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Find out what's been happening in the School of Social Sciences.
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PhD candidate wins Faculty of Humanities MDC Excellence Award for research impact
26 Jun 2026
Tetyana’s research focuses on fashion sustainability, with particular attention to over-consumption, clothing repair and ethical manufacturing. ...
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University of Manchester recognised at national lifelong learning awards
18 Jun 2026
The event brought together institutions from across the UK to share best practice, explore innovation in lifelong learning, and celebrate impactful ...
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New survey seeks women's experiences of travel and road safety in Greater Manchester
18 Jun 2026
Women across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a major new study exploring how safe they feel when travelling around the region, as...
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New Publication in the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society
16 Jun 2026
Philip Leifeld, Professor in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester, together with Sebastián Martínez and Laurence Brandenberger, has ...
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New Publication in Computational Statistics and Data Analysis
16 Jun 2026
Philip Leifeld, Professor in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester, together with Jackie Siaw Tze Wong, has published a new study ...
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New Publication in Journal of Common Market Studies
16 Jun 2026
Philip Leifeld, Professor in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester, together with Kristijan Garic , has published a new study in Journal...
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New screening series explores how ‘global China’ is negotiated on the ground
12 Jun 2026
In-between China and the World, funded by the British Academy’s Chinese Global Orders programme, will present a series of five short audio-visual...
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Study warns unequal access to NHS social prescribing could reinforce inequalities
9 Jun 2026
A major new study has found patients living in England’s most deprived communities are significantly less likely to be offered ‘social ...
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Experts issue climate warning ahead of expanded FIFA World Cup
8 Jun 2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could become the ‘most polluting ever’, according to a new report examining football’s relationship with climate...
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Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis
5 Jun 2026
Psychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments - potentially limiting patient ...
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School of Social Sciences Research and Scholarship Showcase Highlights Teaching, Research and Real-World Impact
2 Jun 2026
From oral exams in the age of AI to community-led research on public safety, healthcare, inclusion, and sustainability, the School of Social Sciences...
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Pierre-Richard Agénor delivers joint Arthur Lewis and Vital Topics lecture on gender equality and economic growth
2 Jun 2026
Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor recently delivered a joint lecture hosted by the School of Social Sciences and Alliance Manchester Business School, ...
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The British General Election of 2024 two years on – Labours Wobbling Jenga Tower
21 May 2026
Titled Labour’s Wobbling Jenga Tower: The 2024 general election two years on, the event brought together academics, students, and members of the ...
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Booking site crackdown failed to cut online hotel prices – but unlocked cheaper deals offline
19 May 2026
A major French policy designed to make hotel prices more competitive online may not have worked as intended, but it did unlock cheaper deals for ...
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Winners of the 2026 Sociology Impact and Engagement Prize announced
19 May 2026
The winners of the 2026 Sociology Impact and Engagement Prize have been announced, recognising outstanding work that shares sociological research ...
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From Data4All to Civic Data Labs: building student-led pathways into reproducible and inclusive data practice
14 May 2026
Led through the Manchester Q-Step Centre and developed collaboratively with students and alumni, the initiative now includes Data4All events, ...
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I. Stephanie Boyce delivers Christabel Pankhurst Lecture on power, equality and legal reform
8 May 2026
Legal leader and equality advocate I. Stephanie Boyce visited the School of Social Sciences in April to deliver the Annual Christabel Pankhurst ...
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Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group recognised with national Team Achievement Award
27 Apr 2026
Led by Professor Tine Buffel, MUARG brings together researchers from across social sciences, architecture, geography, public health and the arts ...
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RISE awards £450,000 to innovative projects addressing violence against women and girls
27 Apr 2026
Nine interdisciplinary research and innovation projects have been awarded up to £50,000 each through RISE, an accelerated programme tackling ...
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Education saves lives: new study reveals global link between learning and longevity
24 Apr 2026
A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how...
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New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students appointed at the University of Manchester
23 Apr 2026
Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation and Enhancement, and Professor of Economics Education at the University of ...
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Mandelson vetting scandal: why Whitehall is the worst of all worlds when it comes to accountability
22 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US keeps coming back to haunt him. It has now emerged that Mandelson was ...
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New Head of Law appointed at the University of Manchester
14 Apr 2026
Amir, who is currently Head of the Law School and Professor of Law and Social Justice at the University of Sussex, will take up the Head of Law ...
