Environmental Humanities annual event: Living Proof a Climate Story
On Wednesday 30 April the Univeristy is hosting our inaugural Environmental Humanities event, the first in a series to showcase and celebrate some of the diverse work on environmental questions and challenges undertaken by colleagues, alumni and students from across...
New ‘River Rescue Kit’ empowers campaigners to tackle sewage pollution
An expert from the University has contributed to the ‘River Rescue Kit’, a groundbreaking online resource designed to empower communities to take action against the growing crisis of river pollution. The kit - which provides expert guidance on how ordinary people can...
Attending to absence: Supporting schools to increase school attendance
On Wednesday, 7 May, the University’s GM Policy Hub will be hosting an in-person seminar on supporting schools to increase school attendance. Persistent rates of school absences have increased considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic, with no sign of returning to...
Engaged research hub
The Universty's Research Impact Team has launched a new Engaged Research Hub. This includes an overview of ongoing work to improve support for engaged research practices at The University of Manchester, links to resources, details about related projects, and a series...
Our Manchester, Our Air: Creating a breathable city
Greater Manchester is the worst place in the UK for toxic air, linked to 1,200 early deaths each year, and with the highest rates of child asthma hospital admissions. We wouldn’t let our children drink dirty water, so why do we allow them to breathe dirty air? How can...
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...
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