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Will NHS England’s ‘Marathon a Month’ Challenge make us healthier?

School of Health and Society

Following NHS England announcing their new scheme designed to get people walking more, Senior Lecturer in Digital Health and Society at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, Dr Pooya Soltani , shares his view on how effective the plans might be.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PhD graduate shares thesis ahead of council implementation

School of Health and Society

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PhD graduate has shared her thesis as her work is set to be implemented into schools and local councils.

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Student launches clothing line inspired by her journey with scoliosis

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student has launched a clothing brand inspired by her own journey with scoliosis after graduating.

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Thirty-six years later: one º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate returns to celebrate another

Graduation

Thirty-six years after graduating from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, alumnus Paul Birks returned to celebrate another graduation. This time, he wasn’t collecting a degree of his own – he was cheering on his mentee, Ferhan, as he crossed the stage to...

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× delivers tangible skills uplift at Mettler-Toledo Safeline

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

A business improvement programme delivered by the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) has helped operational leaders at Mettler-Toledo Safeline Ltd achieve a 13% uplift in leadership skills. Based on initial assessments...

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‘Love and faith kept us going’ say husband and wife as they graduate together

Graduation

A husband-and-wife duo have graduated from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× together.

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Graduation celebrates the partnerships helping students succeed

Graduation

Graduation at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× isn't just about celebrating academic achievement. It's also a chance to recognise the partnerships that help students thrive long before they cross the stage. At this year's Donor and Scholar Celebratory...

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academics contribute to Law Commission Consultation Paper

Research

The Law Commission has recognised research from º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academics suggesting that autistic people may be particularly vulnerable to unfair outcomes in some joint enterprise cases.

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The Conversation: Manchester’s digital transformation could be a blueprint for other parts of the UK

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s Professor Richard Whittle explores how Manchester’s place-based, partnership-led approach offers a practical blueprint for other UK regions seeking to improve productivity, attract investment and deliver more inclusive...

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Expert comment: Andy Burnham appoints UK's first dedicated AI Minister

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In light of Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointing, Kanishka Narayan MP, as the UK's first dedicated AI Minister, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Professor of AI and Public Policy, Professor Richard Whittle , shares his thoughts. He comments:

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