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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

👋Meet Wafia! Wafia is a @officialuom.bsky.social Medicine Graduate starting her journey as Resident Doctor at Tameside Hospital! @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

BA Drama graduate Emilia O'Donoghue shares how her time at @officialuom.bsky.social shaped her passion for using arts and culture to support communities across Greater Manchester. @uomhums.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Proud to be 1st in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 🙌✨🌎 As well as first overall, we are also: 🌟 #1 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure 🏙️ #1 Sustainable Cities & Communities 🌇 #1 Responsible Consumption and Production 🌊 #1 Life Below Water 🌱 #1 Life on Land

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Join Musician Godfrey Pambalipe from Afrocats for a fun and interactive drumming session and experience the exciting rhythms of the Djembe 🪘 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building (GA.056) 📅 13 June 🕥 4:00–4:40 PM

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Drumming with Afrocats - Universally Manchester Festival

Take part in a fun and interactive drumming session with Afrocats musician Godfrey Pambalipe. Everyone is...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Asteroids are ancient time capsules that hold clues to how the solar system first formed! Join Dr Sarah Crowther to uncover more about the asteroid Bennu’s 4.5-billion-year story. 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building (GA.056) 📅 13 June 🕥 2PM

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Chasing Asteroids - Universally Manchester Festival

Asteroids are time capsules from the very beginning of our Solar System. They can help us...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

What makes a frog a frog and why do they matter? Join Bethany Dean and Finn Baverstock from Manchester Museum for a talk on the importance of frogs 🐸 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building (GA.056) 📅 13 June 🕥 1PM

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Jumping into Action: How can we save the world’s frogs? - Universally Manchester Festival

Frogs may be small, but they play an important role in the world around us. They...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Join Dr Doron Cohen and Dr Stacey McKnight explore why we are so bad at spotting lies and psychology behind ‘The Traitors’! 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building (GA.056) 📅 13 June 🕥 12PM universallymanchester.com/event/can-yo... @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Can You Spot a Liar? The Psychology of Deception and ‘The Traitors’ - Universally Manchester Festival

Join social psychologists Dr Doron Cohen and Dr Stacey McKnight for an interactive deep dive into...

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MERMan Research Group (University of Manchester) @mermanchester.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

We’re at the Universally Manchester Festival today with colonies to count, bacteria to infect with phage & your very own microbes to create! 🧫 @socialresponuom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Join Dr Ryan Devlin to learn about the air we breathe and how we can use light to make the world around us more visible 💡🫁 📍 Nancy Rothwell Building (GA.056) 📅 13 June 🕥 11 AM universallymanchester.com/event/making... @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Light, Lungs and Air: Making the Invisible, Visible - Universally Manchester Festival

The world is not all that meets the eye. Plenty of the world, even the air...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Are you joining us for the Universally Manchester Festival? Why not come along for Bee Curious! We have a programme of inspiring, thought-provoking talks and interactive performances for all ages 🧠🐝 Check out what’s on and when here:

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Bee Curious at the Universally Manchester Festival - Universally Manchester Festival

Join us on the ground floor lecture theatre in the Nancy Rothwell Building, for the Bee...

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🤖🩺 Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cancer research and treatment. Find out more and explore the latest innovations at the Universally Manchester Festival www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus 📅 13 June 🕒 11am @cruk-mi.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🌋 Ever wondered what’s really happening deep beneath the Earth when a volcano erupts? Join us at the Universally Manchester Festival! www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus 📅 13 June 🕒 11am – 4:30pm @uomscieng.bsky.social @uom-ees.bsky.social @jackbronzietgeo.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🍌 Think you know what's low carbon and what's not? Come and play 'How Bad Are Bananas?' and see if you can guess the carbon footprint of everyday items. 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June 🕒 11am – 4:30pm #universallymanchesterfestival #universityofmanchester

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

⏳ Just 4 days to go until the Universally Manchester Festival on Saturday 13 June 🎉 Take a look at where everything is happening this year and start planning your visit. 📍 Download the festival map from our website: www.universallymanchester.com, or pick up a printed copy at the festival.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It’s gooey, gross and fascinating… but what does mucus actually do, and how does it help keep us healthy? 👃🦠 Come and be curious at Universally Manchester Festival ✨ www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Ever wondered what might be living on your skin? Come and find out whether you carry antibiotic-resistant microbes on you! 🦠 Discover more at the Universally Manchester Festival ✨ www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How did the fight for women’s education transform the University of Manchester? Take a walking tour through campus and discover more at the Universally Manchester Festival ✨ www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June 🕒 11am @thejohnrylands.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

✨ How do we create images using the power of light? ✨ Experiment with light to create images, discover how we use light in the lab, and come and be curious at the Universally Manchester Festival! www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This event is open to students, university colleagues, community members, and allies for a conversation that moves beyond symbolic ‘awareness’ towards questions of justice, resistance, belonging, and solidarity. Find out more here: www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/eve...

