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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 18h

Congratulations to our School of Management which has received re-accreditation for three years from EQUIS, one of the world's leading authorities on business and management education. 👏 (1/2)

School of Management academics stood together smiling and cheering outside the management building.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to our Visa Support team who have been shortlisted for a UKCISA #WeAreInternational Award for Outstanding Student Support (Visas and Immigration). 👏 The shortlisting is recognition for our team’s support for international students.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Some of our subjects have been ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Guardian University Guide 2027. Bradford’s Paramedic Science programme is second, while Chemical Engineering programme is sixth in the guide. We have risen 18 places to joint 51st out of 123 institutions in the table.

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Understanding Society @usociety.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New podcast: what effect do food banks have on the mental health of the people who use them? With Muhammad Waqas Assistant Professor in Economics @uniofbradford.bsky.social and @helenbarnard.bsky.social Director of Policy, Research and Impact @trusselluk.bsky.social

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Food banks and mental health - Understanding Society

Podcast: research asks what effect food banks have on the mental health of people who use them

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Business leaders from across the region are invited to come together this month to explore how organisations can respond to the rapidly accelerating impact of artificial intelligence.

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Bradford Literature Festival @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Can you find the connections? 🧩 Swipe across for the answers! Programme is live in 2 days, can you guess who is coming from some of these? 👀 #BradfordLitFest #NYTimes #Connections #NYTgames

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

On this blessed occasion of Eid ul-Adha, we wish you and your loved ones joy, happiness, peace and prosperity!✨

Silhouetted skyline with crescent moons on minarets against a sunset sky, featuring the text "Eid ul-Adha Mubarak" and a crescent moon in the sky.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Do you want to gain insights to develop and grow your SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) using the latest research from the University of Bradford’s School of Management?

The School of Management Bright Building in the sunshine. The text is promoting an upcoming event, reading: 'Challenges of Creating Sustainable Small Businesses. Join Professor David Spicer for an interactive workshop on Thursday 28 May, 12:30 - 1:30pm, and gain practical insights to help your business grow and adapt.'

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The SAfe Home Meds Study (SAHMS), led by the University & funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research will design & test a new medicines management safety system to support older people & others who rely on home care workers to take their prescribed treatments. @nihr.bsky.social

An open drawer of medication. Text reads: 'Disability activist backs £1m home care medicines safety study. University of Bradford researchers are developing new tools to help make taking medicines safer for people receiving care at home.'

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Ahead of our next 6 Decades Lecture, From Lab to Life: 60 Years of Health Breakthroughs, we welcomed Paul Bennett, MPharm (Hons) 1984, to visit campus. (1/5)

Paul Bennett standing in front of a marble wall in the University of Bradford Richmond Building which reads 'This, the first building for the University of Bradford was opened on 11th June 1965 by the first Chancellor the Rt. Hon. Harold Wilson O.B.E M.P. Prime Minister.' Paul is holding a photo of himself as a graduate stood in the exact same place in 1984.

Close-up of Paul stood in his graduation cap and gown in front of the marble wall at the University which reads 'This, the first building for the University of Bradford was opened on 11th June 1965 by the first Chancellor the Rt. Hon. Harold Wilson O.B.E M.P. Prime Minister.'

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Great to welcome alumnus Paul Bennett, CEO of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, back to campus this week. Paul was invited to the University as part of our 60th Anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of Bradford graduates making a difference.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Ever wondered why universities are so important to the local and regional economy? This is why: tinyurl.com/nhkn5p3v @westyorkshireca.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

From syringes to stents, global conflict is putting UK healthcare supply chains under real strain. University of Bradford’s Professor Liz Breen, a leading supply chain expert, warns in this Guardian article - tinyurl.com/5fndzbvy - just how fragile “just‑in‑time” healthcare really is.

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From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the Gulf

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the Gulf

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Congratulations to our students and academics who have today been named Partnership of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026! 🎉 @nursingtimes.bsky.social

The stage set up and the audience celebrating at the the Partnership of the Year at the Student Nursing Times Awards.

