October 2021

  • NEW SDG Report 2021/22
    Mon 11 Oct 2021, 15:43
  • School Governor Initiative impact study report
    Wed 13 Oct 2021, 15:45

    Since 2011, our School Governor Initiative has encouraged and supported staff and alumni into governor roles in local state schools.

  • Levelling up at the University of Manchester
    Wed 13 Oct 2021, 15:56

    Whether it is 'building back better' or 'levelling up', what lies behind these political slogans, is a recognition that there are entrenched imbalances in the economy and society of the UK.

  • Dig for Victory
    Wed 13 Oct 2021, 16:10

    Dig for Victory: An interactive urban gardening workshop to grow Greater Manchester's sustainable food revolution.

  • Meet the…
    Wed 13 Oct 2021, 16:16

    Ever wanted to find out a little more about some of our staff, students and community partners and what inspires them to make a difference?

  • Grey on Green
    Wed 13 Oct 2021, 16:25

    Our New Grey on Green project is championing older people who are shaping a sustainable future.

  • Shaping health policy in Kenya
    Thu 14 Oct 2021, 15:14

    Early this year, the foreign secretary, Mr Dominic Raab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Kenya to develop health infrastructure in Kenya, the mutual benefits being recognised by both parties

  • Muslim medic guide – For students by students
    Thu 14 Oct 2021, 15:17

    Starting the journey through medical school is a daunting experience for all students, but even more so for students facing challenges due to their faith.

  • Humanising Healthcare receives Global Citizenship prize
    Thu 14 Oct 2021, 16:35

    Professor Ariyaratnam said: “In pioneering the Humanising Healthcare concept, we have successfully interwoven service-learning pedagogy into the healthcare curriculum and positively interlocked the student learning experience with helping to combat health inequalities in Manchester and further afield.

  • Tackling cancer inequalities – a global approach
    Mon 18 Oct 2021, 09:43

    Researchers at the University are developing innovative ways of tackling health inequalities that exist in cancer detection, provision and care, across the planet.

  • Raising awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking
    Mon 18 Oct 2021, 09:54

    During Anti-Slavery Week (18 - 23 October), the University's Procurement team has been asking for help in raising awareness of modern slavery and how to stop it.

  • The Safe Place
    Mon 18 Oct 2021, 10:34

    A workshop to build safe spaces for active and effective listening, sharing & allyship in the workplace.

  • Top 10 in global Cycle September competition
    Mon 18 Oct 2021, 10:44

    This September the University took part in a global cycling competition finishing in the top 10 globally, top 5 in the UK and first in Greater Manchester.

  • GMCA Green Summit 2021: Taking people on the Journey
    Tue 19 Oct 2021, 15:38

    On Monday 18 October the 4th Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Green Summit took place at The Lowry in Salford.

  • ESRC Festival of Social Sciences
    Wed 20 Oct 2021, 09:14

    The University is delighted to announce that from 1 - 21 November, the annual ESRC Festival of Social Sciences returns to Manchester for its eighth year, with events taking place both virtually and in person.

  • The Manchester graduate tackling climate change
    Wed 20 Oct 2021, 12:36

    At the heart of our University values lies an ambition to build a greater Manchester.

  • Forum for Global Challenges 2022: Call for contributions
    Wed 20 Oct 2021, 14:39

    The Forum for Global Challenges is a major biennial conference seeking to catalyse solutions to the some of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change and inequality.

  • Natural Cultural Health Service
    Thu 21 Oct 2021, 09:26

    We're aiming to run most of our regular NCHS sessions, outdoors, in the gallery's Art Garden, Alex Bernstein Garden, and Whitworth Park.

  • October round-up
    Thu 21 Oct 2021, 10:38