January 2022
- There's still time to enter the Making a Difference AwardsThu 6 Jan 2022, 08:45
Each year we invite our University community to enter our Making a Difference Awards.
- Short-term rentals in Manchester – time to act?Mon 10 Jan 2022, 15:55
A new report co-published by our Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI) Lecturer Dr Luke Yates, for Greater Manchester Housing Action and Greater Manchester Tenants Union, raises concerns about the proliferation of Airbnb and other short-term letting platforms (STLs) in the city and its effects on local residents.
- Students plant over 100 trees to help fight climate crisisMon 10 Jan 2022, 16:10
A group of our student volunteers have planted over 100 trees in a bid to help fight the planet's climate and biodiversity crises.
- A 'chemical cocktail' of sewage, slurry and plastic is polluting English riversThu 13 Jan 2022, 13:39
Poor water quality in English rivers is the result of chronic underinvestment and multiple failures in monitoring, governance and enforcement, a report from the UK Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee has claimed.
- Meet our graduate who is dedicating his career to caring for othersThu 13 Jan 2022, 14:41
Meet the graduate who is dedicating his career to caring for others
- Meet the…Mon 17 Jan 2022, 12:04
Ever wanted to find out a little more about some of our staff, students and community partners and what inspires them to make a difference? In our “Meet the…” films we feature a series of personal stories and perspectives of being a part of the University.
- How Manchester is contributing to the nation's creative excellenceMon 17 Jan 2022, 12:09
The University is supporting Creative Sparks #MadeAtUni, an ongoing national engagement programme which aims to celebrate the immense contribution UK universities make to the creative industries and future economic success.
- Take part in Manchester Histories FestivalMon 17 Jan 2022, 12:28
The History of Climate Change seeks to encourage an understanding of the history of environmental issues and climate change in order to inspire people to look at ways that they can take action for a better future for all.
- Single-use face mask recyclingWed 19 Jan 2022, 09:51
Since the pandemic, we have seen necessary increases in some plastic usage across the University in order to protect our staff and students.
- First ever museum sector-specific Carbon Literacy toolkit launchesWed 19 Jan 2022, 09:52
The first ever museum sector-specific Carbon Literacy toolkit launched on 24 January.
- Student Volunteering WeekWed 19 Jan 2022, 10:10
After last year's online programme, the University's Student Volunteering Week is returning this year with a jam-packed schedule of volunteering events and activities to celebrate student volunteering in all its glory.
- Volunteer of the Year Awards 2022: nominations openWed 19 Jan 2022, 11:32
In the continuing struggle against COVID19, the impact of the pandemic has shown just how incredible volunteers are.
- Sustainability Challenge photography competition: open for entriesThu 20 Jan 2022, 08:45
The University's Ethical Grand Challenges annual photo competition is back and looking for student entries! This year, the competition has headed in an exciting new direction with the launch of the very first Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition.
- UCIL launch first Postgraduate unit: engaging students with the SDGsThu 20 Jan 2022, 08:53
Our University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL), has launched its first postgraduate unit: 'Creating a Sustainable World: Interdisciplinary Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Global University Social Responsibility MOOCThu 20 Jan 2022, 19:10
The University of Manchester is one of only two UK universities to be a member of the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN).
- Manchester Museum's Indigenise Speaker Series returns for 2022Thu 20 Jan 2022, 19:19
The Indigenise Speaker Series was conceived and is organised by Dr Alexandra P.
- UNESCO International Mother Language Day 2022Mon 24 Jan 2022, 09:47
Did you know there are around 200 languages spoken in Manchester at any one time?
- Irene Manton Lecture - available to watch onlineMon 24 Jan 2022, 10:02
In December, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health hosted the 7th Irene Manton Lecture, in partnership with the prestigious Linnean Society of London.
- 360 Degree Tour of our botanical gardensMon 24 Jan 2022, 10:07
Ever wondered what happens at the University's botanical gardens? Maybe you have never even knew we had such a facility?
- February is LGBT History MonthMon 24 Jan 2022, 13:06
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.
- Sustainable FuturesTue 25 Jan 2022, 15:58
Our University experts are helping to build a greener, fairer and healthier future for all.
- January round-upThu 27 Jan 2022, 08:57