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Mildred and Roy have been to @uniofbradford.bsky.social today to talk to Social Work Students. They talked about their own experience of having a Social Worker and shared their top tips of what makes a good Social Worker. Lots of great discussions.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Have you ever wondered how scientific research shapes the way we see, heal and stay healthy? 🤔 (1/3)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

“Without Bradford, I would not be where I am today.” After overcoming extraordinary personal challenges, Gloria graduated with a first-class degree in Adult Nursing and now works as a nurse in the NHS, supporting others during their most vulnerable moments. (1/3)

Gloria smiling in her graduation cap and gown. Text reads: "The University of Bradford helped me to get where I am today. They gave me hope and a future that I would otherwise never have had. The University was like a bridge, helping me get to the other side."

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Your future shouldn’t depend on where you start. At Bradford, what matters is where you go. We are proud to be ranked 1st on the Social Mobility Index for five years in a row. 🙌 @hepi-news.bsky.social

The Richmond Building entrance on a sunny day. Text reads: 'Number 1 in England for helping students go further." Below, it reads, "Bradford transforms lives by focusing on progress, not postcodes. Our focus on access, continuation and outcomes is built in - it's part of our DNA. That's why we've topped the Social Mobility Index five years in a row."'

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Fantastic news as our Distance Learning MBA is ranked among the world’s best in the Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2026! 👏 @financialtimes.com (1/3)

Staff from the School of Management stood outside the Bright Building smiling. Text reads: 'Online MBA shines in world rankings. The University of Bradford's Distance Learning MBA is recognised in the Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2026 for value, sustainability and global career outcomes.'

Yvonne smiling in the Bright Building. Text reads: 'Professor Yvonne Moogan, Director of the School of Management, said: “These rankings demonstrate the strength, resilience and global relevance of our MBA.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and alumni, whose achievements continue to showcase the transformative impact of a University of Bradford education.”

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Since 2007, researchers based at BRI’s Bradford Institute for Health Research have been tracking the lives of more than 60,000 Bradfordians to see what keeps them happy and healthy. @bihr.bsky.social (1/4)

University of Bradford staff and 'Born in Bradford' team members standing in the Richmond Atrium building, smiling, with the Born in Bradford teddy bear on the floor in front of them. Text reads From 'Born in Bradford' to University of Bradford. Young participants from the landmark 'Born in Bradford' research project are to receive financial support to study at the University of Bradford.'

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A breakthrough University of Bradford technology that could eliminate billions of single‑use plastic bottles has hit the global market: bit.ly/3Nr8IZW

Image of Professor Anant's hand holding the tablet. Text reads: 'Plastic-free drink technology. A breakthrough University of Bradford technology that could eliminate billions of single use plastic bottles has hit the global market.'

Professor Anant smiling to camera in a lab, wearing his lab coat. Text reads: 'Professor Anant Paradkar, who designed the method, said: “This is a real breakthrough moment for this technology, which has the potential not only to save manufacturers millions in costs but to make a measurable impact on reducing plastic waste."

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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📢 PhD Alert! 📢 The University of Bradford is accepting applications for PhD candidates in ‘Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Heritage’. ⏰ No closing date given 🤖 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/2cSF08V @uniofbradford.bsky.social

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Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Heritage

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Fantastic news as Bradford scores national double for student affordability! 👏 (1/4)

The Green accommodation exterior on a summers morning. Text reads: Bradford scores national double for student affordability. Bradford has achieved a national double for student affordability, with new data revealing the University of Bradford offers the UK’s best value halls of residence while the city itself has been ranked the most affordable place in the country to study.

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Steve Tillotson R&I @steveriuob.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Marking the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Professor Eva Kipnis from @uniofbradford.bsky.social reflects on the role of marketing on the lives of its inhabitants as they live through a period of conflict and turmoil. www.bradford.ac.uk/blogs/resear...

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Steve Tillotson R&I @steveriuob.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

On the @uniofbradford.bsky.social Research Blog, Dr Ria Vaportzis describes how her personal experiences of Raynaud's have led her to look at the mental health effects on others with the condition, leading to a recently published study. www.bradford.ac.uk/blogs/resear...

