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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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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr @davidbuil.bsky.social @criminologyuom.bsky.social who has won the European Society of Criminology Young Criminologist Award 2026 for his research examining the relationship between unstructured spare time & crime www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u... @officialuom.bsky.social
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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
Students walking on campus in front of the Arthur Lewis Buildingstudents walking past a sign saying 'University Green'Students and staff sitting on the green on university campus
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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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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congrats to Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor on being awarded Fellowship of the Royal Economic Society. "To be recognised by a jury of one's peers is deeply rewarding... I am grateful to the University of Manchester for the supportive environment it has provided over the years." 1/2
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Congrats to Caroline Hoyle, winner of a Teaching Excellence Award for Educational Leadership She helped develop a more consistent & personalised approach to academic advising. What began as a 2021 pilot became a permanent model in 2024, with inclusion & wellbeing at its heart @uomlaw.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚶‍♀️ What happens when the city becomes the classroom? For Politics & International Relations student Sophie O'Donnell, a recent Peace & Conflict Tour transformed the way she saw Manchester. sites.manchester.ac.uk/humanities-b... @uompols.bsky.social
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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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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We’re delighted to celebrate two colleagues from our School, Professor Yaojun Li @uomsociology.bsky.social and Professor Andreja Zevnik @uompols.bsky.social, who have been elected Fellows of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/f...
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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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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) has submitted evidence to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee inquiry New Towns: Creating Communities arguing that population ageing must be central to designing, building & future-proofing new towns committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎬 Students from @uomsoss.bsky.social and @uomsalc.bsky.social have presented Manchester Through Her Eyes, a documentary created with SICK! Productions and Freshrb exploring identity, community and belonging in Manchester. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk... #StudentExperience #Manchester
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
New research from @criminologyuom.bsky.social finds structural challenges continue to hamper the UK's response to economic crime. The study identifies how better collaboration, clearer responsibilities and improved data sharing could strengthen multi-agency efforts. Read more below. ⬇️ 1/2
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Women's experiences of roads and transport networks are not always fully reflected in the evidence used to inform road safety policy and planning. A new study aims to better understand women's experiences of travel and road safety across Greater Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Massive congratulations to all of our students who graduated this week, it was lovely to celebrate with you all on campus. We hope you had an amazing day🎉🎓🎉 You should be proud of all your achievements, and you’ll forever be part of our community 💜 #sossgrad #uomgraduation #classof2026
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📚 New research from the School of Social Sciences at The University of Manchester advances how we analyse political behaviour, social networks and policy processes. Three new publications showcase innovative methods in social statistics and computational social science. 🧵
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
New study of 12 million+ NHS patient records found people living in the most deprived communities were less likely to be offered social prescribing than those in the least deprived areas The findings suggest the biggest barrier isn't engagement—it's access www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...
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Study warns unequal access to NHS social prescribing could reinforce inequalities
A major new study has found patients living in England’s most deprived communities are significantly less likely to be offered ‘social prescribing’, an NHS scheme designed to connect people with commu...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
5 years on from EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement, trade hasn’t recovered. It has narrowed New research shows UK-to-EU exports are down 54% in variety, even as values fell less Trade has survived where firms are locked into existing supply chains www.productivity.ac.... @productivity.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🏆 @manchester.ac.uk has received the Institutional Partnership Award at the Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL) Conference for its collaboration with the @bankofengland.bsky.social on the Teach Economics programme. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u... @discoverecon.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
How do our relationships with clothes shape consumption? @uomsociology.bsky.social PhD researcher Tetyana Solovey explores why clothes matter beyond what they symbolise, and how repair + upcycling can challenge overconsumption. 🔗Read the full blog here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-v...
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From Vogue to Sociology: Rethinking Our Relationship with Clothes
Before academia, I spent more than a decade working in fashion media as an editor and journalist, and ultimately as Fashion Features, Jewellery and Sustainability Editor at Vogue Ukraine. Those seven ...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Is football still the ‘beautiful game’ if it’s also the dirtiest? ⚽️🌍 Research from Dr James Jackson (uompols.bsky.social), lborouniversity.bsky.social & bristoluni.bsky.social explores the environmental impact, highlighting some concerning findings. Read more 👇 #UoM #Climate #Football
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A big election win doesn’t guarantee political stability. Two years on from Labour’s 2024 victory, @robfordmancs.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social examine how an “electoral Jenga” strategy delivered power—but left the party exposed. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We are delighted to share news of colleagues across the School whose achievements have been recognised in this year’s promotion round 🎉
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CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity @ethnicityuk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Remi Joseph Salisbury on how we can make policing more equitable for all communities - new article for @lbc.co.uk @uomsociology.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social www.lbc.co.uk/article/two-...
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Two-tier policing is a reality distortion that distracts from real problems with law enforcement | LBC
The two-tier policing narrative depends not just on ignoring evidence but on actively constructing an alternative reality, writes sociology expert Remi Joseph-Salisbury
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🧵Research with impact rarely happens in isolation. At the "It Takes a Village" panel session at the research & scholarship showcase, researchers and partners explored how collaboration with patients, communities, organisations, and industry helps shape better research and better outcomes.
Photos taken at the ‘It takes a Village’ panel session at the research and scholarship showcase
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JUST Centre @justcentre.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📗 Excited to announce that JUST has secured funding from @uomsoss.bsky.social for a new project, ‘Local citizen storytelling for just and hopeful climate futures’, building on our workshop in March with Local Storytelling Exchange and @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4arEApw
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Morgan Centre @morgancentre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
📝 New article from Petra Nordqvist and @lucyfrith.bsky.social on how legislation on egg & sperm donation should adapt to the changing donation landscape created by at-home DNA testing. @uomlaw.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2026/0...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
What does it mean to "think outside the box" in Social Sciences research? At the Research & Scholarship Showcase, researchers explored how creative, participatory & co-produced approaches are reshaping how research is designed, conducted and shared.
