment reform, missed education “superpower” opportunity and political perils

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Juliette Marchant @juliettemarchant.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

New episode of Her Place in Theory just dropped!! I had the pleasure of chatting with @duncanivison.bsky.social about the formidable philosopher and public intellectual, Martha Nussbaum. Listen, subscribe and give the series a rating on Spotify/Apple! open.spotify.com/episode/7zjS...

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Martha Nussbaum with Duncan Ivison

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

💬 “Music is central to our city’s identity, and Manchester has long nurtured artists of global influence. It’s wonderful that the BRITs will be hosted outside London for the first time, and that Manchester has been chosen… - @duncanivison.bsky.social, President and Vice-Chancellor 🧵3/

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Greater Manchester Universities @greatermanchesteruniversities.org · 21/10/2025

Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social spoke on behalf of GM Vice-Chancellors, highlighting the importance of place in bringing people together. And with that, our formal launch draws to a close, thank you to everyone who made it such a success! #GreaterManchesterCivicUniversities #GMUniversities

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 16/10/2025

From Manchester for the world. We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century. Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...

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Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I am at the Labour Party conference for the next couple of days - and we @manchester.ac.uk have a packed program of events we’re running & participating in. See you in Liverpool!

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 20/08/2025

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...

The image shows an illustrated pair of hands holding open a colorful book filled with abstract, dreamlike visuals such as a moon in space, musical notes with glowing orbs, and the Earth.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 16/07/2025

Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk. University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation. Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social. www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...

Deborah Prentice stood with Duncan Ivison in front of a background of trees and town-square buildings.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 04/07/2025

Welcoming Patrick Vallance, Minister of State (Science, Innovation and Technology) to UoM this week At @jodrellbank.bsky.social he met the team behind the SKA and climbed the telescope! On campus, Patrick toured Manchester's thriving innovation ecosystem with @duncanivison.bsky.social.

Duncan Ivison and Patrick Vallance smiling in front of the UoM arch, dressed smartly.

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Oxford Road Corridor @oxrdmcr.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Oxford Road Corridor and MIDAS have launched a new Life Sciences Investment Prospectus, spotlighting Manchester’s strengths in health innovation. Discover why the future of life sciences runs through Manchester.

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Manchester Launches New Life Sciences Investment Prospectus

Discover why Manchester is a top destination for life sciences investment in the UK, with a new prospectus led by MIDAS and Oxford Road Corridor.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 18/06/2025

Hear from our President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison (@duncanivison.bsky.social) as he reflects on what this recognition means for our community. #THEglobalimpact #THEUniRankings

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

@julianskyrme.bsky.social is having a chat with @duncanivison.bsky.social and our Vice Dean for Social Responsibility in Humanities and our social responsibility intern. What are they talking about? Find out next week!

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 13/06/2025

Pep Guardiola reflects on receiving an honorary degree, in conversation with President and Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social Pep shares insights on leadership, education, and the values that have shaped his journey - on and off the @mancity.com pitch. youtu.be/sgibgzrqdqQ

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🎓 Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree Q&A at The University of Manchester

YouTube video by The University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 09/06/2025

“Pep is an innovator and a winner. He’s helped make Manchester a global success story.” – Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social

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Duncan Ivison @duncanivison.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

For my first post on this place - an explainer on Habermas for the Aussie TC (no doubt an example of what @bonniehonig.bsky.social memorably called ‘Habermas creep’) theconversation.com/who-is-jurge...

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Who is Jürgen Habermas? And why is he such a major public intellectual?

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, now 94, is a thinker of global significance. What are his key ideas?

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