March 2020
- How we're transforming human genomic testing laboratories to support COVID-19 testingMon 30 Mar 2020, 11:50
Testing for COVID-19 is at a premium.
- How the University is working with Greater Manchester partners to accelerate clinical trialsMon 30 Mar 2020, 11:58
As part of the One Greater Manchester partnership, scientists at The University of Manchester are helping to coordinate a growing, national effort to accelerate clinical trials in intensive and critical care patients linked to COVID-19.
- How we're helping the most vulnerable in our society deal with the COVID-19 outbreakMon 30 Mar 2020, 12:14
How does the social care system cope with the coronavirus outbreak and keep its workforce safe? And how do you discuss the sensitive topic of end-of-life care? Professor Arpana Verma and colleagues are investigating solutions to these critical questions.
- Manchester responds to COVID-19 crisisMon 30 Mar 2020, 14:09
In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a rapid response research group to find ways to beat COVID-19 and save lives.
- How our Food on Campus teams are supporting a local food bank and our homeless communityMon 30 Mar 2020, 14:24
When our University closed down all but essential services due to the ongoing COVID-19 pamdemic, our Food on Campus team moved quickly and decisively to help a local foodbank and the homeless community during these uniquely difficult times.
- Bringing out our best in a crisisWed 1 Apr 2020, 11:51
Theories of disasters point out that during major societal crises the needs of individuals and society move closer together; we develop a greater sense of belonging and commonality and we tend to bring out the best in ourselves and our organisations.
- Responding to moments of crisis and need throughout its historyWed 1 Apr 2020, 13:56
Throughout its history, the University has used its expertise, knowledge and community of staff, students and alumni to respond to moments of crisis and need.
- Experts call for rejection of Coronavirus policy based only on ageWed 1 Apr 2020, 14:53
Experts are urging the Government to reject the formulation and implementation of policy to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic based solely on the age of the population, as well as calling on both the Government and media organisations to be cautious in their use of language.
- Mobilising our resources to support othersThu 2 Apr 2020, 13:35
As the country mobilises to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic many hundreds of thousands of people are volunteering their time and resources.
