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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Settling into the new academic year? 🍂 If you're starting work on assignments, check out the Library's subject guides - a resource tailored to *your* subject, designed to help you find the most relevant materials and information Search for 'subject guides' on our website

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Reading for pleasure can support brain health, cognition and wellbeing. New research commissioned by The Queen’s Reading Room brings together evidence and strengthens the case for free, welcoming public libraries that help everyone find something they love to read: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Got old textbooks you no longer need? 📚 Donate them ahead of the new academic year and help give them a new home. New students can pick up a donated textbook completely free at our Textbook Rescue event on Thursday 24 September at the Spend Smart Fair in University Place. ♻️

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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Who used the library in 1900? This reader application form was submitted by Isaac Schliffer a bookbinder from Moss Side. To use the library’s collection today you can apply online and make an appointment to access the collections. Or you can browse digitised collections available online.

Handwritten application form from 1900 for permission to read at the John Rylands Library in Manchester.

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Annalisa Nicholson @apuddleofmuddle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's just weird isn't it when the British Museum is running a sold-out exhibition, when The Odyssey reports $1billion at the box office, when the V&A has just opened the most innovative and accessible museum model in Europe....and this is what our minister for research comes out with.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎉 We have joined the Open Education Network! 🎉 This marks an important milestone for the Library's Flip to Open project, providing access to a wealth of expertise, resources and support that will help us expand the creation and adoption of OER across the University. ow.ly/yv7w50ZET4s

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 26/08/2026

📈 New government figures show a significant rise in library use across England - 36% of people aged 16+ engaged with a library service at least once in 2025/26. That's up from 31% the previous year and the highest level since the pandemic. Read the full findings: www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26 - libraries: report

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements of disabled people, challenging negative attitudes, and embracing positively disability identity. The Library Experience Team can offer personalised support for staff and students - find out more ow.ly/Fac450ZglUK

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We're proud to see *Ian Curtis: Insight* open today at Voltz Clarke Gallery, showcasing rare material from the British Pop Archive to an international audience. Featuring handwritten lyrics, photographs and more, the exhibition offers a new perspective on Ian Curtis’s enduring cultural legacy ✨

Minimalist concert poster for Joy Division with yellow text on dark gray background, listing support, date, venue, and ticket price.

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Handwritten lyric to 'Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division, Ian Curtis. Handwritten poem on white paper with crossed-out words and emotional reflections on hardship and ambition.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from The University of Manchester Library! 🌈 Why not explore our LGBTQ+ Special Collections, with archives, images and printed books from the 1700s to modern day, including letters between the Ladies of Llangollen, and the papers of LGBTQ+ equality campaigner A.E. (Tony) Dyson.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Exams are here 📚 The Library is supporting you every step of the way with study support, wellbeing resources, drop-ins, and sessions like Show Up & Study and Relax & Recharge. Keep an eye out for extra support throughout the exam period!

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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Forgotten Library is now open! The exhibition explores the personal book collection of Enriqueta Rylands, founder of The John Rylands Library. Kept at her home, Longford Hall, the collection reveals her life as a passionate reader and collector. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free entry.

Page with decorative foliage border. Blue box in centre reads The Forgotten Library Enriqueta Rylands and her books. Until Saturday 31 October.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One of only two UK libraries with full access to all 10 China Academic Journals collections, you can access over 9,300 high-quality CNKI E-Books from China’s leading scholars, spanning Art, Literature, History, Geography, and Philosophy, fully downloadable for research, study, and teaching.

Title reads 'CNKI e-Books', with an image of the covers of several books available in the service. There is text underneath the title which reads: Over 9,000 titles available on History, Arts, Philosophy and Region, Language and Literature, and Ethnicity and Geography. Continuously updated and sourced from 230 well-known publishers. PDF full-text downloads and online reading.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 05/05/2026

Professor Cecilia Wong has been awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). ⭐ Her work focuses on developing spatial analysis and policy monitoring, helping policymakers better understand people, place and economic change www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...

Text reads, 'Manchester planning expert wins profession's highest honour'

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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A century ago today, Britain was brought to a standstill as the General Strike began. In our latest blog, Dr Janette Martin explores its impact on Manchester, drawing on material from The Guardian Archive at the John Rylands Library to reveal how the city responded: ow.ly/GsoL50YUiVR

Black and white illustration of two men in a heated discussion over documents, featured in a 1920 Manchester Guardian news bulletin.

The Manchester Guardian News Bulletin 18 September 1920, GDN 256/1

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sasha baker @sasha98.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This "investigation" is straight-up incitement against people seking asylum, especially LGBTQ+ people. No acknowledgement that LGB asylum claims are LESS LIKELY to succeed than other claims. No acknowlegement that the dodgy lawyers are CLEARLY scamming their clients www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Anyone who knows immigration bureaucracy will know that people who seek asylum because they are gay undergo hostile and humiliating scrutiny. Media reports that suggest people “pretend to be gay because it’s an easy route for a visa” are missing the glaring fact there is no “easy” way to get asylum.

