Volunteering now more than ever is contributing to local communities everywhere.

While in lockdown are you looking for something more than your next Netflix boxset binge or Spotify top 100 of whatever playlist?

On Thursday 7 May we were joined by staff, students, alumni and friends from around the world to celebrate the incredible and inspiring work of our University community.

As the country mobilises to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic many hundreds of thousands of people are volunteering their time and resources.

Experts are urging the Government to reject the formulation and implementation of policy to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic based solely on the age of the population, as well as calling on both the Government and media organisations to be cautious in their use of language.

Throughout its history, the University has used its expertise, knowledge and community of staff, students and alumni to respond to moments of crisis and need.

Theories of disasters point out that during major societal crises the needs of individuals and society move closer together; we develop a greater sense of belonging and commonality and we tend to bring out the best in ourselves and our organisations.

When our University closed down all but essential services due to the ongoing COVID-19 pamdemic, our Food on Campus team moved quickly and decisively to help a local foodbank and the homeless community during these uniquely difficult times.

In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a rapid response research group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives.

How does the social care system cope with the coronavirus outbreak and keep its workforce safe? And how do you discuss the sensitive topic of end-of-life care? Professor Arpana Verma and colleagues are investigating solutions to these critical questions.

As part of the One Greater Manchester partnership, scientists at The University of Manchester are helping to coordinate a growing, national effort to accelerate clinical trials in intensive and critical care patients linked to COVID-19.

Testing for COVID-19 is at a premium.

On the 12 March, The Works and The Growth Company Employment are supporting International Women’s Day with an event aimed at women who are interested in working in the construction industry.

An extensive array of activities have been delivered across the University and beyond this month, engaging, involving and inspiring our communities with key societal challenges.

Please join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020

The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) collected a prestigious award at a special ceremony held at Buckingham Palace last week.

UK citizens are set to contribute to world-leading research on air quality, plastic pollution, period poverty, farming methods and many other issues that directly affect their lives.

The Equality Information Report is a comprehensive analysis of diversity and progress of staff and students across protected characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability and nationality at the University of Manchester.

Veronique Rizzuto, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assistant is the Founder and Trustee of a small UK charity which helps to improve the lives of communities in Ethiopia by providing housing and sanitation, educational opportunities and support income generating projects.

The Nuffield Research Placements (NRP) scheme is a national scheme which provides interested sixth formers with the opportunity to work alongside STEM professionals or quantitative social scientists.

The University of Manchester is committed to eliminating avoidable single-use plastics by 2022.

The University is continuing its successful partnership with The Brilliant Club, after almost 5 years of working together.

The Nuffield Research Placements (NRP) scheme is a national scheme which provides interested sixth formers with the opportunity to work alongside STEM professionals or quantitative social scientists.

The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) has been re-designated as a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre.

On Wednesday 12 February, 145 students took part in The University’s Big Volunteer Day – a one-off volunteering project which forms part of annual Student Volunteering Week, delivered in partnership between the University and Students’ Union Volunteering Teams.