Tyndall Centre roadmap helps deliver lowest-carbon live music event of its kind
A new report from the University’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has revealed that their ‘Roadmap to Super Low Carbon Live Music’ successfully supported Massive Attack in delivering the lowest-carbon live music event of its kind. Commissioned by the band,...
Community collaboration looks to tackle digital poverty
In a move to support local youth and promote digital equality, IT Services at the University in partnership with the University's Office for Social Responsibility and IT Provider, Stone, has donated laptops to the RAFAC 1263 (Rochdale) Squadron. This will help cadets...
Creating the Manchester Medieval Festival
Held in Manchester’s historic Medieval Quarter, The Manchester Medieval Festival offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience an often-overlooked part of the city’s rich history. Developed by Professor Jerome de Groot and his colleagues from the University’s...
LGBT+ History Month at The University of Manchester
In February each year, the University commemorates the contributions made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+) and other community members to society. It is a time to celebrate achievements but also to reflect on the struggles faced in the past and present time....
Faculty of Humanities partners with The Access Project
The University's Faculty of Humanities is proud to announce a new partnership with The Access Project, an organisation that supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to raise their aspirations, access top universities and achieve social mobility. We...
New greenhouse gas monitoring station at Jodrell Bank to improve UK emissions estimates
A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at The University’s Jodrell Bank Observatory to improve the accuracy of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates. The station, part of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement...
Professor Jackie Carter highlights legacy and future of GM4Women2028
The University’s Professor Jackie Carter has delivered a compelling message on the importance of data-driven legacy and sustained action at the 7th Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard Reveal, hosted by GM4Women2028 at Stockport County Football Club. Established in 2018,...
Pilot programme to teach students essential cooking skills
The University's Faculty of Science and Engineering has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing. Led by renowned Greater Manchester chef Simon Wood, these sessions offer...
British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease research from the leading charity. The award from the BHF is part of a...
Our top stories from February
Firstly, we published a new economic report by London Economics showing the significant economic impact of the University, regionally and nationally. Total economic impact on the UK economy in the 2022-23 academic year stood at £7.3 billion. A big thank you to the...
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