Alistair Beech

Thanks @altmetric.com - will include in our deck when we meet our researchers in a couple of weeks. 💜

I'm training 👋

Any recent updates on this one @altmetric.com? Asking ahead of a training session with @manchester.ac.uk ECRs...

'Scientists who engage with the media often end up trusting and respecting science journalists' - a great read from @sciencemediacentre.bsky.social on playing the long game in #scicomms

www.sciencemediacentre.org/playing-the-...

Deborah Prentice stood with Duncan Ivison in front of a background of trees and town-square buildings.

Introducing the UK's first cross-city innovation partnership with @cam.ac.uk.

University collaboration is better than competition to boost innovation.

Professor Deborah Prentice and Professor @duncanivison.bsky.social write @timeshighered.bsky.social.

www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...

a man with his eyes closed says i am a bit of a social butterfly ALT: a man with his eyes closed says i am a bit of a social butterfly

Nice collection from @timeshighered.bsky.social for @manchester.ac.uk folk on learning from social media trends and features.

www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-...

Behind the scenes at graduation... 🎓

From the sounds of the Whitworth Hall organ to a guard of honour as you make your way back to the Old Quad, these clips capture some of our favourite moments on campus.

Seven Physics students stand behind a LEGO model of the Lovell Telescope smiling

What a way to celebrate Manchester’s cosmic legacy 🤩

Students from our Physics Society have constructed a remarkable 30,500-piece LEGO model of the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank.

@jodrellbank.bsky.social

Bluesky growin' up

Here's the total attention to 2025 publications on both X/Twitter and Bluesky. Bluesky has two thirds of Twitter's attention with >10 times fewer users.

Another biggie for academics and researchers getting on the @bsky.app wagon

Manchester retains leading global position in QS World University Rankings The University of Manchester has retained its position among the world’s leading universities, according to new rankings announced on Thursday 19 June.The annual QS World University Rankings evaluate ...

We’re thrilled to share that we've been ranked 35th globally and 7th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings #QSWUR.

Highlight: we scored an incredible 99.5 in the International Student Diversity category - a testament to our global community.

#UniversityofManchester #UoM

1st in the UK, 1st in Europe, 2nd in the world.

💜 We’re proud to share that The University of Manchester has been ranked 1st in the UK and Europe and 2nd in the world for social and environmental impact in the 2025 #THEglobalimpact Rankings.

#THEUniRankings @timeshighered.bsky.social

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

YouTube video by The University of Manchester 🎓 Pep Guardiola Honorary Degree Q&A at The University of Manchester

Pep Guardiola reflects on receiving an honorary degree, in conversation with President and Vice-Chancellor @duncanivison.bsky.social

Pep shares insights on leadership, education, and the values that have shaped his journey - on and off the @mancity.com pitch.

youtu.be/sgibgzrqdqQ

Manchester... "it's part of my bones. I get it." 💜

We sat down with Pep Guardiola, manager of @mancity.com, to chat about what it means to receive an honorary doctorate from The University of Manchester, the importance of doing what you love, and why Manchester means so much to him.

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City Football Club, sits in front of a purple backdrop with book cases either side. He wears a dark purple, red and gold robe and black cap after being awarded an honorary degree by The University of Manchester.

We’re proud to award an honorary doctorate to Pep Guardiola for his incredible impact on Manchester - on and off the pitch. @mancity.com

Useful one pager on sharing videos on LinkedIn, including safe zones to place text www.linkedin.com/help/linkedi...

Physicists reveal the secret to chopping onions without crying Slicing an onion releases tear-inducing chemicals into the air, but the sharpness of the knife and the speed of the cut can affect how these droplets are expelled

Slicing an onion releases tear-inducing chemicals into the air, but the sharpness of the knife and the speed of the cut can affect how these droplets are expelled

Good morning, Bluesky! 🌞

Today's question: What inspires your research? Are there moments, people or ideas that drive your work?

#BlueskyBreakfastClub

an image of the Beyer Building surrounded by lush green plants

You simply can't beat sunny days on campus 😍☀️

Why the Financial Times has gone long with video Financial Times global head of video Veronica Kan-Dapaah explains the FT long-form video strategy on its platforms versus Youtube.

Why the FT video team is producing longer videos, less often, which are targeted firmly at serving subscribers (but are also made available for free on Youtube)
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/b...

Seven-year ‘supergrants’ to make Europe ‘magnet for researchers’ European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen steps up efforts to attract American academics while taking aim at Trump’s ‘miscalculation’ of failing to support research

The European Union has unveiled a €500 million scientific research package to “make Europe a magnet for researchers”, including new seven-year “supergrants” to attract the “best and brightest” scientists from around the world, reports @jgro-the.bsky.social
#AcademicSky

Useful one pager on sharing videos on LinkedIn, including safe zones to place text www.linkedin.com/help/linkedi...

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Brands target AI chatbots as users switch from Google search Ad agencies adopt new strategies to ensure clients appear in results produced by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude

80 per cent of consumers now rely on AI-written results for at least 40 per cent of their searches, reducing organic web traffic by up to 25 per cent.

on.ft.com/3RQJ0Ne

Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI before asking for more headcount Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke told employees in a memo that artificial intelligence is making its way across the company, including when it comes to hiring.

www.cnbc.com/2025/04/07/s...

Exclusive | How Google Used AI to Re-Create ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for the Las Vegas Sphere Google invented new techniques to enhance resolution and generated new character performances to bring the 1939 film to the giant screen.

www.wsj.com/articles/how...

YouTube video by The Mid Life Reboot My Unemployment Journey - Job Hunting at 45

Interesting view on the job market in mid-life

Cheers @danslee.bsky.social youtu.be/DDGTbi_A1xI?...

Hey Stuart.

This is from using CP365 and the free ChatGPT and Gemini tools. I find the chats much more user friendly.

In other areas, I really like the job role prompts
In CP, and the integration with MS tools is getting better with time..

Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, not power users, and that's a mistake AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience in a way that I don't think wants Copilot in its current form.

My recent engagement with Copilot tallies...

ChatGPT and Gemini provide:

+ Much richer replies
+ Intuitive voice integration
+ Much smoother app interface and UX

www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/mi...