Social Responsibility

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 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 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 entrepreneurs from the University are putting social responsibility at the centre of their new businesses.

Manchester Museum launches its official podcast on 26 October.

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.

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?

A Walk in the Park is a podcast series from the Whitworth’s Cultural Park Keeper, Francine Hayfron.

In July the Volunteering and Community Engagement team at the University put a call-out for donations for the women’s refuges they work with on a regular basis.

In celebration of Black History Month 2020, the Faculty of Humanities, the Centre for New Writing, the Department of American Studies and Creative Manchester have created an extensive suggested reading list to celebrate and recognise black history and culture.