March 2019
- University of Manchester officially accredited as Living Wage EmployerWed 20 Mar 2019, 08:57
The University of Manchester has become officially accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, recognising its commitment to pay all employees and third party contractors a minimum of £9 per hour.
- New colleagues join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teamWed 20 Mar 2019, 09:10
Dr Rachel Cowen joins Dr Dawn Edge as our lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion while Professor Alys Young leads our work for the Disability Equalities Standard.
- Social responsibility news from our East Asia CentreWed 20 Mar 2019, 09:19
On 3 March, over 30 alumni and students from our East Asia Centre formed themselves into eight teams, including their families and friends, to participate in the 'On Track to Save – MSF Orienteering Competition 2019'.
- University launches new learning centre to help young people of North ManchesterWed 20 Mar 2019, 09:27
The Into University Manchester North centre is a new education project run by national education charity Into University in partnership with The University of Manchester.
- Hundreds run in Purple Wave tasterWed 20 Mar 2019, 09:32
Last month a massive 790 University staff and students took part in a lunchtime of running ahead of May's 10km Great Manchester Run.
- ScienceX returns to intu Trafford CentreWed 20 Mar 2019, 13:58
ScienceX returned to intu Trafford Centre on 9-10 March for the fourth year running.
- International Women's Day – What can we do to address the imbalance?Wed 20 Mar 2019, 15:38
Gender inequality is rife in the sciences.
- The Future in Your HandsWed 20 Mar 2019, 15:43
Although most people have heard of arthritis, it is in fact only one of over 200 musculoskeletal conditions that together affect 9.
- 'Spice': criminal or medical issue?Wed 20 Mar 2019, 15:50
Recently released figures claim that 95% of homeless people in and around Manchester are users of the synthetic cannabinoid, 'Spice'.
- Fairtrade Fortnight raises awareness of cocoa farmersThu 21 Mar 2019, 09:40
The University experienced Fairtrade Fortnight fever between 25 February and 10 March, with a dozen Fairtrade-themed events taking place across campus.
- Furniture 4 Reuse refurbishes 500 office chairsThu 21 Mar 2019, 09:43
The University has this year reached the landmark of 500 renovated office chairs.
- The Great Science Share for Schools 2019Thu 21 Mar 2019, 15:09
Are you interested to support the improvement of children's attainment and aspiration in STEM subjects?
- University signs up to help Manchester go zero carbon and plastic freeTue 26 Mar 2019, 12:51
The University of Manchester has announced its participation in ambitious regional initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and plastic use.
- Our monthly round-upWed 27 Mar 2019, 12:53
Protecting our planet and building more inclusive societies are considered the two most pressing issues facing our world, as reflected in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
