The Doubleday Student Society has launched a new campaign amongst healthcare professionals and students on clinical placement that aims to help communication and empathy with patients during the COVID-19 mask-wearing era.PPE plays a vital role in keeping all of us...
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Graphene will help in COVID fight, says Nobel Laureate
Graphene is to play an important role in combating COVID-19 – from improving PPE to the development of new diagnostic devices and smart medical clothing, according to Nobel Prize-winner Professor Kostya Novoselov.
Graphene start-ups look to support sustainable futures
Graphene entrepreneurs from the University are putting social responsibility at the centre of their new businesses.
Launch of new Manchester Museum official podcast
Manchester Museum launches its official podcast on 26 October.
Reducing air pollution levels could improve children’s ability to learn
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, experts at The University have published new modelling demonstrating that maintaining lower outdoor air pollution (NO2) levels could improve a child’s ability to learn.
Music, health & wellbeing workshop
What is the importance of musical participation in everyday life? How can it help people with dementia, and those in society who struggle to be heard through words alone?
A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park is a podcast series from the Whitworth’s Cultural Park Keeper, Francine Hayfron.
Thank you for donations to support women in crisis
In July the Volunteering and Community Engagement team at the University put a call-out for donations for the women’s refuges they work with on a regular basis.
Celebrating Black History Month in the Faculty of Humanities
In celebration of Black History Month 2020, the Faculty of Humanities, the Centre for New Writing, the Department of American Studies and Creative Manchester have created an extensive suggested reading list to celebrate and recognise black history and culture.
IntoUniversity Manchester North – coming out of lockdown
Throughout lockdown, the IntoUniversity Manchester North (IUMN) team worked tirelessly to continue their engagement, providing both academic and pastoral support to students and their families.
Care Leaver Awards
For the past eight years the Greater Manchester Higher Network has held the Care Leaver Awards which brings together young care leavers from across GM, celebrating their achievements with a lively awards ceremony.
Thanks a million – and beyond – from our Emergency Hardship Appeal
More than £1 million of support has been made available to our students, thanks to generous donations to our Emergency Hardship Appeal from over 3,000 of our supporters in 80 countries across the world.
The coronavirus crisis as a catalyst for change
Scientists and researchers from across the University have outlined how the world’s key challenges can be addressed in a post-COVID world in a suite of online flash lectures.
£32 million secured for African Cities research
Researchers from the Global Development Institute have been awarded a new research contract of £32 million to establish the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as part of UK Aid.
The University of Manchester world wide charity run
Earlier this month The University of Manchester Worldwide Hong Kong held a charity run which was a great success.
Our monthly round-up
We’ve been working hard to give all our new and returning students a warm welcome to Manchester in September. It’s an exciting time of year, with around 100,000 students arriving in the city region. But it’s also clearly a challenging moment across the UK and in...
University of Manchester and the GM Green Summit 2020
The University was proud to co-sponsor the third Greater Manchester Green Summit with The Henry Royce Institute, held for the first time as a virtual event between 21 – 24 Sept.
Educating the region’s school children during lockdown
Children and parents had to quickly adapt to home schooling when the COVID-19 pandemic led to school closures in spring 2020 to prevent the spread of infections.
Celebrating University’s collaboration with Chinese art gallery
In Spring 2020, Creative Manchester and the Manchester China Institute launched their second International Photography Competition.
Black History Month 2020 events overview
The month of October has been celebrated as Black History Month (BHM) in the UK since 1987.
£1million grant to immortalise COVID-19 voices
Dr Stephanie Snow, NHS at 70 lead, and her team at the University have collected over 200 COVID-19 related voice clips since March 2020.
You Are What You Eat: A unique dining experience
Artist curated dining pods have recently started popping up around Media City in Salford.
A new digital resource from the Museum of Medicine and Health
The Museum of Medicine and Health, in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, holds one of the most extensive collections of medical artefacts in England.
Countdown to the Social Justice Challenge begins
Our new academic year has finally started, which means the countdown to some of The University’s biggest online events, including the Social Justice Challenge has officially begun.
Volunteering to restart on campus
After a lot of hard work over the summer, plans are now in place for our students to continue volunteering.