Why gender matters in policy analysis for later life
University professor, Debbie Price, advises that policy analysis is sensitive to gender and disadvantage in later life.
Manchester researcher helping to tackle coronavirus in Kenya’s slums
A new initiative designed by Professor Diana Mitlin of The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute, alongside long-term collaborators SDI Kenya, is helping to address the enormous challenges of dealing with Covid-19 in informal settlements. The global...
Pandemics and the city
The Manchester Urban Institute (MUI) is home to The University of Manchester’s world-leading urban research.
Social justice photography competition 2020 winners announced
The winners of the Social Justice Photography Competition have officially been announced.
Meet the winners of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards
Volunteering now more than ever is contributing to local communities everywhere.
Professor Brian Cox launches The University of Manchester’s Lockdown Lectures
While in lockdown are you looking for something more than your next Netflix boxset binge or Spotify top 100 of whatever playlist?
Making a Difference Awards take place on Facebook Live!
On Thursday 7 May we were joined by staff, students, alumni and friends from around the world to celebrate the incredible and inspiring work of our University community.
Mobilising our resources to support others
As the country mobilises to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic many hundreds of thousands of people are volunteering their time and resources.
Experts call for rejection of Coronavirus policy based only on age
Experts are urging the Government to reject the formulation and implementation of policy to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic based solely on the age of the population, as well as calling on both the Government and media organisations to be cautious in their use of language.
Responding to moments of crisis and need throughout history
Throughout its history, the University has used its expertise, knowledge and community of staff, students and alumni to respond to moments of crisis and need.