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Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

How do we empower young people who may be the first in their family to go to uni? Through the @educationuom.bsky.social Connect & Contribute scheme students studying at @manchester.ac.uk mentor local 6th form students to help with their uni applications👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Photo of a group of young people sitting around a table talking. Text on top reads: Manchester students mentor local teenagers to build confidence in applying for university

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Carsten Timmermann @ctimmermann.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Why do the government reps on the news talk about the imminent new cost of living crisis as if it was the consequence of a natural disaster, rather than the *choice* of people who we used to consider our allies? Which btw is also costing 1000s of lives?

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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

New piece for policy@manchester about Reading for Pleasure. We need to keep banging the drum about how important it is and also offer suggestions for how we need to support the implementation of it. @uomseed.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Did anyone watch "Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere" on Netflix last night? If you want to jump into some emerging research that looks at exactly how we tackle this, what the manosphere is and what this means, then have a read 👇 🧵1/

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

❓Got a question about using the Library? 📅Book onto one of our upcoming Library drop-ins via our website - open to all: Monday 16th March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 18th March 12pm-1pm Monday 23rd March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 25th March 12pm-1pm ow.ly/MwVc50YsqwQ

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS: SEED PGR Research Conference We welcome submissions from researchers at any stage in their postgraduate journey in related fields across Greater Manchester, from any discipline, especially those who have not presented at a conference before 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Conference
World in Flux: Weaving Interdisciplinary Responses to Global Challenges
Call for Papers and Posters
Deadline: Monday 30 March 2026

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Need a book or other resource that the Library doesn't currently hold? You can use the Library's order services to get what you need - completely for free! www.library.manchester.ac.uk/resour…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Want to learn more about the history of women’s education at Manchester? Join our heritage walking tours on ‘Degrees of Change: the fight for women’s education at The University of Manchester’ The tour will leave from the front desk of Main Library 12pm, Monday 9th March 1pm, Tuesday 10th March.

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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The study points to using libraries and visiting museums as bringing these enormous brain health benefits ... who would have thought? Well, librarians and museum folk for a start ... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds

Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Library Training and Support: Workshops, online guides and drop-in support available all year round See Training and Support via the Library website www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Library's fifth Imagine2030 annual report is now available! Find out more about our services, physical and digital resources, which support and advance research, teaching and learning across The University of Manchester. ow.ly/IaXR50XSmyW

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Imagine 2030 Annual Report 2024-25

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Lucy Pearson @lrpearson.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

When people talk about the idea that some universities must go under, there’s a certain tendency to behave as if these smaller local campuses are negligible- regrettable casualties perhaps but not ‘real’ universities. This report does a great job of illustrating why that’s wrong.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Help shape the future of our Digital Collections by sharing your feedback: ✅ Take our survey ✅ Join a workshop ✅ Volunteer for an interview Find out more: ow.ly/62yZ50Y1PGb

Detailed layout of Manchester Ship Canal and Manchester Docks showing water routes, docks, and adjacent infrastructure in a vintage map style.

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Take a look at our assessment support resource, filled with guidance to help you prepare and revise effectively: www.education.library.manchester.ac…

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The Office for Open Research is pleased to announce our third cohort of Open Research Fellows 2025/26. The Fellowship supports open, transparent and inclusive research, giving Fellows time to lead impactful projects and share best practice. #OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Explore the online world and develop your digital communications skills with our online 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! Head to the UCIL website now. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/exp…

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We're here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. The Library is offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: www.library.manchester.ac.uk/traini…

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Few myths irk me more than people saying no-one uses libraries anymore. Approaching the end of my year as President of @cilip.bsky.social, it's with joy that I share data from @librariesconnected.bsky.social. Loans up 14%, Digital borrowing up, Non-fiction up, Library visits up. tinyurl.com/29yrzywh

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

⚖️ 🌍 On Human Rights Day, explore a range of materials from the archives of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 1919-1997: Widening the Range of Our Digital Archives. ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC

“Young Red Cross nurses, 1950s” by British Red Cross., CC BY 2.0

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The University of Manchester Library are collecting donations of new and pre-loved children’s books for the Children’s Book Project. All donations support the Children’s Book Project, giving books to families who need them most. 📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm

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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

1st December marks World AIDS Day, a moment to remember those lost and honour those living with HIV. Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.

Poster, International AIDS Day at the Hacienda, 1987 - from the John Rylands Library Rob Gretton Archive

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Explore the online world with our 'Digital Society' course unit. Develop the essential skills needed for a connected society. Sign up today on the UCIL website!

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative. Book your place now! ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Check out our Library support for assessment resource to help you revise effectively www.education.library.manchester.ac.uk/mle/packages...

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 18/11/2025

Manchester Libraries Trust, Read Manchester and Manchester #Libraries have launched a Christmas book appeal. The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most. A terrific example of libraries' work in the community. www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course recommendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/h…

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Rachel Garraway @racheluomlib.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Library is here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...

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