August 2017
- Alliance MBS social responsibility scholarsWed 9 Aug 2017, 15:18
Students joining any of our Alliance Manchester Business School undergraduate degree programmes are eligible to apply for a social responsibility scholarship which seek to award academic attainment alongside involvement in, for example, charity work, community-based projects, volunteering opportunities and/or fundraising activities.
- New Devo Manc Hub podcast seriesWed 9 Aug 2017, 15:23
Since Andy Burnham's election as the first mayor of Greater Manchester in May this year, the Manchester Urban Institue's (MUI) Devo Manc hub has been experiencing heightened activity! The hub has its own website and also publishes a newsletter four times per year highlighting Devolution-related research from across the University of Manchester.
- Giving a helping hand to employmentWed 9 Aug 2017, 15:27
Two people who have experienced homelessness are celebrating after finding work at The University of Manchester, as it honours its pledge to the city's Homelessness Charter.
- ReachOut GraduationWed 9 Aug 2017, 16:09
In June the University played host to the first ever ReachOut graduation.
- Manchester Access Programme first year students take first steps into the corporate worldThu 10 Aug 2017, 11:41
A cohort of students attended a two day Insight event at the KPMG offices in central Manchester.
- Simulation, system thinking, and climate change policies at Alliance Manchester Business SchoolThu 10 Aug 2017, 11:48
Think climate change policies help the environment? Yes? You're not alone.
- MICRA launches report on the 'golden generation'Thu 10 Aug 2017, 12:53
In July the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) held an event to launch a new report, 'The Golden Generation?', which examines wellbeing and inequalities in later life.
- Community Planting DayThu 10 Aug 2017, 13:02
Each year the University's School of Education, Environment and Development awards small amounts of funding for social responsibility projects linked to the work of the School's activities.
- Blackboard Catalyst Award 2017Thu 10 Aug 2017, 13:23
My Learning Essentials wins global award for Community Engagement
- Health Education England Widening Participation Award for Research and Evaluation into WPThu 10 Aug 2017, 13:53
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health WP team has won a national award from Health Education England for its research into the performance and experience of Widening Participation students compared to non-widening participation students.
- University celebrates silver – twice!Thu 10 Aug 2017, 14:03
The University has scooped two Silvers in the Heist Awards, which celebrate the excellence and innovation of everyone involved in education marketing, from regional colleges to global university brands.
- Food In Residence win the most sustainable University caterers of the yearThu 10 Aug 2017, 14:09
The University of Manchester's Food In Residence team have won The University Catering Organisation's (TUCO) prestigious award for the most sustainable university caterers for 2017.
- University of Manchester residents donate over £85,000 and 2,300 meals for charityThu 10 Aug 2017, 14:17
This year undergraduate student residents leaving halls have donated 6,125 bags of unwanted clothes, shoes, books, electrical appliances and crockery to the British Heart Foundation in the annual 'Give It Don't Bin It, end of year campaign.
- Centre of excellence on ethnic inequalities and severe mental illness to be establishedWed 16 Aug 2017, 11:32
The University of Manchester, along with Queen Mary University of London and Words of Colour Productions, have been commissioned to establish an independent centre of excellence on ethnic inequalities, severe mental illness and multiple disadvantage.
- Trees on CampusWed 16 Aug 2017, 11:39
The University has commissioned City of Trees to advise on its Campus Tree Planting Plan, which aims to replace and plant trees as part of the Campus Masterplan development
- Brunswick Park living wallWed 16 Aug 2017, 11:44
Occupying a space approximately 50m2, the plants are a mix of colourful hardy perennials, some of which have been specifically chosen to attract pollinators and have been grown locally.
- University electric vehiclesWed 16 Aug 2017, 11:48
Manchester City Council is launching a short film to show the innovative ways electric vehicles (EVs) can deliver economic and environmental benefits.
- Radio Lollipop volunteering opportunitiesWed 16 Aug 2017, 12:01
Can you spare a few hours after work to volunteer at Radio Lollipop at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital?
- The Partition Project and Child of the DivideThu 17 Aug 2017, 09:43
The University is proud to have a formal working arrangement with Runnymede Trust, the UK's leading independent race equality think tank.
- The countdown to the Sustainability Challenge begins!Tue 29 Aug 2017, 09:45
8,000 students, 9 buildings, 1 day - The Sustainability Challenge is coming soon.
- Changes to the senior leadership teamTue 29 Aug 2017, 10:09
Professor James Thompson, formerly Associate Vice-President for Social Responsibility, has been apppointed as Vice-President for Social Responsibility.
- SEEChangemakers: HE Social Enterprise & Innovation Conference Series 2017Tue 29 Aug 2017, 11:36
Anchor Institutions – Home Grown – Local Roots spreading Global Shoots
- Summer round upWed 6 Sep 2017, 11:47
We hope all of you have had an enjoyable summer period.
