School of Environment, Education, and Development

MIE Academic Recognised in International Top 50 Voices in Higher Education 2026 List Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised inter...

Congratulations to Dr Miri Firth from @educationuom.bsky.social who has been named in @vevox.bsky.social Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education in 2026 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Text reads: University of Manchester School of Environment, Education and Development Inaugural Lectures: Prof Johan Oldekop and Prof Michael Wigelsworth Wednesday 18 March 2026 Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street, University of Manchester

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...

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

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.

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@uomseed.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #EduSky

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⏰ 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

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...

💡 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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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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✨ 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...

Photos of Prof Will Fletcher and Prof Seth Schindler with text that reads: University of Manchester School of Environment, Education and Development Inaugural Lectures: Prof Will Fletcher and Prof Seth Schindler Wednesday 11 February 2026 Cordingley Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street, University of Manchester

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...

YouTube video by Global Development Institute GDI Conference: What is the future for global development?

📢 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

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...

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...

YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities Yorkshire Peat Partnership works with our Georgraphy department

📽️Watch: @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk Geography Department talks about our work with @yorkshirepeat.bsky.social to develop new and improved ways to restore Yorkshire's vital peat bogs 👉 youtu.be/3MLhl2MICL8?...

🎮 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

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Text reads: Welcome Tom Goodfellow Professor of Urban Development and incoming CEO of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) "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."

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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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: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

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🎉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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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!

Image of a young woman looking wistful with logos for the University of Manchester and The Children's Society and text that reads: 'Building Better Policies for Girls' Mental Health'

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/...

Text reads: Join the next generation of research leaders Express your interest UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Faculty of Humanities University of Manchester Apply before 26 January

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...

Humanities Academics Celebrate Business Engagement Success at inaugural event Academics and business engagement colleagues gathered on Tuesday 9 December to celebrate business engagement and knowledge exchange success across the Faculty of Humanities. The Faculty was the first ...

Congratulations to @em-shuttleworth.bsky.social who was the SEED winner at the @uomhums.bsky.social business engagement and knowledge exchange awards this week 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...

Ten Manchester academics named among top one percent of global influential researchers Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential, according to the Highly Cited Researchers rankings released by Clarivate.Highly Cited Researche...

👏Congratulations to SEED Director of Research Pam Qualter from @educationuom.bsky.social who is one of ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named in the top 1% of globally influential researchers 👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

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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...

YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities Meet the Expert: Andrew Rhodes on AI in PGCE Programmes

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...

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

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...
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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

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...

📣 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...

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Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.

New study shows AI enhances teacher development Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year ...

📝 New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it.

A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.

🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

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@manchester.ac.uk @globaldevinst.bsky.social student Ellen spotted an amazing opportunity: an internship in New York through the UN College Leaders Programme for Korea. She tells us what she learned and what advice she has for other students looking to broaden their experience with an internship. 👇