Earlier this month the University once again took part in the GM4Women2028 annual scorecard celebrations.
Social Responsibility news
Research helps solar technology become more affordable
Scientists at the University have found a way to accelerate the uptake of solar technology by increasing the environmental safety of perovskite solar cells.
Applying to get involved in UK Government managed spaces
A portal has been launched for businesses, civil society, academia, trade unions, indigenous groups, young people and others to apply to get involved in UK Government managed spaces at the COP26 Summit, the annual UN climate summit, taking place in Glasgow 2021.
Our MBA ranked 30th in the world in the Financial Times Global MBA
Alliance Manchester Business School’s MBA has been ranked 30th in the world in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2021.
Encouraging gender inclusivity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
For United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11) and in line with Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, Dr Aneeqa Khan, a Harwell Research Fellow in Nuclear Fusion at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) and Claire Brown, PhD Researcher at Tyndall Manchester, discussed their STEM journey, their latest research and how they are encouraging the next generation of female scientists.
Other Utopia: An Exploration of the Black Experience
Our Whitworth gallery are really pleased to share the zine Other Utopia, An Exploration of the Black Experience written, created and produced by the Whitworth Young Contemporaries (WYC).
Making our cities much greener and smarter
Innovation in advanced materials has the potential to support exciting opportunities to help achieve greener and smarter living following the impact of COVID-19, says graphene expert James Baker.
3 years in 3 minutes
We are unique in British higher education by having social responsibility as one of our three core strategic goals, sitting equally alongside our commitment to research and discovery and teaching and learning; and as outlined in Our future: The University of Manchester’s vision and strategic plan.
Involvement in social enterprise gives students untold benefits
Dr Rob Phillips, Senior Lecturer at the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at Alliance MBS, extols the benefits of social enterprise.
Alliance Manchester Business School to partner with student-run North West Tax Clinic
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is partnering with national tax charity TaxAid to provide North West residents on low incomes with tax assistance and support, as part of the first student-run clinic of its kind in the UK.
Cancer breakthroughs at Manchester shine bright
The University’s contribution to cancer research has been celebrated in a collection of research stories that showcase the diversity of the research undertaken and how it is transforming patient outcomes globally for the one in two of us likely to be diagnosed with some form of cancer during our lifetime.
Our monthly round-up
We ended last year by publishing a report summarising how we responded, as a civic university to Greater Manchester’s most significant challenges during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marking UNESCO International Mother Language Day
As part of International Mother Language Day 2021, an event which celebrates the nearly 200 languages spoken in Manchester and the cultural diversity within the city, Creative Manchester is delighted to be coordinating a number of online events that will form part of this year’s programme.
UCIL launches new ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ unit
The University College of Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) at the University are launching a new online unit Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Your Role in Shaping a Fairer World (EDI) in Semester 2.
Thinking through Extinction at Manchester Museum
“What does it actually mean to people from different backgrounds and experiences to face extinction?”
Alumnus Dr. Westone Khisa wins Global Professional Achievement Award
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Irene Manton Lecture
In December, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health hosted the 6th Irene Manton Lecture, in partnership with the prestigious Linnean Society of London.
Manchester researchers designing new face masks to overcome communication issues
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of a face masks/coverings (unless exempt) is now mandatory in most situations in the UK, however wearing a face mask/covering can result in communication problems.
Keeping Well at Home booklet for older people
The hardest hit members of our community during the pandemic include older people.
Saving lives by supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme
There are a variety of roles available to get involved in:
Working together to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
The University published a report at the end of 2020 which includes case studies on how, in collaboration with others as part of the Greater Manchester region’s response, our people, expertise and civic connections have been leveraged to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early success for stroke research appeal
More than 700 generous people have already supported the University’s appeal to expand their world-class stroke research team with a new postgraduate researcher.
LGBT History Month
The University has a great tradition of celebrating its diverse community and in February we turn the spotlight to our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans staff and students by marking LGBT History Month.
Policy benefits of doctoral research
A study with Oxfam UK into precarious work shows the strong policy benefits of doctoral research.
Long-term recovery of our local communities
Our Alliance Manchester Business School has secured funding to support research into the long-term recovery of local communities from the damage caused by the pandemic.