June 2018
- National Collaborative Outreach Programme week of actionTue 5 Jun 2018, 11:45
This week (4-8 June 2018) is the first National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) week of action, which aims to highlight how activities across the 29 NCOP consortia are making an impact on the learners across the country.
- University students shortlisted for NEON Student of the Year awardsThu 7 Jun 2018, 10:08
The University of Manchester had two nominations shortlisted for NEON awards in May 2018. - Academic advisory group for sustainability – Call for expertsTue 12 Jun 2018, 13:52
Do you have expertise that could help the University achieve its sustainability objectives and become a leader in the field? If so then please apply to join the new University of Manchester Academic Advisory Group for Sustainability.
- Talented sporting students raise over £15,000 this academic yearTue 12 Jun 2018, 13:56
Every year thousands of students volunteer their time to benefit fellow students, the local community and to raise money for a variety of charities; all this is done whilst studying for their degree and representing the University of Manchester in competitive sport.
- School of Law Legal Advice CentreWed 13 Jun 2018, 15:34
The School of Law's Legal Advice Centre (LAC) is holding its 2018 Student Summer Vacation Scheme, from 18– 29 June.
- Modern slavery awareness eventWed 13 Jun 2018, 15:58
The University, in conjunction with colleagues from Greater Manchester's Programme Challenger and Stop the Traffik, hosted a successful event on 15 May as part of the National Crime Agency Week (14-18 May 2018) on Forced Labour.
- OnCohesion: Manchester researchers tackling extremism and promoting social unityThu 14 Jun 2018, 13:34
Policy@Manchester has launched a collection of essays from researchers which looks closely at extremism and social cohesion in the UK.
- Powering TransformationThu 14 Jun 2018, 13:41
Manchester pupils use technology to help overcome social issues by 'Powering Transformation'
- Campus tree project brings the urban benefits of trees to Manchester.Wed 20 Jun 2018, 10:20
Local residents, councillors and project partners gathered in Ardwick to celebrate the University of Manchester's Campus Tree Planting project that has resulted in more than 70 trees planted across the city.
- Give It Don't Bin It 2018Wed 20 Jun 2018, 10:24
The impact of 70,000 students vacating Manchester at the end of each academic year is vast and there are many unwanted items that could go to better use.
- Crawford Healthcare develops treatments for the care and repair of skinWed 20 Jun 2018, 10:30
Crawford Healthcare develops treatments and effective dermatological, wound care and diagnostic products for the care and repair of skin.
- Funding secured to further develop antibiotic resistance gameWed 20 Jun 2018, 10:37
Roger Harrison and Joanne Pennock have secured funding from The University of Manchester Intellectual Property Team's Ignite grant to support the continued development of innovative game-based activity 'OUTBREAK' to educate children and families about antibiotic drug resistance.
- SharkFest 2018Wed 20 Jun 2018, 10:41
'SharkFest' is the UK's only festival dedicated to shark and ray enthusiasts and five students from the Sheils Lab went along to share their knowledge with the public!
- Funding received for thought-provoking 'Birth and Death in my Life' arts projectWed 20 Jun 2018, 15:02
Professor Mahesh Nirmalan, Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, has secured major funding from the Ogelsby Charitable Trust.
- University Community construction partnership transforms local women's centre gardenWed 20 Jun 2018, 15:07
On Thursday, 7 June student volunteers and some of the University's construction partners collaborated to give a makeover to the garden at a centre for vulnerable women.
- Supporting Refugee WeekThu 21 Jun 2018, 09:58
Each year the University's Diversity Calendar includes a nominated charity.
- Welcoming our local friends and neighbours on to campusThu 21 Jun 2018, 10:26
On Saturday 16 June around 2,000 people from our local and wider communities were welcomed onto campus for our second annual Community Festival.
- Ever thought about cycling to work?Mon 25 Jun 2018, 11:02
Find out more over a free breakfast on Thursday, 5 July.
- Monthly round-upThu 28 Jun 2018, 09:43
Our annual Community Festival recently welcomed more than 2,000 neighbours onto campus – young and old – to get hands-on, go behind the scenes and find out more about our work and the exciting research undertaken at the University.
