October 2020
- Global Development Institute secures £32 million for African Cities researchTue 6 Oct 2020, 16:08
Researchers from the Global Development Institute have been awarded a new research contract of £32 million to establish the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as part of UK Aid.
- The coronavirus crisis as a catalyst for changeThu 8 Oct 2020, 10:01
Scientists and researchers from across the University have outlined how the world's key challenges can be addressed in a post-COVID world in a suite of online flash lectures.
- Thanks a million – and beyond – from our Emergency Hardship AppealThu 8 Oct 2020, 10:10
More than £1 million of support has been made available to our students, thanks to generous donations to our Emergency Hardship Appeal from over 3,000 of our supporters in 80 countries across the world.
- Care Leaver AwardsMon 12 Oct 2020, 14:12
For the past eight years the Greater Manchester Higher Network has held the Care Leaver Awards which brings together young care leavers from across GM, celebrating their achievements with a lively awards ceremony.
- IntoUniversity Manchester North – coming out of lockdowTue 13 Oct 2020, 09:11
Throughout lockdown, the IntoUniversity Manchester North (IUMN) team worked tirelessly to continue their engagement, providing both academic and pastoral support to students and their families.
- Celebrating Black History Month in the Faculty of HumanitiesWed 14 Oct 2020, 09:36
In celebration of Black History Month 2020, the Faculty of Humanities, the Centre for New Writing, the Department of American Studies and Creative Manchester have created an extensive suggested reading list to celebrate and recognise black history and culture.
- Thank you for donations to support women in crisisThu 15 Oct 2020, 09:38
In July the Volunteering and Community Engagement team at the University put a call-out for donations for the women's refuges they work with on a regular basis.
- A Walk in the ParkThu 15 Oct 2020, 14:31
A Walk in the Park is a podcast series from the Whitworth's Cultural Park Keeper, Francine Hayfron.
- Music, health and wellbeing workshopMon 19 Oct 2020, 09:25
What is the importance of musical participation in everyday life? How can it help people with dementia, and those in society who struggle to be heard through words alone?
- Reducing air pollution levels could improve children's ability to learnMon 19 Oct 2020, 09:52
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, experts at The University have published new modelling demonstrating that maintaining lower outdoor air pollution (NO2) levels could improve a child's ability to learn.
- Launch of new Manchester Museum official podcastMon 19 Oct 2020, 10:06
Manchester Museum launches its official podcast on 26 October.
- Graphene start-ups look to support sustainable futuresMon 19 Oct 2020, 13:47
Graphene entrepreneurs from the University are putting social responsibility at the centre of their new businesses.
- Graphene will help in COVID fight, says Nobel LaureateMon 19 Oct 2020, 14:00
Graphene is to play an important role in combating COVID-19 - from improving PPE to the development of new diagnostic devices and smart medical clothing, according to Nobel Prize-winner Professor Kostya Novoselov.
- The Smile Behind the MaskTue 20 Oct 2020, 09:57
- The politics of 'weaponising' antimicrobial resistanceTue 20 Oct 2020, 10:09
- Online Linnean Society Annual LectureTue 20 Oct 2020, 10:16
- Policy@Manchester: On Primary CareWed 21 Oct 2020, 09:24
Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester's policy engagement unit, recently released their latest publication On Primary Care: General Practice, Pharmacy, Workforce.
- Our monthly round-upWed 21 Oct 2020, 14:36