Image promoting the 'Raynaud's - More than just cold hands' article by Ria Vaportzis on the University of Bradford Research blog

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The University of Bradford’s J B Priestley Library has secured the strongest service‑quality results in its history, gaining 17 Compliance Plus commendations in its most recent national Customer Service Excellence (CSE) assessment. (1/3)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

School pupils are exploring bereavement and the dangers of knife crime through two projects from the University of Bradford.‘Lost and Found: Bereavement, Archaeology and Creativity’ is transforming how primary schools talk about death, loss and bereavement (1/3)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Huge congratulations to our brilliant student team who’ve been named one of just five global winners in the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Student Grand Challenge, and the first UK team ever chosen in the competition’s history. 👏 (1/4)

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Bradford students win global satellite competition - 2026 - News - University of Bradford

Students from the University of Bradford have been named among the global winners of a prestigious international satellite engineering competition, beating teams from around the world and becoming the...

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This World Cancer Day, we are proud to highlight research at the University of Bradford that is helping the future of cancer treatment. #WorldCancerDay (1/3)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

A scholarship offering financial support to white working-class males studying at the University of Bradford will continue. (1/1)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join DBA Director Dr Kuttimani Tamilmani and DBA Alumna Dr Amneh Al Jarery on Wednesday 11 February for our DBA Impact Webinar Series.

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National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 27/01/2026

Rachel Middleton, specialist midwife/maternal & EY specialist, looks at how Better Start Bradford supports @uniofbradford.bsky.social midwifery students to embed prevention & early intervention in professional development & improve children’s life chances: buff.ly/boCnq8g @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Fantastic news as the University of Bradford has achieved strong results in the newly released Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. @timeshighered.bsky.social (1/3)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We're pleased to announce that Professor Gillian Murray will become the University of Bradford’s ninth permanent Vice-Chancellor when she joins us in July. (1/5)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Fantastic news as according to the latest HESA data: ✅ 91% of University of Bradford graduates are in work or further study 📊 82% are in high-skilled roles 🏆 Ranked 16th nationally for high-skilled employment

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

“This award not only highlights the global relevance of the University of Bradford’s Social Work Department’s expertise, but also aims to contribute to meaningful, long-term impact for children, families and communities in Pakistan.” (1/2)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Responsible Management is a podcast from the University of Bradford’s award-winning School of Management. It is hosted by David Spicer, Professor of Small Business Development and Organisational studies and Director of Business and Community Engagement in the school. (1/2)

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Amazing to see that the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve has been named one of the seven wonders of the world for 2026 by global travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller. 😍 bit.ly/3Z25UVf

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The Seven Wonders of the World for 2026

From ancient Italian hideouts to underrated green expanses of the British countryside, these are the latest destinations we're adding to our bucket lists

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The University of Bradford is spearheading a study into the progression of short-sightedness among young adults, aiming to tackle one of the fastest-growing global eye health challenges. Find out more about the study: bit.ly/3NwIGE6

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Study to slow short-sightedness in young adults - 2025 - News - University of Bradford

The University of Bradford is spearheading a study into the progression of short-sightedness among young adults, aiming to tackle one of the fastest-growing global eye health challenges.

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dementiaatbradford.bsky.social @dementiaatbradford.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We have a new name 🎉 The Centre for Applied Dementia Studies is now the Department of Applied Dementia Studies. Our mission stays the same: world-leading education, workforce training & research to improve lives affected by dementia. Explore our work here: lnkd.in/gw5xdTvM

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The University of Bradford has become a founding member of the Canal-City Universities Cooperation Mechanism (CUCM), a bold new international network launched in Yangzhou, China, to unite universities in canal cities worldwide. Read more about the collaboration here: bit.ly/4jo6whv

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Bradford joins global canal-city alliance to drive innovation and sustainability - 2025 - News - University of Bradford

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Luke Ambler, co-founder of male suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club, warns Christmas can be one of the toughest times of the year for many men. He shares some signs, tips and advice on men’s mental health at Christmas here: bit.ly/4qc1839

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Signs, tips and advice on men’s mental health at Christmas - 2025 - News - University of Bradford

As the festive season approaches, a mental health campaigner is calling on men to prioritise their wellbeing and open up about their struggles.

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University of Bradford @uniofbradford.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

“I’ve been given a second chance by this university. They saw potential in me when no one else did. I would not be where I am today without the University of Bradford. That faith changed everything.” (1/2)

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