When people talk about the idea that some universities must go under, there’s a certain tendency to behave as if these smaller local campuses are negligible- regrettable casualties perhaps but not ‘real’ universities. This report does a great job of illustrating why that’s wrong.
04.02.2026 09:07 — 👍 213 🔁 105 💬 6 📌 3
Detailed layout of Manchester Ship Canal and Manchester Docks showing water routes, docks, and adjacent infrastructure in a vintage map style.
Help shape the future of our Digital Collections by sharing your feedback:
✅ Take our survey
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27.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 2
Young woman with a ponytail working on a pink laptop at a white desk with a stainless steel thermos nearby.
Take a look at our assessment support resource, filled with guidance to help you prepare and revise effectively: https://www.education.library.manchester.ac.uk/mle/packages/assessment-support/
14.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The Office for Open Research is pleased to announce our third cohort of Open Research Fellows 2025/26. The Fellowship supports open, transparent and inclusive research, giving Fellows time to lead impactful projects and share best practice.
#OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation
12.01.2026 08:00 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Explore the online world and develop your digital communications skills with our online 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! Head to the UCIL website now. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/explore-your-online-identity-with-digital-society-2026/
15.12.2025 08:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Two students study at a bank of desks, both are listening to music and concentrating
We're here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. The Library is offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...
09.01.2026 13:23 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
Student in a black graphic t-shirt writing notes at a desk.
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/
05.01.2026 10:25 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
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Few myths irk me more than people saying no-one uses libraries anymore. Approaching the end of my year as President of @cilip.bsky.social, it's with joy that I share data from @librariesconnected.bsky.social. Loans up 14%, Digital borrowing up, Non-fiction up, Library visits up. tinyurl.com/29yrzywh
16.12.2025 15:35 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
“Young Red Cross nurses, 1950s” by British Red Cross., CC BY 2.0
⚖️ 🌍 On Human Rights Day, explore a range of materials from the archives of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 1919-1997: Widening the Range of Our Digital Archives. https://ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC
10.12.2025 08:00 — 👍 6 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
The University of Manchester Library are collecting donations of new and pre-loved children’s books for the Children’s Book Project. All donations support the Children’s Book Project, giving books to families who need them most.
📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer https://ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm
01.12.2025 08:05 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Poster, International AIDS Day at the Hacienda, 1987 - from the John Rylands Library Rob Gretton Archive
1st December marks World AIDS Day, a moment to remember those lost and honour those living with HIV.
Drop in to our special collections encounter this Friday 5/12 to discover Manchester’s unique place within the wider story of HIV/AIDS awareness through objects from our British Pop Archive.
01.12.2025 10:00 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Person wearing a white fleece jacket and glasses working on a laptop at a white table with a red background.
Explore the online world with our 'Digital Society' course unit. Develop the essential skills needed for a connected society. Sign up today on the UCIL website!
02.12.2025 08:00 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative.
Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p
24.11.2025 14:20 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Two students studying in the library. They are both wearing headphones and appear to be concentrating
Check out our Library support for assessment resource to help you revise effectively www.education.library.manchester.ac.uk/mle/packages...
25.11.2025 08:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A man dressed as Father Christmas holds up some children's Christmas books.
Manchester Libraries Trust, Read Manchester and Manchester #Libraries have launched a Christmas book appeal.
The appeal will help public libraries in the city gift books to children who need them most.
A terrific example of libraries' work in the community.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/boo...
18.11.2025 09:50 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
If you are teaching in Semester 2 let us know your taught course recommendations. Our Reading Lists Online is quick, easy and lots of support and guidance available.👇
20.11.2025 08:24 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Logo for British Online Archives above a painting of sailing ships docked on a calm river with rowboats in the foreground.
Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/
17.11.2025 11:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Two students studying at a bank of desks. They are both wearing headphones and appear to be concentrating
The Library is here to support you throughout the exam & assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exa...
