iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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

🗨️Thoughts from @drrobbellamy.bsky.social, 'Energy and Participation' PPERC Theme Lead Rob is a Senior Lecturer in Geography @uomseed.bsky.social as well as Editor in Chief @dialoguescc.bsky.social. Read more about Rob's extensive work on climate change: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/r...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Congratulations to all the winners at last night's @manchester.ac.uk Distinguished Achievement Awards, particularly SEED winners Pamela Qualter (Researcher of the Year - Humanities), Miri Firth (Teacher of the Year - Humanities) and Freddie Jones (Postgraduate Researcher of the Year - Humanities)

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 24/06/2026

🙌 We’ve been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings. @timeshighered.bsky.social

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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC) @pperc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🗨️Thoughts from Dr Yawei Zhao, 'Digitalisation and Energy' PPERC Theme Lead... Yawei is a Lecturer in Human Geography @uomseed.bsky.social. Yawei's research focuses on digital technologies and infrastructures in the urban context. 👉 Yawei's work: research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/y...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The National Lottery Community Fund is investing £5.5m to help expand @beewelluk.bsky.social to new areas across the country. #BeeWell has listened to nearly 200,000 young people, and this next chapter gives them a chance to hear from more across the country. 🔗 uom.link/BeeWell

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The National Lottery Community Fund and #BeeWell join forces to champion young people’s wellbeing in new areas across England

New £5.5 million funding from The National Lottery Community Fund will support #BeeWell’s expansion in up to five new areas across England by 2030 Since 2021 #BeeWell has listened to the voices of nea...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Join @justcentre.bsky.social @edrc-uk.bsky.social & @uomseed.bsky.social for the launch of the People, Place and Energy Research Centre: @pperc.bsky.social 📅Thu 18 June ⌚ 3-5pm 📍Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street Find out more & sign up 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pperc-laun...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

💻Noticed the digital divide hiding in plain sight? Much of the research in AI in education has been dominated by the Global North. Dr Skye Zhao found that the new divide concerns not just access to technology but also meaningful participation in an AI-driven world Watch youtube.com/shorts/btaK4...

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What does the digital divide look like in 2026?

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to @stefanb23.bsky.social from our Geography team who has been awarded the @rgs.org Back Award 👏

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 11/05/2026

Restoring peatlands: teaming up to protect communities 🌱 What began as a response to damaged peatlands became a “living lab”, where science and local know‑how joined forces to slow runoff, cut storm peaks and protect flood‑risk communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZe...

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Restoring peatlands: teaming up to protect communities

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This June, join @uomhums.bsky.social & @educationuom.bsky.social at our conference uniting researchers, students, and policymakers with big names like Microsoft Elevate UK and @jisc.bsky.social to discuss AI, accessibility & inclusion in education. Sign up here 👉 uom.link/AIConference

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Generative AI is reshaping education at an extraordinary pace, but as adoption grows, we must ask a vital question: who stands to benefit, and who risks being left behind?

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We're immensely saddened to hear of the passing of Hamid Khalafallah, a 3rd year PhD colleague at @globaldevinst.bsky.social. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. Hamid’s peers have organised a vigil today, Fri 1 May 5:30-6:30pm, outside the Arthur Lewis Building. All welcome.

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

New research from @olademk.bsky.social at @manchester.ac.uk shows teenage girls are facing worsening mental health, and they’re asking for real change. Not just “coping tips.” 🧵1/6

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

If you support children & young people in schools, our researchers want to hear from you. In 2022, NICE guidance was published to help schools support young people’s wellbeing. Whether or not you've used the guidance, we want to hear your views 👉 www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

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Clare Courtney @cjcourts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join me and Rise & Flourish for a unique 2-hour skills share workshop celebrating Refugee Week 2026 and exploring what it means to belong in Manchester. Generously funded by @uomseed.bsky.social Catalyst Fund. Register here: bit.ly/4mMRlQw

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African Cities Research Consortium @africancities.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

PODCAST | Urban markets, informality and climate resilience in Harare In the latest African Cities episode, @chrisjords.bsky.social and Rosebella Apollo are joined by Harare-based practitioners George Masimba and Shiela Muganyi to explore what inclusive urban reform looks like in practice.

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our colleague @olademk.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social spoke to the BBC about her research with girls and young women into the issues that affect their mental health. Hear Dr Demkowicz's insights on 'About The Girls' on Radio 4 from 13.45 today 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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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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Sarah MacQuarrie @smqpsych.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We're launching a timely project exploring how young people aged 11–18 engage with nature across Greater Manchester, with a focus on understanding gender‑related differences in participation. @uomhums.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

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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...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🍾 Great news! All of our subjects have either moved up or retained their existing position in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by subject! Three of our four subject areas are now ranked top ten IN THE WORLD!! 📈 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

New exhibition showcases the skill of model-making and shows why, in a world of AI and digital visualisation, physical models are still vital 👉 youtu.be/hZS_0R3sDe0?... Catch Making Matters at Material Source Studio in Manchester until 2 April making-matters.the-aim.co.uk

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Architects Index of Modelmaking and the Making Matters exhibition

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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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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

You are warmly invited to join us on Wed 18 March for inaugural lectures from Prof Johan Oldekop of @globaldevinst.bsky.social and Prof Michael Wigelsworth of @educationuom.bsky.social 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...

