Last week, The University of Manchester was named the first Carbon Literate university in the world as the 10,000 Actions programme is an accredited carbon literacy programme.
Year: 2016
Age-friendly Manchester project wins national award
A project which trained older people to be researchers into the future of their city has won a major national award for its ground-breaking work, on a night when two other University of Manchester projects were also shortlisted.
Manchester is first carbon literate university – and museum – in the world
Manchester is celebrating after being named the first carbon literate university and museum in the world.
Making a Difference Awards 2017
On 30 November the annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility will open for entries.
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday 29 November is Giving Tuesday – a chance to step aside from the consumerism of Christmas to think about giving time, money or supporting to a worthwhile cause
Mini robots, miraculous materials, and marvellous medicines
Returning for a 6th year, our University-wide family fun science day – Science Spectacular, welcomed over 1,421 visitors to Manchester Museum.
Lord Morris of Manchester Memorial Inaugural Lecture
The Lord Morris of Manchester Memorial Inaugural Lecture was held on 3 November.
Green Impact and 10,000 Actions Launch Event
November saw the launch of the staff signature programme 10,000 Actions, the largest environmental sustainability initiative in the higher education sector.
Biodiversity App (UMAPIT)
Across the University campus there is a diverse variety of urban species.
JustFest Film Competition 2017
Our 2nd Annual JustFest Film Competition launches on 1 December 2016.