The early part of October was a challenging period for our student community, with increases in positive testing for COVID-19. While we are in no way complacent, thankfully our daily updates of students and staff who have reported testing positive for COVID-19 show...
Year: 2020
Policy@Manchester: On Primary Care
Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit, recently released their latest publication On Primary Care: General Practice, Pharmacy, Workforce.
Online Linnean Society Annual Lecture
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is delighted to welcome back The Linnean Society for the first ever online Irene Manton lecture which will take place in December.This year’s lecture will be delivered by Eleanor Drinkwater, PhD student from the University...
The politics of ‘weaponising’ antimicrobial resistance
In support of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, the University’s ‘Action on Drug Resistance‘ is delighted to announce that this year’s annual lecture will be given by Dr Jennifer Hobbs on Wednesday 18 November. Dr Hobbs completed her doctoral studies at The University...
The Smile Behind the Mask
The Doubleday Student Society has launched a new campaign amongst healthcare professionals and students on clinical placement that aims to help communication and empathy with patients during the COVID-19 mask-wearing era.PPE plays a vital role in keeping all of us...
Graphene will help in COVID fight, says Nobel Laureate
Graphene is to play an important role in combating COVID-19 – from improving PPE to the development of new diagnostic devices and smart medical clothing, according to Nobel Prize-winner Professor Kostya Novoselov.
Graphene start-ups look to support sustainable futures
Graphene entrepreneurs from the University are putting social responsibility at the centre of their new businesses.
Launch of new Manchester Museum official podcast
Manchester Museum launches its official podcast on 26 October.
Reducing air pollution levels could improve children’s ability to learn
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, experts at The University have published new modelling demonstrating that maintaining lower outdoor air pollution (NO2) levels could improve a child’s ability to learn.
Music, health & wellbeing workshop
What is the importance of musical participation in everyday life? How can it help people with dementia, and those in society who struggle to be heard through words alone?