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Generous gift from the niece of Law alumna Nancy Rigby funds extra Lemn Sissay Bursaries
1 Apr 2026
Nancy graduated in 1945, one of only a handful of women studying law at the University at that time. Her great niece, Jen Gibbons, Clinical Legal ...
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Economics, Football and the Future
1 Apr 2026
Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to ...
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Manchester researchers shape major parliamentary report on Women, Peace, and Security
30 Mar 2026
Professor Toni Haastrup, Chair in Global Politics, University of Manchester, played a central role in the inquiry, advising the Committee on its ...
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Manchester researchers launch major UKRI funded project to understand “air inequalities”
26 Mar 2026
Led by sociologist Professor Sophie Woodward, Air Spaces: Getting the Measure of Air will explore the social, scientific and environmental ...
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Overstretched councils ‘set up to fail’ in SEND crisis, report reveals
26 Mar 2026
As the government considers future reforms to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, a major new ...
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Attorney General makes case for international rules-based order during Harry Street Lecture
25 Mar 2026
The University of Manchester was honoured to welcome Attorney General The Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, an esteemed alumnus, to deliver the 38th Annual Harry...
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Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC to deliver 38th Annual Harry Street Lecture
18 Mar 2026
The Harry Street Lecture, established in 1985, has featured an impressive roll call of distinguished figures, including prominent judges and ...
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Reluctance to rely on China for green technology could slow climate action
12 Mar 2026
New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption ...
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Five Manchester academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences
9 Mar 2026
The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of Manchester as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions...
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The Ethics of Intervention in Iran
9 Mar 2026
In justifying the joint United States-Israel airstrikes on Iran, US politicians have adopted humanitarian rhetoric, claiming that their action will ...
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University of Manchester to lead accelerated research project tackling violence against women and girls
25 Feb 2026
Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a ...
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‘The Plastic Divide’ - how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities
24 Feb 2026
A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned...
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Law Professor invited to the United Nations UNCITRAL Colloquium harmonizing law in the age of digital trade and finance in New York
19 Feb 2026
Orkun Akseli, Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Manchester and a former Fulbright Scholar in the United States of America, recently ...
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MA Visual Anthropology graduate film showcased in Second World War museum
19 Feb 2026
Marianna Łoboda, 2025 MA Visual Anthropology graduate, was invited to showcase her graduation film, (Dis)connnection, earlier this year at the ...
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New EU Report on Non-Discrimination by Law experts at the University of Manchester
13 Feb 2026
EU equality law prohibits not only direct discrimination but also giving instructions to discriminate against others. This rule applies broadly, ...
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Dr Jennifer Cearns highlights risks of AI companionship for young people
11 Feb 2026
Dr Jennifer Cearns, Lecturer in AI Trust in the Department of Social Anthropology, contributed analysis on why young people are developing a reliance...
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British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant to Dr Diego Andrés Pérez Ruiz & Professor Arkadiusz Wisniowski
3 Feb 2026
The Department of Social Statistics is pleased to share that Dr Diego Andrés Pérez Ruiz has been awarded a British Academy/Leverhulme Small ...
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Gorton and Denton by-election: Reform could benefit from split vote on the left
30 Jan 2026
A by-election has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour ...
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UK expert in energy and climate governance joins The University of Manchester
26 Jan 2026
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty ...
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Radical measures needed to close arts class gap in Greater Manchester, inquiry finds
26 Jan 2026
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.
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Dharmi Kapadia becomes Director of CoDE
15 Jan 2026
The Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) starts the new year with a new director: Dr Dharmi Kapadia. Dharmi is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at...
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When Power Replaces Law: Venezuela, the United States, and the Fragility of the International Legal Order
15 Jan 2026
This intervention is not merely controversial or politically debatable; it is unlawful under the core rules governing the international use of force....
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Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts
15 Jan 2026
Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning...
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New Publication in Social Network Analysis and Mining
9 Jan 2026
Philip Leifeld, Professor in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester, together with Yuanyuan Shang, has published a new study in Social ...
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Konger FC: How Football Is Helping Manchester’s Hong Kong Community Find Home and Voice
23 Dec 2025
A Saturday morning football club in Manchester is doing more than just scoring goals - it’s helping a community rebuild its identity. Founded in ...
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Inspiring global careers in international politics
22 Dec 2025
The Politics Department is excited to share the success of their inaugural event on careers in international politics, which attracted an impressive ...
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Justice Hub wins ‘Educational Institution of the Year’ award
19 Dec 2025
The Justice Hub at the University of Manchester Law School has won ‘Educational Institution of the Year 2025’ at the recent Greater ...
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