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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 2h

Manchester is changing. But what does its future look like for the people who have called it home for decades? This #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we spoke to Dr Camilla Lewis (@muarg.bsky.social) about why older residents need to be included in shaping the future of their communities. [1/2]

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How did China become a global leader in electric vehicles and green technologies? New research from @james7jackson.bsky.social and @mathiaslarsen.bsky.social explores China’s green transition — and the political and institutional factors behind the growth of its EV sector. @uompols.bsky.social

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last week, Prof Jamie Woodward spoke to The Verb on Radio 4 to discuss all things poetry, rivers and landscape changes. Why not have a listen this morning? www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031sxl School of Environment, Education, and Development #Rivers #PoetryLovers

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The Verb - Poems to help us brave the elements - BBC Sounds

Ian McMillan with elemental haiku, poetry that moves mountains, and the best new writing.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Born on this day in 1880. Christabel Pankhurst: Manchester student, suffragette, trailblazer. Her impact reaches far beyond the history books.

Christable Pankhurst, born 22 September 1880

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Alliance Manchester Business School @alliancembs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How can the North adapt, innovate and thrive in an uncertain world? Join us at #FOB2026 with business leaders, policymakers, investors and academics to tackle the big questions shaping the future. 📍 AMBS | 📅 25-26 Nov 🎟️ Register: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/events/festi... #FOB2026

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's buzzing this week as we celebrate Welcome Week on campus! 🐝 We're excited for a new academic year & look forward to hearing the brilliant ideas new staff and students bring with them 💜 @manchester.ac.uk @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomsalc.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social @alliancembs.bsky.social

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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"The reality is you are more likely to be shot dead by someone you know than someone you don’t; most people who are killed by guns kill themselves" Gary Younge review's Malcolm Gladwell's new book on gun violence in the US (and finds room for improvement) www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...

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The American Way of Killing by Malcolm Gladwell review – wide of the mark

Gladwell’s highly readable investigation into US gun culture fails to engage with the bigger questions

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What can objects left behind by conflict teach us about peace? ☮️ As the UN calls on countries to #InvestInPeace this #InternationalDayofPeace, take a closer look at the The University of Manchester's Humanitarian Archive and some of its stories: ow.ly/QkOM50ZPaLX HCRInstitute | #Research

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌧️ Extreme rainfall caused by climate change is creating uneven risks to Chinese farming, leaving crops and infrastructure vulnerable. New research highlights the need to prepare agricultural systems for a future in which extreme weather poses a significant threat: doi.org/10.1016/j.la... [1/2]

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

This is what award-winning history looks like 👇 Professor Sadiah Qureshi’s exploration of extinction, empire and the natural world is among six works shortlisted for the 2026 Wolfson History Prize. We're so proud! 💜 @uomhums.bsky.social 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

Book by Manchester historian shortlisted for prestigious Wilfson History Prize

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CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity @ethnicityuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SEMINAR: ‘Transnational Black culture in Liverpool in the final decades of the 20th C: legacies of West Africa in the so-called ‘2nd city of empire’ 🗣️ Stephen Small (UC, Berkeley) 📅1-2.30pm Thurs 15 Oct 2026 📌University of Manchester/online events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20cb3e...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💡 @manchester.ac.uk and @arizonastateuni.bsky.social are expanding their transatlantic humanities collaboration, opening new opportunities for researchers and students on both sides of the Atlantic. 🔗 Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u... #Humanities | #Research

A group of representatives from University of Manchester and Arizona State University sit in front of a sign describing the ASU charter.

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

💬 "Racist conspiracy theories are profitable to tech companies and, consequently, there is little incentive on their part to reduce their amplification." Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque (@uomsoss.bsky.social) commented for @theguardian.com on the role of social media in mobilising the far right. [1/2]

A person's hands scroll a brightly-lit phone in the dark. Quote overlay reads that: "Politicians need to 'raise awareness of the nexus between harmful conspiracy theories and algorithmic amplification.'"

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New event coming up at @officialuom.bsky.social with Italian political scientist #StefanoBartolini as part of the @britishacademy.bsky.social lecture series. “Rule Making Rules: The Origins of Western Political Institutions…” 📅 14 October | 17:00–19:00 Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/british-ac...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@beewelluk.bsky.social has appointed two new National Co-Directors to lead the programme’s expansion in new areas across England by 2030! Laura Clayton and Marie-Elise Howells will take up their roles on 14 September: beewellprogramme.org/press-releas... #BeeWell | #UoM | @uomseed.bsky.social

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🏆 Dr David Buil-Gil (University of Manchester School of Social Sciences) has won the European Young #Criminologist Award 2026. Dr Buil-Gil was recognised for his article, The Structure of Unstructured Time and Crime: A Spare Time Model (ow.ly/JmF250ZJuHl). 🔗 ow.ly/pxp950ZJuHk

A man delivering a presentation, with a purple overlay on the photo. Text reads: University of Manchester academic wins European Young Criminologist Award 2026.