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Sarah MacQuarrie @smqpsych.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It was refreshing to write this article designed to encourage reflection and spot signs of spring. This ties in nicely with #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and making time for nature as a restorative space. @manchester.ac.uk @uomseed.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social #wellbeing #mentalhealth #nature

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The P‑S WELLS project has designed, piloted, and is now validating the first sensitive and standardised scale for assessing children’s emotional wellbeing during primary-secondary school transitions. 🧵 @uomseed.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #EduSky

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NERC Digital Solutions Hub @nercdsh.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

⏰ Final few tickets left for our Digital Environment Conference! 🖥️ Join us in redefining how data, AI and digital infrastructure transform environment, insight, action and governance. 🎟️ 1st April 10:00 - 17:00 at SISTER Manchester 🆓 The event is free and everyone is welcome bit.ly/3MmTtAC

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African Cities Research Consortium @africancities.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

💡 How are marginalised urban communities in Africa driving innovation? In this brilliant article for @d-and-c.bsky.social, our community knowledge lead Teurai Anna Nyamangara explores how residents of Harare's informal settlements are quietly innovating everyday 👇 www.dandc.eu/en/article/w...

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How marginalised urban communities in Africa are driving innovation | D+C - Development + Cooperation

Africa’s cities are growing fast, and so is the need for inclusive, community-driven innovation. Residents of informal settlements are already developing practical solutions to the challenges they fac...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Last week @itvnews.bsky.social filmed at @educationuom.bsky.social for a story on teacher recruitment and retention, broadcast yesterday. The segment showed our PGCE students preparing for their careers and our staff talking about their research. Watch here (from 10.53) 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 26/01/2026

✨ Big news! We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50. Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You're warmly invited to join us on 11 February for inaugural lectures from Prof Will Fletcher and Prof @sethschindler.bsky.social. Tickets are free but limited so book now 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...

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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street, University of Manchester

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Global Development Institute @globaldevinst.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the GDI conference on the future of global development. Join us in Manchester 13-14 April 2026 for two days of discussions around the conference's themes, which you can learn more about in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ly... Register for free: bit.ly/4pVymmK

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GDI Conference: What is the future for global development?

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Ever noticed how the illustrations in medical textbooks don't reflect the diversity of our population? Academics from @manchester.ac.uk are combining art and education to reimagine medical illustrations through the 'Reframing Stopford' project 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

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Cross-faculty team combine art and education to promote diversity and inclusion

Academics from the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working together to celebrate diversity and inclusion and challeng...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🎮 A major new study from @manchester.ac.uk has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging a common concern among parents and teachers today. #MentalHealth @uomseed.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/pubm...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We're delighted to welcome @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Prof of Urban Development @globaldevinst.bsky.social & CEO of @africancities.bsky.social – a position he will take over from Diana Mitlin in August this year 👉 www.african-cities.org/welcoming-pr...

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"It's such a privilege to be taking up this position in the most dynamic centre for global development research and teaching in the UK - and at the same time to have the opportunity to lead ACRC into a new phase."

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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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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year Everybody! 🎉 As we return to a snow-dusted campus, we hope you’ve had a wonderful festive break filled with rest, celebration and time to recharge. We're looking forward to seeing all our students and staff back on campus soon. Here’s to new opportunities and achievements in 2026!

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As we prepare for the festive break, we wanted to share a few of the joy filled photos from last week's Winter Graduation. Huge congratulations to the 1,900 SEED graduates who were awarded degrees, diplomas and doctorates last week!

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk @educationuom.bsky.social are working with @childrenssociety.bsky.social to understand what’s happening with girls’ mental health and wellbeing, and how policymakers can make sure girls’ voices are heard and acted on 👉 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Are you an early career researcher with bold ideas? Apply for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship through @uomhums.bsky.social and join a world-class research community! More info 👉 www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/research/fun...

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Through our Voices Beyond Borders project students on our @educationuom.bsky.social MA TESOL course are connecting and learning with students who are studying English for Academic Purposes in Gaza. Find out more 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/v...

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

New report from @uomseed.bsky.social presents findings from a three-year longitudinal research project exploring the integration of AI tools within the @manchester.ac.uk primary PGCE programme. #EduSkyAI #EducationalResearch Could AI be a valuable tool for teachers🤔👇 youtube.com/shorts/nRwYP...

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Meet the Expert: Andrew Rhodes on AI in PGCE Programmes

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December 👇

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Researchers from @beewelluk.bsky.social have quantified how participating in artistic activities can improve young people’s wellbeing: an estimated £7 in benefits from every £1 spent on giving young people access to creativity 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... @educationuom.bsky.social

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Cristina Temenos @ctemenos.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Great energy in the room at the @healthierfutures.bsky.social Innovation Lab yesterday! Wonderful to see such brilliant folks across practice and academia coming together to tackle health inequalities in the UK! @uomseed.bsky.social @cperguom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social

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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

📣 Call for Interest now open! The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation. 🗓️ 9–10 June 2026 🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c... 🧵(1/3)

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Call for Interest opens for 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

The University of Manchester has announced the Call for Interest for lightning talks and research posters for its upcoming international conference, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balanc...

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