A shocking recent study has revealed a troubling digital divide in type 2 diabetes care, showing that men, Black communities and people with lower education levels are far less likely to access telemedicine. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research the...
In July, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), a partnership between global higher education and the United Nations, hosted the HESI Global Forum 2025 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025)....
Research for the Future is an NHS supported campaign that helps people find out about and take part in health and care research. Getting involved in health research could not only benefit a person’s wellbeing but also contribute to improving care and treatments for...
Professor Brian Heaphy, Dr Jaime Garcia Iglesias and Dr Neta Yodovich from the Dating App Connections project have produced a series of free resources with the aim of supporting the healthy, safe, and fun use of dating apps. With as many as 1 in 10 people in the UK...
The University's Faculty of Science and Engineering has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing. Led by renowned Greater Manchester chef Simon Wood, these sessions offer...
The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease research from the leading charity. The award from the BHF is part of a...
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester. As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide...
Student Volunteering Week is back for 2025! Student Volunteering Week is a joint initiative between the University of Manchester’s Volunteering and Awards Team and the Students’ Union. It aims to celebrate our student volunteers for all their amazing work over the...
The University of Manchester is home to amazing individuals who, in addition to their studies, dedicate their time to various causes. Now is your chance to recognise their efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards! Make a nomination before Monday, 3 March,...
A study that uncovered a potential new approach to treating the vascular causes of dementia has been named Research Story of the Year at the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual Heart Hero Awards. The award, which is voted for by the public, went to a BHF funded...
