July 2016
- University Academic Wins Major National AwardMon 18 Jul 2016, 15:20
Danielle George, Professor of Microwave Communication Engineering at the University, has been presented with the 2016 Rooke Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering for her efforts to promote the subject to the public.
- Development & Alumni Relations Staff Climb Snowdon for Access ScholarshipsMon 18 Jul 2016, 15:27
Recently 15 members of staff from the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), plus 3 of their partners, and a dog called Stanley) climbed Mount Snowdon.
- Aspiring Scientists and Engineers are Wowed by the University's Own 'Wonder Women'Mon 18 Jul 2016, 15:40
Youngsters from across Greater Manchester were wowed by the inspiration given to them by The University of Manchester's own Women of Wonder.
- Students Learn Valuable Financial Skills in University ChallengeMon 18 Jul 2016, 16:11
160 students from 22 schools and colleges across the region took part in a two-day interactive Investment Challenge at Alliance Manchester Business School to develop their skills in finance and improve their business awareness.
- Success for the University's Social Enterprise Teams at UnLtd SEEChange Recognition AwardsMon 18 Jul 2016, 16:22
Congratulations to the University's Social Enterprise Team from UMIP and Manchester Enterprise Centre (MEC) for winning the Higher Education Institute Recognition Award for Innovation in Delivery of Support to Social Entrepreneurs earlier this month.
- Learning Through PerformanceTue 19 Jul 2016, 09:37
“Regenerating the future” is a play supported by the Wellcome trust ISSF public engagement funding.
- Time to Join Forces: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Fighting Mental Health StigmaTue 19 Jul 2016, 09:55
Time to join forces: An interdisciplinary approach to fighting mental health stigma.
- University Experts Comment on Chilcot InquiryTue 19 Jul 2016, 13:08
Sir John Chilcot's long awaited report into the Iraq War was published last week.
- Animation16Tue 19 Jul 2016, 13:31
The School of Computer Science at the University has run the annual UK Schools Computer Competition since 2008.
- Brexit Brings Busy Period for policy@manchesterWed 20 Jul 2016, 10:27
The EU Referendum campaigns and the UK's momentous decision to leave the EU has meant a busy time for the University's policy engagement arm, policy@manchester.
- 8,000 Undergraduates to Tackle SustainabilityWed 20 Jul 2016, 10:38
The Sustainability Challenge is part of the University of Manchester's Ethical Grand Challenges Programme.
- Dancing with the Stars – Blending Science and the Arts for Manchester DayWed 20 Jul 2016, 10:54
Astrophysicists from The University of Manchester and The University of Cambridge have teamed up with secondary school students and Dance Manchester to create a performance to tell the story of the formation of stars in our solar system.
- Report Warns of Severe Future Effects of Climate Change on the UKWed 20 Jul 2016, 11:02
Two University experts have contributed to a new Government report on climate change, which predicts that global warming will hit our shores with severe heatwaves, flooding and water shortages.
- University Sustainability Champion Shortlisted for Green Gown AwardWed 20 Jul 2016, 11:10
Kevin Casey, the University's Head of Procurement, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Green Gown award in the sustainability champion category.
- Electric Cargo Bike Loan SchemeWed 20 Jul 2016, 11:16
Through the EU funded Triangulum project, electric cargo bikes are now available to hire free of charge to staff from The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and businesses based on the Oxford Road Corridor.
- What Will Transport be Like in 2040 in Greater Manchester?Wed 20 Jul 2016, 11:25
Transport in Greater Manchester is changing, with the aim that by 2040, Greater Manchester will have world class connections that support long-term, sustainable economic growth and access to opportunity for all.
- Green Impact Team Create a Love Food Hate Waste Recipe BookWed 20 Jul 2016, 11:40
The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research (CfMR) Green Impact team held a Green Impact Awareness Week from 13–17 June.
- Great Primary Science ShareWed 20 Jul 2016, 14:59
Manchester's primary school pupils come together to share their science
- Prometh3usThu 21 Jul 2016, 10:44
Prometh3us
- Sharing our Commitment to Social ResponsibilityThu 21 Jul 2016, 14:01
In mid-July we welcomed visitors from across the world to the University to find out more about our commitment to social responsibility.
