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Luke Georghiou

@lgg13.bsky.social

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I am a Professor at the University of Manchester. My interests/passions are research and innovation policy and foresight in my city, country, Europe and beyond - studying, advising and doing!

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Craig Nicholson @clanicholson.bsky.social · 13d

Free to read: EU Innovation Act must not neglect universities, says @eua.eu

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 21d

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of the former University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UMIST, which was hied off from the University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk and then rejoined it

If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm

An old colour picture postcard showing four views of Manchester, one of which is a tall red-brick building labelled Technical School

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Apr 4

🗓️ On 2 April, EUA welcomed members of its Expert Group on #Innovation for a wide-ranging discussion of EU and national developments in innovation policy and funding.

Featuring updates on the implementation of the #EUAinnovation Agenda 2026: bit.ly/EUAinnoagenda2026

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Jun 7

Privileged to present to Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, the Finnish Research and Innovation Council and DG R&I Deputy DG Signe Ratso, our #PolicySupportFacility panel’s review of cooperation between research & business projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/statistic...

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Apr 4

Springtime in Brussels and a great opportunity to discuss with like minds how European universities will underpin productivity and social progress through innovation

European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Apr 4

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Feb 3

As Marcus Rashford leaves his home city for at least the rest of the season let's recall why @officialuom.bsky.social gave him an Honorary degree in 2021 for his effective campaign against child food poverty in the pandemic years. A great Mancunian at a young age.

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Jan 18

It is in the North of Malta with the Popeye Village at the head of the bay and the island of Gozo in the background

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Jan 2

2025 - a year for new horizons

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Dec 19

2024 IN BOOKS 📚 👏🏼

An incredible year for our trade books; from acclaimed biography and memoir, to music and popular culture deep dives, to thought-provoking politics and policy books.

Excited to see what we’ll be publishing in 2025? Stay tuned 👀

Happy holidays 🎅

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Luke Georghiou @lgg13.bsky.social · Nov 16

Great to see you here Simon

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