November 2020
- Helping to limit the spread of coronavirus in KenyaTue 3 Nov 2020, 10:08
Our researchers are helping to limit the spread of coronavirus in Kenya, where the spread of the virus in informal settlements causes huge challenges for the authorities.
- Helping create sustainable cities by valuing global communitiesTue 3 Nov 2020, 10:57
Today, 55% of the world's population live in cities and towns.
- Foundation DayTue 3 Nov 2020, 11:20
Traditionally a celebration is held in the historic Whitworth Hall but, due to the continuing impact of COVID-19, this cannot happen this year.
- Volunteering & Social Justice Fair online sees spike in volunteering applicationsTue 3 Nov 2020, 15:00
The University's Volunteering & Social Justice Fair Online inspires students to make a difference.
- Social Justice Photography Competition 2021 open for entriesThu 5 Nov 2020, 11:16
Cameras (and smart phones) at the ready.
- Celebrating Living Wage WeekMon 9 Nov 2020, 09:32
Our University's greatest asset is its people, which is why we're celebrating Living Wage Week (9 – 15 November).
- University supports new National Tutoring ProgrammeTue 10 Nov 2020, 09:31
On 2 November the new National Tutoring Programme (NTP) was launched.
- Manchester expert involved in launch of England's Nature Recovery NetworkTue 10 Nov 2020, 09:38
A renowned community engagement expert from the University is working with Natural England as they launch a national Nature Recovery Network, which it is hoped will help to deal with the challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change and wellbeing.
- The Manchester Christmas DinnerTue 10 Nov 2020, 09:55
The Christmas Dinner is an annual project founded in 2013 by the University's Chancellor Lemn Sissay.
- University cyclists ride into global top tenTue 10 Nov 2020, 10:07
The University has hit the top spot for Greater Manchester and makes global top ten in the Cycle September competition.
- The Gateways Programmes goes online!Tue 10 Nov 2020, 10:13
Gateways is the University's flagship pre-16 widening participation programme that supports approximately 1,700 widening participation students across 48 Greater Manchester secondary schools.
- Marking Antibiotic Awareness WeekTue 17 Nov 2020, 14:11
Our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) marked World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) during the week of 18–24 November.
- World Diabetes dayTue 17 Nov 2020, 14:18
Approximately 425 million people worldwide and one in 15 people in the UK are estimated to have diabetes.
- Celebrating our Care LeaversWed 18 Nov 2020, 09:42
The University of Manchester is part of the Greater Manchester Higher collaborative network along with four other universities and 12 further education colleges across the region.
- Students complete over 14,000 volunteering hours in UgandaWed 18 Nov 2020, 10:10
Students from the University have contributed a staggering number of hours to the University's flagship overseas volunteering program, Team Uganda.
- Spirit of humanityWed 18 Nov 2020, 10:22
In the wake of the first UK lockdown, thousands of retired NHS workers returned to service to support the coronavirus effort.
- Students' Union buddy scheme is now openThu 19 Nov 2020, 09:05
We recognise this is a really difficult time for many of our students, especially those who are isolating or are new to Manchester and can't meet people easily due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Researcher's work leads to activist being granted asylumThu 19 Nov 2020, 09:21
A political activist who had been fighting for the right to remain in the UK for 15 years is celebrating after he was finally granted asylum, largely thanks to one of our researchers.
- To Have and to HealThu 19 Nov 2020, 09:32
Manchester Museum's has launched a new innovative project which aims to reach new audiences with its ancient Egyptian collections in a physically distanced world.
- Donors help fund research into long-term impact of COVID-19 on hearingThu 19 Nov 2020, 09:42
The University's audiology experts are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the long-term impact of COVID-19 on adult hearing, thanks to financial support from donors.
- Manchester Access Programme applications are now openThu 19 Nov 2020, 09:50
The aim of Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is to inspire talented, local year 12 students to realise their full potential and benefit from an excellent university education, regardless of their background.
- Age Friendly WhitworthThu 19 Nov 2020, 10:10
The Whitworth's Age Friendly programme was developed in 2009 alongside a city-wide cultural offer that aimed to use art, culture and creativity to make Manchester one of the best cities in the world to grow older in.
- Embedding social value through procurementMon 23 Nov 2020, 10:01
The contribution from University spending to the local and regional economy represents an important element of the social value that we deliver.
- University hosts Music, Health and Wellbeing WorkshopMon 23 Nov 2020, 10:37
The University's Creative Manchester initiative hosted a Music, Health and Wellbeing workshop as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences.
- Our monthly round-upWed 25 Nov 2020, 16:21
The second national lockdown in November has been another challenging month for everyone in the UK – and it's been no different across our university community.
- Major milestone on our journey to zero-carbonWed 25 Nov 2020, 19:04
The University is delighted to announce a significant step-change in our move towards sustainable forms of energy in the University.
- Our THE award dedicated to Paul MaccabeeMon 30 Nov 2020, 10:19
Our work on social responsibility has been recognised through an Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community trophy at the sixteenth annual THE Awards.
- Making a Difference Awards 2021 – annual Awards open for entriesMon 30 Nov 2020, 15:07
This year has seen University life challenged in ways previously unthinkable.
