University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

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The School of Social Sciences @manchester.ac.uk receives the Athena Swan Silver Award 🏆from @advancehe.bsky.social recognising progress on gender equality and an inclusive culture across teaching, research and leadership.

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#AthenaSwan #Equality #UoM

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize ✍️

The prize is awarded annually for excellence in political science. The winner receives £1,500 and will be published in @bjpols.bsky.social.

Follow the link for more information and to find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/3XUKdG1

Study highlights rise of ‘authoritarian peacemaking’ and its implications for Ukraine As Donald Trump’s White House places huge pressure on Ukraine to sign a peace deal, a team of experts has published a new study examining what they describe as a worldwide shift towards “authoritarian...

A new study warns of a global rise in 'authoritarian peacemaking', where powerful authoritarian states, not international institutions or democracies, shape peace deals to serve their own influence and control.

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New report by the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism, with Prof. Hilary Pilkington @uomsociology.bsky.social, calls for urgent reforms to make the UK’s counter-terrorism laws fairer, focused & more accountable

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#SoSSResearch #Research @manchester.ac.uk

Sustainable Consumption Institute Annual Lecture: Prof. Henrietta L. Moore Join us for an inspiring talk by Prof. Henrietta L. Moore at the Sustainable Consumption Institute Annual Lecture!

📢 SCI Annual Lecture 2025🚗 with Professor Dame Henrietta Moore

Join us on Tue 2nd December at AMBS for an inspiring lecture on the hidden costs of car culture, drawn from her new book Roadkill.

🎤 Includes panel discussion + Q&A
📍 AMBS Theatre 2.008 | 🕓 4:00–5:30
👉 Register: bit.ly/SCIannuallec...

As part of @manchester.ac.uk we are proud to celebrate our spot in the global top 10 for sustainability in the World QS Sustainability Rankings.

We’re also the only university worldwide in the top 10 of both QS Sustainability and THE Impact Rankings.

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What does Trump’s legal threat against the BBC really tell us? 💭

Professor of Politics Angelia Wilson shares insight into what this means for balanced journalism, political communication and the growing alignment between right-wing movements in the US and UK.

@uomhums.bsky.social #MeetTheExpert

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Research from @manchester.ac.uk highlights China’s central bank as an emerging global leader in climate action – banks worldwide may need to rethink how they work with governments.

Discover the insights: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

#SoSSResearch #HigherEducation #ClimateAction

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A new report by @marionvannier.bsky.social, @helengair.bsky.social & Vlad-George Zaha @criminologyuom.bsky.social is calling for an urgent national strategy to meet the needs of the expanding population of older prisoners in England & Wales

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@uompols.bsky.social

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@tonihaastrup.bsky.social from @manchester.ac.uk shapes global conversations on feminist foreign policy affirming the importance of building stronger bridges between feminist scholarship, policy & activism.

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#SoSSResearch #FeministForeignPolicy

#ERSBookSymposium 📕

What is antiracism, how should it be done, and what are its aims?

Brett St Louis @ethnicityuk.bsky.social engages with John Solomos's #Antiracism, exploring the plurality of antiracisms and how to build alliances. @politybooks.bsky.social

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New research in by Dr Katsushi Imai (@manchester.ac.uk), Dr @minhtambui.bsky.social and Prof Ivo Vlaev shows how entrenched gender norms are pushing women into disproportionate unpaid elder-care roles in Thailand.

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@globaldevinst.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social

1 WEEK: Reflecting on Manchester Criminal Prosecutions

📅 17 Nov, 5pm
📍Sam Alex Building

Book: https://ow.ly/ibxU50Xe7zX

University of Manchester School of Social Sciences School of Arts, Languages and Cultures @uomlaw.bsky.social CoDE - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity Garden Court Chambers

🚨 New research in the @politicalquarterly.bsky.social from Dr @louisevthompson.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social shows the House of Commons still works like it’s the 1950s — shutting smaller parties out and leaving millions of voters unheard.

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Muslim war memorial: ministers’ delay leaves trust to find £1m - Hyphen Long-awaited project could help counter far-right myths about Muslims not being part of Britain’s history, argue supporters

@meghanetinsley.bsky.social comments on the importance of representation in memorials in this article about delays to a proposed Muslim war memorial by @weronikas.bsky.social in @hyphenonline.com
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An image of a mobile phone screen with three computer generated humans and the words "Join the millions who already have met their AI soulmates"

New research from @manchester.ac.uk asks: "What happens when your AI soulmate disappears?"

Dr Jennifer Cearns explores human-AI relationships. It’s not sci-fi - it’s happening now!

Read more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... 💔

#SoSSResearch #AI #Anthropology #TechAndEmotion #DigitalFutures

Who governs when the world is falling apart?

Join the 2025 Melland Schill Roundtable with Nehal Bhuta, Megan Donaldson & George Galindo.

🗓 19 Nov 2025, 5–6.30pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building

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@uomlaw.bsky.social @uompols.bsky.social

📚 This July, Dr Emma Luce Scali & Prof @johnhaskell.bsky.social from @uomlaw.bsky.social co-led Roccella Summer School of International Law & Global Law & Political Economy Summer Academy

Over 70 participants explored justice, law & political economy.

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And finally.....

👩‍👧 Matka Polka – A photographic journey into Polish motherhood. Book onto Thursday's discussion event and share your own photos

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Don’t miss the celebrations of social science through art!

#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest #SoSSEvents #SeesawMCR

⚽ Konger FC – Football, Hong Kong identity & Manchester community

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🧠 Brave Spaces – Exploring mental health, stigma & safe spaces. Book onto tomorrow's craft session by clicking the link 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brave-spac...

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🎪 Romani Communities – Between belonging & antigypsyism. Book onto the panel event tonight, 6-8pm!

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🎉 Final week of the ESRC Festival of Social Science at Seesaw!

Come explore four powerful exhibitions that celebrate identity, community, and resilience

📍 Seesaw, Manchester
🗓️ 1st - 5th November
🎟️No ticket necessary, just show up (some events have separate bookable sessions)

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Research shows that land can’t buy security for young Kenyans An anthropologist from The University of Manchester has uncovered the hidden struggles of young men on the edges of Nairobi, who inherit land but lack the means to turn it into the financial security ...

📢 Research sheds new light on how land, property & housing shape the futures of young people in rapidly urbanising regions - raising urgent questions about inequality and opportunity in Kenya & Worldwide.
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#SoSSResearch #Anthropology #YouthJustice #LandPolitics

Building Futures - Prison Reform Trust Conference 2025 Thinking Long-Term: Insights on Collaborating with Those Impacted by Long-Term Imprisonment to Shape Policies That Affect Them

Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform.

📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm

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#PrisonReform #UoM

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Is climate stability enough to drive change or do we need social movement to spark action?

A new book from @matpaterson.bsky.social and Paul Tobin @manchester.ac.uk explores how politicisation and protest might be key to real climate progress. 📚🌍

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New research from @nspmartin.bsky.social, @ralphscott.bsky.social & @rolandkappe.bsky.social
shows how school subjects shape politics — arts & humanities students lean liberal, while economics & technical students lean conservative

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@uompols.bsky.social

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Australia’s climate journey is a mix of progress and missed chances.

The country lagged behind taking action. Research from @officialuom.bsky.social shows how Australia is now trying to catch up but still faces challenges.

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#GreenEnergy #ClimateCatchUp

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