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Alliance Manchester Business School @alliancembs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Resilience isn't just about responding to crises. It's about preparing communities to thrive through them. Worth a read 👇 www.themj.co.uk/building-res...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📢 @acadsocsciences.bsky.social has elected four experts from @manchester.ac.uk as Fellows in recognition of their contributions to social science. Their election highlights the relevance of #SocialSciences in addressing the world's varied societal challenges: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/f...

The University of Manchester building with a purple overlay. Text reads: 'Four Manchester academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.'

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thanks to Oscar for sharing his story so far! Have a listen below 👇

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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC) @pperc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Check out Chapter 10 of our edited collection 'Navigating Persistent Energy and Climate Crises: Critical Reflections' 👉 research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... Giulia's research: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/g... www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/geography/re... @uomseed.bsky.social

Chapter 10 Energy Inequalities & Power Dynamics by Giulia Mininni. PPERC Edited Collection.

“Some developments result in extractive forms of ‘green grabbing’.
Several movements are framing these developments as practices
of dispossession threatening local livelihoods and commons”

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

Join a week-long celebration of innovation featuring expert speakers, live demonstrations, networking events and opportunities to make new connections. www.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/...

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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last chance to view in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Irrepressible – celebrating 20 years of the Morgan Centre 📅 Until 2 September 📍 Glass Corridor Exhibition Space, Samuel Alexander Building. Open 9am – 5pm, weekdays University of Manchester Sociology Department Faculty of Humanities

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 26/08/2026

The 'sick day' is disappearing 🤧💻 New research from Sir Cary Cooper explores how remote work is reshaping what it means to take a sick day and why flexibility shouldn't come at the cost of wellbeing. healthpr.org/journal/HPR/... @uomhums.bsky.social

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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How can the UK meet its climate ambitions in a warming world? New analysis from researchers @james7jackson.bsky.social and @mathiaslarsen.bsky.social examines the relationship between climate policy, green technology and UK-China relations. 👇Check out the article and report @uompols.bsky.social

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌱 When it comes to green technologies, should governments compete or cooperate? A new report suggests attempts by countries to compete with China could slow the adoption of green tech and increase decarbonisation costs: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... @manchestersci.bsky.social | #research

A photo of solar panels with a purple overlay. Text reads: 'Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns.'

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

⚖️ Andy Burnham recently stated that before assisted dying can be legalised, the funding of palliative and social care should be fixed - but does it have to be either-or? In our latest #MeetTheExpert, Professor Alexandra Mullock (@uomsoss.bsky.social) discusses the End of Life Bill. #Research

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

💷 #ClimateChange isn't just causing the environment to break down: it’s also causing the cost of everything to go up. But the concern isn't just with the impact on wallets. Rising costs also effect social inequality, political radicalization, and geopolitical instability: ow.ly/7oTy50ZzNbg

A photo of a wildfire with purple overlaid. Text reads: 'Climateflation: the idea that the causes, effects, and even attempts to mitigate climate change are making everyday life more expensive.'

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

☀️THE HEATWAVE HACK HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT ⬇️ With this summer set to be the UK's hottest on record, do you know how urban waterways are taking some of the stress off our bodies? 🦆 @uomhums.bsky.social #climatechange #urbancanals #heatwave

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New research warns that government plans to use #AI to transform the UK economy and public services could reinforce existing regional and productivity inequalities. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/wVrq50ZyQhl 💭 Read the research: ow.ly/rlgA50ZyQhk The Productivity Institute | #Research

A graphic of the UK, represented digitally, overlaid with purple. Text reads: "Labour's AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns."

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

☀️ As temperatures climb above 30°C, could urban canals be one way to mitigate the effects of heatwaves? New research from @manchester.ac.uk has found that, during heatwaves, urban canals reduce surrounding daytime temperatures between 1.5°C and 2.3°C. #Heatwave #Climate

An urban canal surrounded by people, overlaid by purple. Text reads: "Urban canals can cut temperatures by more than 2°C during heatwaves."

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Morgan Centre @morgancentre.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🎧Why does building a future feel so out of reach even when we're doing everything we're told to? @smhall.bsky.social talks to Jeoffrey Sarpong about how the economic policies impact the everyday lives of Gen Z @uomhums.bsky.social @austerityalters.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgsN...

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Jeoffrey Sarpong Podcast | Professor Sarah Marie Hall - EP.108

YouTube video by Jeoffrey Sarpong

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

♻️ Should the UK be extracting more oil and gas? Professor Rebecca Willis (@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social), Chair of Energy and Climate Governance, joined Channel 4 to debate the UK’s energy future as consultations on North Sea oil and gas fields draw to a close: www.channel4.com/news/debate-...

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Debate: Should the UK extract more oil and gas?

We were joined by Professor Jon Gluyas, who's the executive director of the Durham Energy Institute and used to work in the oil and gas industry, and Professor of Energy and Climate Governance at the ...