20.11.2025 08:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Autumnal leaves in oranges and yellows, blue sky with a few white fluffy clouds
Looking at a view of a canal and lots of trees that are autumnal colours, blue sky with a few white fluffy clouds
View over hills. Can see a small fence and a lot of blue sky with fluffy clouds
Beautiful autumnal walk before work this morning 🍂
07.11.2025 09:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
3 students sitting around a desk chatting in a library setting. There are large glass windows around them and you can see trees and other buildings behind them
My Research Essentials supports researchers at all stages of their career. Our workshops and online guides help develop open research skills, dedicate time for writing and connect with other researchers www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
06.11.2025 09:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“Courage, vision, planning & fearless work”: the Congress Lives On.
📅 Mon 3 Nov | Manchester Central Library
With Gary Younge, Young Identity & Shirley May.
Reflection, resistance & creativity to honour Black histories & the 1945 Pan-African Congress. ✊🏾
08.10.2025 10:36 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
Mirrors and glass panels form an angular, kaleidoscopic chamber with a square opening to the sky
We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW
13.10.2025 14:43 — 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now
20.10.2025 11:27 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Picture of several students studying at a library with computer monitors. There are large windows behind them
My Learning Essentials offers training and skills support all year round. Access workshops, online guides and drop-in support for academic skills, study strategies and wellbeing at a time and pace that suits you. See www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
22.10.2025 08:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meet our new collections and engagement officer.
Alongside her role at the Centre, she is co-facilitating the Safe Access Programme for the Association of Independent Museums. She is also an advisory panel member on the Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement programme.
16.10.2025 09:43 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Workshops (MLE) (The University of Manchester Library)
Got a question? Come along to our regular Library drop-in support. Our Library experts are on hand to discuss any aspects of using our resources and services. Open to all! see www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...
09.10.2025 15:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
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Professor in Environmental & Landscape Planning / Head of Department Planning, Property & Environmental Management - lots of Green Infrastructure stuff
@PlanningUoM @OfficialUoM @UoMUrban
Prof Urban Planning & GISc http://www.digital-solutions.uk/ @NERCscience http://www.ppgis.manchester.ac.uk/, http://www.climatejust.org.uk/, http://www.tellus-toolkit.com/, ECB Cricket Coach
Lecturer in Urban Development Planning @uniofmanchester.bsky.social
Informality, climate, health, and equitable urbanisation. https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/alice.sverdlik
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/caglar.koksal
Director of Laboratory of Collective Intelligence at University of Manchester, researcher & foresighter on sustainable cities & regions, visual thinking activist, principal of Sami Consulting, former architect builder & musician
Green utopian academic-activist, writer, Lecturer in Sustainability @ University of Manchester, co-convenor for @PSAEnvironment, fellow of all terrestrials. She/her. ✊🏼🌏🌱🦈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/heather-alberro
Urban geographer | he/him | views my own, repost ≠ endorsement
Presidential Fellow @GlobalDevInst
Associate Editor @Pol_Geog_Jl
Political Ecology, Infrastructure, Conservation, Carbon, Biodiversity, East Africa
Lecturer in Environment and Development at @GlobalDevInst
(Pre) Asso. Prof. of Human Geography, @NTNU.
Tigrayan,
I write about #TigrayGenocide and more.
Interdisciplinary researcher interested in ag water management, climate adaptation and rural development. Reader in Water-Food Security at University of Manchester
Geographer, co-founder of the Second Cold War Observatory, Senior Lecturer of Urban Development and Transformation at the Global Development Institute
https://www.secondcoldwarobservatory.com/
Professor of International Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester, UK
Research fellow at The University of Manchester
Cultural and Social Geographer, UoM. Interested in the lived experience of urban difference, inequalities, and social categories through the lenses of age, ageing, and the life course.
Anti-poverty activist, transport & mobility poverty expert - academic researcher, dog lover and proud grandmother
Professor of Human Geography, University of Manchester. Into fighting urban injustice, researching energy/climate inequalities & network governance
Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at University of Manchester and professional Bog Witch 🌻 peatlands, geomorphology, hydrology, cats
Reader Physical #Geography | #Quaternary #Drylands | #Geoarchaeology | #Luminescence | #USeries | #Hydrogeology | #cyclist | #swimmer |🏳️🌈 | parent | (she/her)
🌐 https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/abi.stone
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