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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
VACANCY: Lecturer in Sociology (focus on race, ethnicity, intersecting inequalities) @uomsociology.bsky.social 4 years from 1 Oct 2026, £42,254 p.a., full time Closing date: Weds 17 June 2026 www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Lecturer in Sociology:Oxford Road
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Reflecting on Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor's recent lecture 'Gender Equality and Economic Growth: An Overlapping Generations Approach'👏 🔗Revisit or engage for the first time in these conversations by reading our news item and watching the full lecture: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p... #UoM
Professor Colette Fagan, Professor Ken McPhail and Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor sat smiling at the camera.
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
What does “research impact” look like in practice in the Social Sciences? A recent Research & Scholarship Showcase panel explored how research moves beyond academic publication — through collaboration, public engagement, policy dialogue, professional networks, and community partnerships.
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New research by @mikybartoli.bsky.social & co-authors finds that while online prices changed little, direct offline booking prices fell by around 5%, suggesting competition shifted beyond the most visible parts of the market www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
In an article for @uk.theconversation.com, Nathan Critch @uompols.bsky.social & Darcy Luke argue that the Mandelson vetting scandal exposes deeper constitutional questions about how the UK balances independent scrutiny with political responsibility. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
New study led by Prof Arkadiusz Wiśniowski with Dr Andrea Tamburini & Dr Dilek Yildiz. found people with more education live significantly longer, with life expectancy gaps exceeding 10 years in some countries www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e... @socialstats.bsky.social @demresjournal.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
What does a more inclusive Politics education look like? The Politics Inclusive Classrooms Project explores how students & staff can work together to create more accessible & supportive learning environments Presented at the Social Sciences Research & Scholarship Showcase @uompols.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“Justice is never given — it is claimed.” Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC delivered a powerful & thought-provoking Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture on leadership, inequality & the unfinished fight for equality 🎥 The full recording and article are now live: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/i...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
How should assessment evolve in the age of interdisciplinarity, generative AI & changing graduate skills demands? At the Research & Scholarship Showcase, colleagues shared how they are rethinking assessment design to support collaboration, reflection, communication, and applied problem solving. 🧵
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Sociology Impact and Engagement Prize, recognising outstanding work that shares sociological research far beyond academia. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... @uomsociology.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk
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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Sacha Hilhorst argues that many Reform voters in post-industrial northern England are not instinctively right wing on every issue, but could be won over by addressing economic frustration, place and identity more credibly. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @uomsoss.bsky.social
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I've interviewed Reform UK voters – and they're much more progressive than you might think | Sacha Hilhorst
I’ve interviewed at length people in former mining towns. What they are crying out for is more progressive radicalism – not less, says senior research fellow Sacha Hilhorst
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Data4All to Civic Data Labs: What began as small reproducibility workshops in Social Sciences is growing into a wider student-led community around peer learning, mentoring, GitHub portfolios & inclusive data practice www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/f... @socialstats.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk
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uomlaw.bsky.social @uomlaw.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Danielle Griffiths, Alex Mullock, Barry Lyons and Ian Freckleton discuss how people are being seriously harmed by invasive cosmetic procedures, and why better regulation is needed to address this problem: www.bmj.com/content/392/... @uomsoss.bsky.social
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Carlo Reggiani @mikybartoli.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Thank you @profeski.bsky.social for sharing our paper. A great satisfaction to see it finally out! The culmination (so far!) of a long journey studying Price Parity Clauses and digital platforms with Andrea Mantovani & many amazing co-authors. @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @uomsoss.bsky.social
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New evidence from James Nazroo and @inequalccsr.bsky.social shows how racism and unequal social and economic conditions drove stark ethnic inequalities during Covid-19 — from infection and mortality to housing, finances and healthcare. Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/e...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎉 Congrats to our students, staff, and projects recognised at this year’s Students’ Union Awards👏 From student voice and academic community building to inclusive and decolonial teaching, these awards celebrate the people making a positive impact across our University community ✨ @manchester.ac.uk
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Congrats to Vuyo Dube, winner of the Students Helping Students award at the Volunteer of the Year Awards A postgraduate student in @uompols.bsky.social, Vuyo founded the Manchester European Society to reconnect European & international students across Manchester after Brexit and Covid-19 🌍
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
What an incredible night at the Making a Difference Awards 2026 ✨ We were incredibly proud to celebrate our School’s nominees & award recipients, recognising the inspiring work that reflects our commitment to social responsibility, inclusion & excellence. 🌍 #MaDAwards2026 @manchester.ac.uk
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Olga Onuch @oonuch.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Great to host @tymofiibrik.bsky.social Kyiv School of Economics @uomsoss.bsky.social after a productive day discussing possible research & teaching collaborations & a tour de force presentation we celebrated with @uompols.bsky.social - here is to future co-authorships & friendship UoM and KSE
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Explore the challenges of our increasingly connected world with a postgraduate micro-credential in Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security. 🎓Save up to 20% if you are UoM alumni ✅Book now to secure a place starting 25 May 2026 www.manchester.ac.uk/study/online...
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
⏰ 1 week to go: Arthur Lewis x Vital Topics Lecture with Prof Pierre-Richard Agénor on gender equality & economic growth (hosted by @uomsoss.bsky.social + @alliancembs.bsky.social). 📍 Thu 7 May, 5–6pm • University Place (hybrid) 🎟️ Grab a free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk... #GenderEquality
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🎉 What a powerful evening at our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture! Yesterday, Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC delivered her lecture, “PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality”, which invited us to reflect not only on progress, but on responsibility, legacy, & action
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