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Sustainable Futures @sustainableuom.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Accelerating climate action in Cities Manchester-led research evaluating Liverpool’s year as the first UN Climate Change Accelerator City highlights the cultural sector’s potential to drive meaningful change. Read more: tyndall.ac.uk/reports/how-...

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How Cities Can Decarbonise Culture: Lessons from Liverpool's year as the first UN Climate Accelerator City - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

An independent evaluation of Liverpool's year as the world's first UN Climate Change Accelerator City reveals what worked, what didn't, and what cities need to do to decarbonise their cultural sectors...

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Morgan Centre @morgancentre.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

'[Y]oung people feel guilty, they feel responsible that they have not met these particular milestones. But actually, it's ...a societal issue.' @smhall.bsky.social of @austerityalters.bsky.social interviewed by BBC on the unique challenges faced by Gen Z www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AY3...

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BBC News - Professor Sarah Marie Hall on the lives of young people

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🧊A giant glacier that once stretched almost 100km through the eastern Himalayas has had its history reconstructed for the first time by researchers at The University of Manchester and it tells us more than you think 🔗https://ow.ly/mTvM50Zw50G

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Researchers uncover history of giant east Himalayan glacier for the first time

Rise and fall of one of the lowest glaciers documented in High Mountain Asia is reconstructed using ultra-sensitive dating techniques

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🍃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

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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC) @pperc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Recommendations #1: Bringing Power to People From our ‘PUTTING POWER IN ITS PLACE: PPERC’s Local Power Plan Response’ policy briefing 👉 research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publicati... @gfearn.bsky.social @stefanb23.bsky.social @hannahcknox.bsky.social @giuliamininni.bsky.social #communityenergy #gbe

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 30/07/2026

New research by top economists reveals the UK's spending system is no longer fit for the way public services are delivered today. Fundamental reform is needed to create a spending system that supports long-term investment, better public services and stronger outcomes. Report: bit.ly/4pMQ7WM

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Amidst rising energy bills, @pperc.bsky.social has published a response to the government's Local Power Plan. They argue that it must go further in addressing energy poverty and upskilling communities. 📝 Read the recommendations: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l... #LocalPowerPlan #Research

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Manchester Researchers Respond to Local Power Plan

The Local Power Plan must go further in addressing energy poverty, argues The University of Manchester’s People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC).

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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]

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School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomsalc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

SALC's Professor of Cultural Studies Jackie Stacey has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Read the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...

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Professor Jackie Stacey elected Fellow of the British Academy

Jackie Stacey, Professor of Cultural Studies at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours awarded to scholars in the humanities and soc...

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Sarah MacQuarrie @smqpsych.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Please share and celebrate sharingstudentprojects.manchester.ac.uk A new look for this website making student work made more accessible across a range of thematic categories. Thanks @uomresearchit.bsky.social and many others for making this a reality. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

Banner promoting "Sharing Student Projects." The banner features the headline "Sharing Student Projects" with the subheading: "Explore inspiring research projects, fresh ideas and diverse voices that bring learning and impact together." A yellow "Explore Projects" button appears on the left. On the right are previews of student project posters from The University of Manchester, including a QR code and illustrated project thumbnails. The background shows a blurred university campus building.he background shows a blurred university campus building.

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What becomes of bodies donated to biomedical research? 'Respectful Disposal', an exhibition by Mark Shtanov (@uomseed.bsky.social), asks: who performs the work of disposal, and what infrastructural labour does our healthcare system depend on? 📍 Saan1, 25-26 July: nobalsa.com/2026/05/14/r...

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Respectful disposal: exhibition

The exhibition with drawings from my PhD will take place in Saan1 Gallery in Manchester on 25 and 26 July 2026. The space will be open between midday and 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Here is a…

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The John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opens in cinemas today! We partnered with Universal Pictures to take The Manchester Odyssey to press for the new film in London and New York. Discover The Manchester Odyssey, a 1,700-year-old manuscript of Homer's Odyssey at the Rylands' in the Collections Gallery.

Section of The Manchester Odyssey displayed between glass in the gallery at the John Rylands Library.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Pronoia, broken legs, and honorary degrees... UoM Drama Alumnus, James frontman, and our newest Doctor of Music, Tim Booth talks us through what his ceremony meant for him. 🎶🎓

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Many in Greater Manchester felt the impact of poor air quality after wildfires in the Peak District. We asked experts about the importance of understanding how fires are detected and monitored, and how they relate to air pollution. #wildfire @uomseed.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/ZJTzQ...

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What are wildfires?

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School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomsalc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our latest SALC student short film on the theme of imposter syndrome is 'Maybe It’s Not You' by Zhang Chenyang – a gentle film exploring experiences of impostor phenomenon from an international student’s perspective, with a comforting message for future students experiencing similar feelings.

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Olga Onuch @oonuch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

That is also why we are thrilled to host the first BASU @thebasuorg.bsky.social Conference at UoM @uomhums.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social @duncanivison.bsky.social with leading political figures and policy makers and journalists engaging with UK's top scholars on Ukraine.

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