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@thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk
@hsegovuk.bsky.social

🌟 Huge thanks to Helen, Darren and Andy for the flawless organisation and to the Hyatt for creating such a stunning setting! The atmosphere is perfect and everything feels so well prepared — a brilliant way of celebrating Occupational Health. 👏👏

👏We’re proud to see her contributions recognised at this level and excited for what’s ahead!

@salient-hub.bsky.social; @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social; @spriteplus.bsky.social;
@manchester.ac.uk
#universityofmanchester

Her appointment marks a significant milestone for Creative Manchester, as it continues to grow and align with the University’s Manchester 2035 strategy—fostering civic engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation across the city region.

Dr Smith’s research exploring the anthropology of architecture, time, and urban change—making her a perfect fit to help steer Creative Manchester’s dynamic research themes:
🔹 Creative Industries and Innovation
🔹 Civic and Creative Futures
🔹 Creativity, Health and Wellbeing

🎉 Celebrating Leadership in Creative Research 🎉
🎊Congratulations to Connie!
We’re excited to share that Dr Constance Smith, one of SALIENT Hub work package leads, has been appointed Deputy Director of Creative Manchester (www.creative.manchester.ac.uk/about/people/) at The University of Manchester!

@salient-hub.bsky.social;@spriteplus.bsky.social; @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social.

🚀It was great to meet inspiring speakers during the first two core-conference days at Manchester Tech Festival! 🤩 such as Elena Korenko who ran an interactive workshop exploring how cultural differences shape teamwork, leadership, and communication...✨ We look forward to further conversations!

@salient-hub.bsky.social
#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #ManchesterTechFestival #Tech4Good #DigitalTrust #VictoriaBaths #TechExpo #AndyBurnham

🎤 Kicking off the Core Conference is Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, setting the tone for the first two conference days of tech talks, hands-on workshops, and networking with industry leaders.

We’re excited that SALIENT Hub (www.salient-hub.org) and SPRITE+ (www.spritehub.org) are joining the Tech Expo as exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation in digital trust, security, and resilience at the amazing venue Victoria Baths, Manchester (victoriabaths.org.uk).

🚀 Manchester Tech Festival is officially open!
📍 Victoria Baths, Manchester
🕗 Core Conference: 8:00AM – 4:30PM + Evening Social 24-25 Sep 2025

We’re excited that SALIENT Hub (www.salient-hub.org) and SPRITE+ (www.spritehub.org) are joining the Tech Expo as exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation in digital trust, security, and resilience at the amazing venue Victoria Baths, Manchester (victoriabaths.org.uk).

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #ManchesterTechFestival #Tech4Good #DigitalTrust #VictoriaBaths #TechExpo #AndyBurnham

🎤 Kicking off the Core Conference was Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, setting the tone for the first two conference days of tech talks, hands-on workshops, and networking with industry leaders.

We’re excited that SALIENT Hub (www.salient-hub.org) and SPRITE+ (www.spritehub.org) are joining the Tech Expo as exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation in digital trust, security, and resilience at the amazing venue Victoria Baths, Manchester (victoriabaths.org.uk).

stadium seating around a pitch. road in the background. blue skies and white clouds

Blue skies and interesting connections made in Salford this week, at the Institute of Government & Public Policy Public Sector Cyber Security Conference and Exhibition 2025.

Also had fun working with the @spriteplus.bsky.social team!

Join Sprite+ this Wednesday for the SPRITE+ Lunch and Learn with Emily Collins!

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🚀Hiring Now: Join the @manchester.ac.uk to lead the @ukri.org funded NSEC network! Work with the @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social & SALIENT Hub to shape national security & resilience research. Be the connector across academia, policy & practice. Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

🚀Hiring Now: Join the @manchester.ac.uk to lead the @ukri.org funded NSEC network! Work with the @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social & SALIENT Hub to shape national security & resilience research. Be the connector across academia, policy & practice. Apply now: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Brunswick Comes Together: A Day of Community, Conversation, and Creativity - SALIENT SALIENT: UK research hub advancing national security and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen engagement.

Brunswick came together for a day of community, conversation, and creativity in Gartside Gardens. A brilliant example of community-led regeneration in Manchester.
📖 Read the story: www.salient-hub.org/2025/09/05/b...

#Brunswick #CommunityPower #SALIENT #Security #Resilience

Commissioning Thank you for your interest in applying to the NABS+ commissioning call. To ensure your application meets all necessary criteria, please read the guidance documents below carefully before submitting.…

🚨 DEADLINE NEXT MONDAY! Don't forget to apply for the NABS+ Commissioning Call. Funded projects the value of £60k each (paid @80% fEC). Applications in by Monday 8 Sept, 5pm.

👉 crestresearch.ac.uk/nabs/commiss...

SPRITE+ Mentor Clinic | SPRITE+ Hub Book to attend our Mentor Clinic for ECRs and PhD students with Professor Mark Elliot!

📣 We're holding an online mentor clinic for ECRs and PhD students!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to ask SPRITE+ Director Professor Mark Elliot for advice about securing your dream job, or at least your dream next step.

🔗 Book your place here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #ECR

Future leaders: Imagining Scenarios/Effective Decision Making/Encouraging Resilience. | SPRITE+ Hub Apply to attend our Future Leaders workshop in collaboration with RBOC.

🚨 Final places available to attend our Future Leaders workshop in collaboration with the RBOC NetworkPlus! 🚨

Workshop elements will include:
➡️ Effective Decision Making
➡️ Encouraging Resilience

🔗 APPLY NOW: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #events #opportunities #TIPS #FutureLeaders

Webinar: Criminals don't care... calling it cyber just makes it worse.

📢 Join us next week for a webinar with @hrfh.bsky.social! 📢

This talk will help you understand the importance of robust security for patients, staff, and your work.

📆 3rd September, 1-2pm
🔗 Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#SPRITE #NetworkPlus #HRfH #Webinar #Cybersecurity

SPRITE+ 2025 Showcase

🌟 The programme is now live for our 2025 Showcase! 🌟

Whether you can attend the full day, or there's a particular talk you'd like to tune in for, we're excited to see you there!

🔗 View the programme and register here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...

#SPRITE #showcase #TIPS #NetworkPlus

🎙️ Featuring Francis Hoets, CEO of Disaster Risk Management NPC, South Africa From supporting small businesses to building community-based early warning systems, the private sector plays a vital role in resilience and recovery. 🔗 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fcd2e7...

📣You're Invited! Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the International Consortium for Societal Resilience (i-NCSR+): 🧭 When Disaster Strikes: The Private Sector Can Make All The Difference 🗓️ Monday, 22 September 2025 🕙 10:00–11:30am (UK time).

🎙️ Featuring Francis Hoets, CEO of Disaster Risk Management NPC, South Africa
From supporting small businesses to building community-based early warning systems, the private sector plays a vital role in resilience and recovery.
🔗 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com

Research Security in Europe: Policy Responses and Academic Perspectives This webinar explores research security, science diplomacy & global collaboration with Prof Andrew James (UoM) & STEaPP experts.

🇬🇧Join in Professor Andrew James for a talk at UCL/STEaPP on UK research security.
Find out more and sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-s...