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The passing of Professor Lou Kushnick
(21 Feb 2025)
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Lou Kushnick OBE.
New Head of School of Environment, Education and Development appointed
(20 Feb 2025)
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Khalid Nadvi has been appointed as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED).
Driving SME Growth: Insights from Manchester’s Scale-Up Roundtable
(13 Feb 2025)
Following the recent publication of the SME300, North West Business Insider gathered some of the region’s business leaders to discuss growth and the ways to achieve it.
National Apprenticeship Week
(07 Feb 2025)
Developing our people through our apprenticeship programmes
Innovation Academy’s Founders Network Dinner
(06 Feb 2025)
A thriving community for University of Manchester entrepreneurs
Religious awareness days this February
(29 Jan 2025)
Observing religious celebrations this February
Launch of the Data and AI Academy
(28 Jan 2025)
An exciting new apprenticeship programme for Professional Services colleagues
Discover the Universe with The Jodcast!
(23 Jan 2025)
Tune in to The Jodcast, the UK’s oldest monthly astronomy podcast from Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
Thank you for supporting the 2024 Christmas Dinner
(20 Jan 2025)
A huge thanks from the Christmas Dinner Steering Group to everyone that got involved to make Christmas 2024 a special one, for young care leavers from across Greater Manchester.
Holocaust Memorial Day - Monday, 27 January
(17 Jan 2025)
Reflecting on the Holocaust
180 coats collected by Staff Association for Human Appeal
(14 Jan 2025)
UMSA says a huge thank you to colleagues who donated coats to the Wrap Up Warm campaign.
Manchester researchers win Bezos Earth Fund prize for climate innovation
(13 Jan 2025)
Research team led by Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize
Unit M appoints Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Aline Miller
(10 Jan 2025)
The newly launched innovation capability based at the University is aimed at fostering connections between the University and the regional innovation ecosystem to promote inclusive growth.
Prime Minister appoints Professor Teresa Anderson MBE to board of Royal Museums Greenwich
(09 Jan 2025)
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announces that University professor and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich.
University spinout secures major investment in drug development
(07 Jan 2025)
Apini, founded by Professor Sam Butterworth, is first programme launched through newly formed Slingshot Therapeutics Limited
Professor Yaojun Li recognised in New Year Honours
(06 Jan 2025)
Professor Yaojun Li, a distinguished researcher and educator at The University of Manchester, has been made an OBE for his exceptional services to the Advancement of Knowledge in Social Mobility and to Ethnic Integration.
Is that Santa on drums??
(19 Dec 2024)
Staff and students end the term on a high note – bringing the spirit of Christmas to campus
Turning waste into wealth – and more
(18 Dec 2024)
Researchers use bacteria to convert plastic waste into human therapeutics, including insulin
Pioneering vascular dementia researchers earn 'Heart Hero' accolade
(17 Dec 2024)
Manchester team win public vote for their favourite British Heart Foundation funded research project addressing some of the biggest challenges in cardiovascular disease.
Climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact
(16 Dec 2024)
Researchers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) to establish a research observatory studying the role land rights play in a just transition to a decarbonised future.
Lou Cordwell OBE named as CEO of Unit M
(13 Dec 2024)
The University has appointed Professor Lou Cordwell as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Unit M, our newly launched initiative to connect the University with, and catalyse, the regional innovation ecosystem to drive inclusive growth.
Distinguished Service Award for self-confessed “academic misfit”
(12 Dec 2024)
Professor Claire Alexander receives 2024 Distinguished Service British Sociology Award for her extraordinary life as a sociologist.
More honours for Great Science Share team
(11 Dec 2024)
Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub recognised in Hidden REF 2024 competition – and two of its campaigns have been awarded UNESCO patronage.
University awards three Honorary Research Fellowships
(09 Dec 2024)
Meet trio recognised for their outstanding contribution to our region’s vibrant creative and cultural industries sector, who will embark on research projects aligning with research themes within the University’s Creative Manchester Research Platform
Support mums with postnatal depression
(06 Dec 2024)
Manchester Museum is aiming to raise £15,000 through the Big Give Christmas Challenge to support mums across Manchester suffering with postnatal depression.
Experts challenge UK policymakers over serious hydrogen challenges
(06 Dec 2024)
On Hydrogen, a new publication from Policy@Manchester, gives expert analysis, evidence and policy recommendations on tackling the UK’s key hydrogen policy challenges.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health thanks long-serving museum volunteers
(05 Dec 2024)
Peter and Julie Mohr retire from their volunteering duties after more than 20 years involvement with the Museum of Medicine and Health
Economics Professor appointed to Science Advisory Council
(04 Dec 2024)
Professor Sonya Krutikova has been appointed to the newly established Science Advisory Council by the Department of Education.
New publication brings Manchester evidence to policymakers
(02 Dec 2024)
On Infrastructure, a new publication from Policy@Manchester, features expert analysis, research-based evidence and policy recommendations to address the critical challenges decision-makers face on UK infrastructure policy.
Religious awareness days this December
(28 Nov 2024)
Observing religious celebrations this December