Improvements to IT Services Cluster PCs are now faster and more reliable for a better teaching and learning experience (21 Sep 2023)
Take part in the open research survey Help us better understand qualitive research skills and knowledge at The University of Manchester and improve supportive services (14 Jul 2022)
Request for MBA Project Participants A Global MBA Live Business Project group is supporting an Ed-Tech start-up who is developing an artificial intelligence teacher's assistant which is designed to improve the student experience, well-being and support teacher development. (10 Mar 2022)
BMH scientist awarded first multi-million pound Kennedy Trust Senior Fellowship An inflammation researcher from the School of Biological Sciences is set to establish a world-class research programme that aims to shed new light on rheumatoid arthritis, after becoming the first ever recipient of a £2.5 million Kennedy Trust award for rheumatic disease research. (06 Jun 2017)
New test for childhood genetic disorders ‘transformational’ A new test developed by a team of researchers from the School of Biological Sciences and Saint Mary’s Hospital could transform the ways in which doctors diagnose a group of rare genetic disorders in children. (18 May 2017)
MCCIR Director elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences Professor Tracy Hussell, Director of the Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research (MCCIR), has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the UK’s independent body representing the diversity of medical science. (18 May 2017)
New research suggests more sensitive approaches to detect and monitor IBS A test developed by researchers in the School of Biological Sciences that examines the mucus lining of the intestine has found changes in bacteria that could lead to inflammatory bowel disease 12 weeks earlier than previously possible, leading to the possibility of earlier diagnosis and better management of the disease in humans. (16 May 2017)
The Urban Naturalist Workshop This month, Professor Amanda Bamford, in collaboration with Matt O’Donnell at Manchester Museum, led a group of 15 adults around campus to study the urban biodiversity on our doorstep and to identify species living within the University grounds. (11 May 2017)
Research aims to drag asthma management into the 21st Century A new study by researchers from the School of Biological Sciences has probed the features that both patients and healthcare professionals want from an asthma management app. (05 May 2017)
HEA Fellowship Success Staff from across the Faculty have been successful in achieving Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships at Senior, Associate or Fellow level via the latest round of the Leadership in Education Awards Programme. (05 May 2017)
SBS Health and Safety – Lone working arrangements – further guidance There have been recent incidents reported in the University that had the potential for serious consequences where inadequate lone working arrangements were found to be a significant contributory factor. (28 Apr 2017)
SBS Head of School update [April 2017] April has proved to be another busy month for the School as we continue through our first year. We are currently planning our Divisional away days and if these prove to be successful, we plan to hold a School away day. Details of these events will be circulated once finalised. (28 Apr 2017)
European grant will improve Arthritis and Cancer drug safety The University is part of a new consortium that will develop new CT and MRI scan techniques and biomarkers to look at the accumulation of compounds in the body caused by drugs and the harm they may cause – potentially improving patients’ safety and the development of new treatments. (21 Apr 2017)
60 seconds with… Our 60 second profile this week features Christine Rogers, Deputy Associate Dean for Student Experience and Reader in Psychology in the School of Biological Sciences. (21 Apr 2017)
SBS academics receive Diamond Award recognition The contributions made by three Manchester academics in relation to the successful NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) bid has been recognised at the University Hospital of South Manchester (UHSM) NHS Foundation Trust’s recent Staff Diamond Awards. (21 Apr 2017)
Study reveals advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients People living with rheumatoid arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which are probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of the disease, according to new research in the Faculty. (21 Apr 2017)
Spreading the word about dementia research Members of the Dementia Clinical Research Group from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health visited Wythenshawe FM 97.2, a local radio station that also serves Wythenshawe hospital to talk about dementia and the research they are involved in. (18 Apr 2017)
Trial of new triple inhaler shows 20% reduction in COPD flare-ups Flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, can be reduced by 20% by a combined triple inhaler, according to the results of a trial of more than 2,000 people conducted by The University of Manchester. (06 Apr 2017)
HEA fellowship success Staff from across the Faculty have been successful in achieving Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships at Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow level through the latest round of the Leadership in Education Awards Programme. (06 Apr 2017)
Head of SBS Update Jane Worthington provides an overview of activities over the past month and highlights current calls to action, including the University’s Staff Survey. (31 Mar 2017)
