Shaking epileptic flies into a seizure may not be your average biology lesson; it is however just one of the activities taking place with a group of 12 schools in Lancashire.

The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health’s new ‘Instruments of Change’ display was launched by the Interim Vice-President and Dean, Professor Peter Clayton, earlier this month.

Social mobility considers how someone’s adult outcomes relate to their circumstances as a child, with low social mobility often impacting on the life chances of a large section of our society.

The University of Manchester has been at the forefront of Development Studies for 60 years, starting with Nobel Prize winner Sir Arthur Lewis right through to the current work of our Global Development Institute (GDI).

A new research project, led by Professor Stephanie Barrientos will look at how to promote more ethical labour standards in the growing market of goods produced in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Alumni from The University of Manchester go onto amazing achievements and we are proud to learn of the continued involvement of Masters alumnus Rajab Mohandis who has been supporting the representation of civil society in the South Sudan peace talks.

Kate Osamor, Shadow Secretary for International Development, will visit The University on Friday 2 November to talk about her vision for a world that addresses inequality as well as poverty.

The University of Manchester will play host to the world’s first laboratories to receive Carbon Literacy training.

The University will be hosting its annual Volunteering and Social Justice Fair on Tuesday 16 October in Academy 1 at Manchester Students’ Union.

Seminar: Sexuality and Intimacy Needs of Care Home Residents.