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Our top five stories from March

Our top five stories from March

This month we are excited to announce the launch of the British Heart Foundation's Centre of Research Excellence, which will serve as a world-class research hub focusing on key cardiovascular diseases.  A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at the...

Sustainability careers fair

Sustainability careers fair

The recent sustainability careers fair at the University was a huge success, helping students explore career paths that align with environmental sustainability.  It was fantastic to see so many meaningful conversations taking place, with students gaining valuable...

This April: It’s in our nature

This April: It’s in our nature

This April, across our University campus and beyond we’re embracing the theme "It’s in our nature" to celebrate and promote the natural beauty and biodiversity around our campus. With spring in full swing, we have a range of exciting events designed to inspire...

Festival of Libraries 2025

Festival of Libraries 2025

Manchester City of Literature has announced the dates of the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2025, which will take place in libraries across Greater Manchester from 4-8 June. This year’s Festival of Libraries is headlined by Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Poet Laureate...

JUST Centre launch

JUST Centre launch

Bringing together expertise for just sustainability The launch of the JUST Centre (Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations) marked a significant step toward sustainability and social justice. Hosted by Professors Sherilyn MacGregor (Centre Director) and Matthew...

Governing sustainability

Governing sustainability

Hosted by the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI), the first workshop in the Understanding Sustainability in a Turbulent World series took place on 26 February, titled Governing Polycrisis and Sustainabilities.  Bringing together experts to discuss...