Action on short term lets – academic co-founds coalition to regulate the short-term lettings market
One year on from the publication of a report into the effects of Airbnb on housing in Manchester, housing organisations and University of Manchester academics are now collaborating around the need for new national legislation to protect housing. The rising number of...
February round-up
Throughout February and March we’re asking our staff and research students to share their thoughts on how well we engage the public in our research, teaching and cultural activities. The University of Manchester currently holds a Gold Engage Watermark, which...
World Water Day
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is a recognised United Nations (UN) observance day that highlights the importance of fresh water. Not only...
One Book at a Time: Manchester University Press launch their new podcast
Manchester University Press (MUP) are delighted to announce the launch of their new podcast, One Book at a Time. The idea of the podcast is to encourage people to slow down and consider important social issues and histories, which we think reflects one of the major...
Last chance to nominate – Volunteer of the Year Awards 2023
It is the final opportunity to nominate someone you know who volunteers for the university’s Volunteer of the Year Awards – you can even nominate yourself! Make a nomination before Monday, 6 March (10:00am). Celebrating the very best of volunteering, the awards give...
Shining a light on STEM opportunities within the beauty industry
Dr Abigail Langton, Lecturer in Ethnic Skin in the Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences at the University recently attended an event at No. 10 Downing Street as a result of her involvement in the collaborative research between Boots No7 and the...
How we are promoting better health and wellbeing
We’re unique among UK universities in having social responsibility as a core goal in our strategic plan, Our Future. Our commitment to social responsibility is seen in the difference we make to society and the environment through our teaching, research, public...
University ranked 30th in Stonewall’s Top 100 Workplace Equality Index
The University of Manchester has been rated 30th of all employers in the country in the latest Stonewall Top 100 Employers list, which is compiled from the Workplace Equality Index – the UK’s leading benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Stonewall...
Local universities, donors and comedy icon team up to support social mobility at launch of new learning centre in Salford
A new learning centre officially launched in Salford earlier this month is set to empower thousands of young people to achieve their academic and career ambitions. The facility, located in The Beacon Centre, is a collaboration between the University of Salford, The...
Local policymakers attend seminar on transport austerity at The University of Manchester
Half of all households in the UK do not have regular access to a car. This number jumps to 60% for the most deprived groups in society. 57% of working age people live in areas where jobs are more than 45 minutes away by public transport. Meanwhile, cuts to public...
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