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Event: Beyond Visibility: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Lives, Resistance and Futures < Social Responsibility

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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Do you have old or unwanted textbooks you no longer use? 📚 You can donate them at Main Library so that we can make them available for other students through our Textbook Rescue programme! 🙌 Just ask at the Main Library desk 😄

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What happens when a plant meets sunlight for the very first time and how does it survive 🌱☀ Discover more at the Universally Manchester Festival www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @manchester.ac.uk 📅 Saturday 13 June 🕒 11am – 4:30pm #universallymanchesterfestival

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Curious about the hidden imprints of the Ice Ages and what they reveal about the world today? Want to dig deeper? Join us at the Universally Manchester Festival www.universallymanchester.com 📍 Oxford Road Campus, @officialuom.bsky.social 🗓️ 13 June 🕒 11am – 4:30pm @abistone.bsky.social

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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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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A new report from @cep-lse.bsky.social highlights how Greater Manchester’s universities are boosting skills, productivity and inclusive growth across the region. Read full report here: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/downloa... Find out more here:

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New Productivity & Skills Report Highlights GM Universities' Civic Role < Social Responsibility

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 13/05/2026

Great stuff! 🥳🏆 On 6th May, we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of colleagues, students, alumni and external partners. @socialresponuom.bsky.social

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

Shared practice, shared impact 🎵💜 Music in Mind is a long-running collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manchester Camerata, working closely with people living with dementia and their carers across Greater Manchester. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfnm...

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Moments that matter in dementia care

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We have launched a Hydrogen Research Corridor with @manmetuni.bsky.social, uniting world leading expertise across Manchester to accelerate clean energy innovation and support a sustainable future. @uomscieng.bsky.social Find out more: www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/uni...

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University launches Hydrogen Research Corridor < Social Responsibility

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you would like to know more about all our social responsibility work, sign-up to our social responsibility newsletter: www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/about/newsle...

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Social responsibility newsletter < Social Responsibility

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@julianskyrme.bsky.social would like to thank everyone involved in tonight’s event, including the team from Media Services, Hospitality and colleagues from @socialresponuom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

And that’s a wrap! What a very impressive bunch of people. A huge congratulations to everyone @manchester.ac.uk @uomscieng.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social. We are very proud and humbled by the amazing work you are doing!

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The winning award goes to a project that has transformed accessibility and inclusion at the Martin Harris Centre through relaxed performances, community outreach and creative partnerships. Congratulations to Alex Shaw for MHC Breaking Barriers. @uomhums.bsky.social @mhcentre.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The highly commended award goes to an initiative providing a supportive space and proactive health support for colleagues navigating menopause and perimenopause. Congratulations go to SoSS Menospace: Supporting a Menopause-Friendly workplace. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our final category of the night is for Outstanding professional services for social responsibility. This award is to recognise innovation and impact of professional services for social responsibility. #MaDAwards

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

And the winner of this category is a project that empowers pharmacy students to lead cancer awareness conversations with the public by embedding service-learning into their training. Congratulations to Sarah Knighton and Harsha Parmar for Be Aware, Be Empowered @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The next highly commended award goes to a project that is transforming cancer education through flexible online learning for professionals around the world. Congratulations to the Transformative Oncology design, development and delivery team. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The first highly commended award goes to a project bringing students into local primary schools to teach vaping awareness. Congratulations go to Rebecca Marks and Dr Eleanor Balmer for Student-led Vaping Awareness PSHE Lessons in Primary Schools. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our next category is for Outstanding teaching innovation in social responsibility. #MaDAwards

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The winning award goes to an initiative that re-imagined the traditional graduation to create an accessible and inclusive event for graduates and their families who may have otherwise been unable to attend. Congratulations to the Relaxed Graduation Ceremony Team.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The second highly commended award goes to a project bringing women together to build confidence in public speaking through supportive, skills focused sessions. Congratulations go to the Women’s Speaking Club: Building Voice, Confidence and Visibility team. @uomscieng.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The first highly commended award in this category goes to a project challenging colonial legacies and co-creating equitable approaches to international research and teaching. Congratulations to the project Decolonial Praxis. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our next category of the evening: Outstanding contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion. Here we recognise the ways our University community helps to improve equality, diversity and inclusion, both within and beyond the University. #MaDAwards

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Many of our #MaDAwards shortlisted entrants for the public engagement categories will be involved in the Universally Manchester Festival, which will take place, on Saturday, 13 June. Come along and take part in this fun-filled weekend of activities! universallymanchester.com

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Universally Manchester Festival

Universally Manchester Festival - a community day for all with talks, music and more from The University of Manchester.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The winning award goes to a project that co curated a powerful recovery focused exhibition at the Whitworth, using lived experience to challenge stigma and expand inclusion. Congratulations go to the Recoverist Curators Exhibition.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The final subcategory is Outstanding contribution by our cultural institutions. The highly commended award goes to an initiative strengthening connection across Manchester by bringing communities together through cultural celebrations. Congratulations go to Manchester Museum Celebrates

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The winning award goes to a project transforming postgraduate science education by embedding working alongside people with lived experience of illness into teaching. Congratulations go to Lindsey Brown.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our next subcategory is for outstanding public contribution. The highly commended award goes to a project embedding consent education into the first-year experience through proactive support. Well done to the Active Communities Network for Promoting Student Safety & Healthy Relationships.

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The second winning award in this category is for a project co-created with residents in Hopton Court to strengthen community life and support people to age well at home. Congratulation go to Hulme Nannas: (in)visibility, community and urban change @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

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Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester @socialresponuom.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our first wining award in this category goes to a student-led outreach project bringing practical dental advice to expectant parents across Greater Manchester Congratulations go to the Helping Infants and Parents to Protect their Oral Health (HIPPOH) team. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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