March 2021
- How we are tackling social inclusionMon 8 Mar 2021, 09:32
Our work on social inclusion is all about tackling the social inequalities, prejudices and barriers that continue to affect people's lives and choices locally, nationally and internationally.
- Great Science Share for Schools partners with the Royal SocietyTue 9 Mar 2021, 15:52
The Great Science Share for Schools will partner with the Royal Society to inspire school pupils to ask their scientific questions.
- THE Awards - Outstanding Contribution to the Local CommunityTue 16 Mar 2021, 09:09
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences showcased in new online resourcesTue 16 Mar 2021, 15:01
Staff and students from our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health have designed and created a set of BioDiscovery resources that showcase the exceptional research and teaching taking place in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences at the University.
- Working with our communitiesTue 16 Mar 2021, 15:07
Our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is delighted to launch the short film: 'Working with our Communities' which showcases Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) across the Faculty.
- World Water Day 2021Thu 18 Mar 2021, 09:45
Clean water remains a challenge for millions.
- Oral histories of Black and Asian midwives inspire new generationMon 22 Mar 2021, 09:38
Earlier this month Christine Furber, Reader in Midwifery and Catherine Millan Student Recruitment and Widening Participation Officer Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Officer released their book With Women.
- University launches new literary series, Novel VoicesMon 22 Mar 2021, 09:50
The University is launching a new literary series featuring Ellah P.
- International Photography Competition 2021Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10:04
The UK-China International Photography Competition, run by the Manchester China Institute and Creative Manchester, is back for the third year running.
- Poetry Competition 2021 themed around 'Space'Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10:07
Creative Manchester, in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and the Geological Society, launches The University of Manchester 2021 Micropoetry competition to celebrate the Geological Society's 'Year of Space'.
- Helping talented students from all backgrounds to fulfil their potentialMon 22 Mar 2021, 10:18
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, IntoUniversity Manchester North is marking another successful year in partnership with our University, improving young people's attainment and raising aspirations.
- TfGM recognises The University of Manchester's contribution to sustainable travelMon 22 Mar 2021, 10:43
The University has been awarded a TfGM Platinum accreditation for work supporting sustainable commuting, business travel and fleet vehicles.
- Social Justice Photography Competition - Voting opens soonMon 22 Mar 2021, 10:45
Vote in the Social Justice Photography Competition from Monday, 12 April – Friday, 16 April.
- Student Volunteering Week celebrates online successMon 22 Mar 2021, 10:50
Despite the COVID19 pandemic, over 200 students participated in this year's Student Volunteering Week which took place entirely online.
- Celebrating our people choosing to challenge gender inequalityMon 22 Mar 2021, 10:59
On Monday 8 March people from across the University came together to share their personal stories and experiences of gender inequality and how they choose to challenge the status quo.
- A college, inside a museum…during a pandemicMon 22 Mar 2021, 14:19
Lockdown has been difficult for everyone.
- Airbnb is funding deregulation campaigns in cities around the worldMon 22 Mar 2021, 14:46
New research has found that online home rental marketplace Airbnb is funding deregulation campaigns in hundreds of cities around the world, as it uses so-called 'grassroots lobbying' - apparently independent social movements acting on their behalf - to advocate for favourable regulation.
- A Feminist Green New Deal for the UKMon 22 Mar 2021, 14:55
Dr Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in environmental politics in our Sustainable Consumption Institute, has been working with the Women's Budget Group (WBG) and the Women's Environmental Network (WEN) on a project that puts gender equality at the core of a Green New Deal.
- Making a positive impact: introducing AMBS's social responsibility scholarsMon 22 Mar 2021, 15:04
This year, our Alliance MBS awarded eight incoming undergraduate students with social responsibility scholarships.
- International Women's Day: Contributions to the recovery from COVID-19Mon 22 Mar 2021, 15:10
Academics from across Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) have conducted research in the past year looking the impact of Covid-19 on women.
- Global MBA student Bumps it ForwardMon 22 Mar 2021, 15:25
Karen Brady, a Global Part-time MBA student, recently launched Bump It Forward, a healthcare campaign that will donate the cost of a vaccine to countries in Africa who can't afford basic PPE to keep the hospitals safe.
- Manchester graduate campaign leads to hate crime recording changesMon 22 Mar 2021, 16:45
- LIVE with Scientists celebrate their one year anniversaryWed 24 Mar 2021, 08:37
In April 2020, a group of passionate scientists from our University launched LIVE with Scientists, a non-profit initiative with one mission, to make science accessible to everyone.
- The University of Manchester Worldwide East Asia CentreWed 24 Mar 2021, 09:12
The University of Manchester Worldwide East Asia Centre has recently reached multiple social responsibility milestones earning plaudits from two major organisations.
- Destination Net Zero: Setting and delivering ambitious, credible targetsWed 24 Mar 2021, 17:59
Dr Chris Jones, knowledge exchange fellow for Tyndall Manchester at the University, is one of six UK academics to have co-authored a briefing that sets out the science behind net zero targets, and the considerations that policymakers and industry leaders should take when adopting and implementing targets.
- Stroke research appeal exceeds £100,000Wed 24 Mar 2021, 18:08
The University is delighted to share the good news that its recent stroke research fundraising appeal has successfully surpassed its target of £100,000.
- Our monthly round-upTue 30 Mar 2021, 08:33
As the UK vaccine rollout continues apace we've taken the first of four steps in the government's Roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions in England.
