Manchester University Press

This month we are celebrating 50 years of punk, the explosive musical and cultural movement from the mid-70s. From growing up during the heyday of punk, to the DIY ethos at it’s heart, our reading list is 50% OFF until the 31st July, browse here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/07/0… #punk

Join us at @Books_n_friends in #Manchester city centre for a celebration of 50 years of punk with two great authors, Russ Bestley & @johnrobb77. Don't miss what will be a great chat followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets: houseofbooksandfriends.com/product/ticket… @MCRCityofLit #punk

50 Years of Punk: John Robb and Russ Bestley in conversation Wednesday 22 July, 6pm House of Books & Friends, Manchester There's just 1 week until we celebrate 50 years of punk with two of its most influential voices. John Robb will discuss his memoir 'Punk rock ruined my life', while Russ Bestley explores Turning revolt into style, his new book on how punk's DIY ethos transformed graphic design and visual culture. Combining personal experience and academic insight, the evening will conclude with an audience Q&A and book signing, chaired by Kevin Quinn. Tickets, £5. Buy here: houseofbooksandfriends.com/product/ticket…

Hello to everyone at the International #Shakespeare Conference today 👋 We're delighted to be in Stratford-upon-Avon this week, catching up with authors, editors and friends from across the Shakespeare community 🎭 Can't make it? Explore our #ShakespeareStudies books here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/06/0… #EarlyModern #Literature #Theatre

🌍📖 Here is the 2026 Longlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Conservation Writing. From forests and food systems to oceans, wildlife & our changing climate, these inspiring books explore the environmental challenges of our time, & the people working to protect our shared future.

Huge congrats to author Dominic Hinde on his book 'Drifting north' being longlisted for the @wainwrightprize for Conservation Writing! 'Drifting north' is out now and available from all good bookshops & online. #WainwrightPrize

Reviews from the nationals on my latest book

We are so excited to celebrate 50 Years of Punk with John Robb and Russ Bestley! Join us on 22nd July at 6pm - tickets and info available on our website!💚

I'm on @BBCR1 newsbeat from 12:45PM discussing the far-right terror threat and the mainstreaming of Islamophobia.

South Asian Heritage Month event in East London this Sunday. All welcome.

Hear DJ, musician and author Mike Pickering's perspective on the incredible highs of being at the centre of the Hacienda and Factory Records boom as well as the lows, violence and fall of the club. Listen to the podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man… #Manchester

Summer reading season is officially underway at MUP☀️📚 From postcolonial family sagas and queer desire in Northern Italy to neo-noir detectives and brand new Maggie O'Farrell, take a peek at what made it out of our TBR piles and into our tote bags this July! #SummerReads #CurrentlyReading

BACK IN STOCK : signed copies of my acclaimed ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’ memoirs…buy now! membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/john-rob…

As a Senior Research Fellow at @CUSP_ucl based here in #Boston I was delighted to sign copies of my latest book, “US Grand Strategy and the Madman Theory,” a the @harvardcoop today. Be sure to grab a copy

Our Summer of Shakespeare continues this week as we head to the @ShakesInstitute for the International Shakespeare Conference🎭 We're looking forward to catching up with authors, editors and friends from across the #Shakespeare community. Not attending? Explore our #ShakespeareStudies books here, manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/06/0…

See you in Europe! ☀️ I had plans to cruise the archives and thought it would be fun to hold some discussions about trans politics & history while in town. We'll explore more findings on lost stories of trans activism, healthcare, and love during these talks. Hope to see you soon

Join us at @Books_n_friends #Manchester as they welcome authors Layla Mccay and @sacha_coward to the bookshop on Tuesday 18th August at 6pm to discuss their books, ‘The Queer Bookshelf’ & ‘Queer as Folklore’, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets: houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/author-p…

I spoke with @edvaizey on @TimesRadio about China’s rise, the shift in global economic power and why this should not be seen in zero-sum terms. Full conversation below. youtube.com/watch?v=CROa59…

Brimming with archival materials, 'A queer scrapbook' explores British & Irish queer life from 1945 to the present day. Meet two of the authors as they unpack this unique and beautifully illustrated compendium of LGBTQI+ life over eighty years of extraordinary change. FREE and open to all. @womenslibrary womenslibrary.org.uk/event/a-queer-…

Tommy Robinson: 'I challenge any journalist to come to Luton and find Muslims with non Muslims.' I'm a journalist from Luton and this man is talking utter nonsense. Instead of believing his hate-filled propaganda, watch our film where the people of Luton speak for themselves.