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New study provides first definition of ‘adult social care nursing’

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A study led by the first RCN Foundation Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing in the UK, Professor Claire Pryor of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, has provided the first definition of adult social care nursing.

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The BRITS: Manchester's economic growth is powering a cultural renaissance

Research

With the BRITs heading to Manchester for the first time this weekend, Professor Richard Whittle has highlighted how the city is turning culture into economic and global impact. Professor Richard Whittle, Professor of AI and Public Policy, said:

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen

Research

Representatives from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× were presented with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Awarded at St James’s Palace, the Prize recognises the University’s pioneering...

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Alumni duo in running for Commercial Radio News Awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Two talented º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumni are in the running to win gongs at this year’s Commercial Radio News Awards (CRNs).

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Expert opinion - The BRITs arrival in Manchester is long overdue

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Luke Harrison, Subject Group Head for Music at The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, comments ahead of The BRIT Awards ceremony in Manchester on Saturday 28 February.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× researcher contributes to new guidance on use of AI within filmmaking

Research

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× researcher has contributed towards newly published guidance for filmmakers on how to use generative AI in filmmaking whilst being mindful of the fair representation of women and LGBTQ+ people.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School awarded maximum five-year Small Business Charter accreditation

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School has been awarded the maximum five-year accreditation from the Small Business Charter (SBC), the national kitemark recognising excellence in how business schools support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× aims for another year of success at RTS North West Student Awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is seeking a seventh successive year of winning an award at the Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Student Awards next month after seven student projects were shortlisted.

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Graduate produces episode for The Lowry's 25th anniversary podcast

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A recent º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate has helped contribute to a new podcast celebrating The Lowry’s 25th anniversary.

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Stakeholders cut ribbon at new GMIoT base at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has held an official ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) building. The event brought together partners including construction firm Tilbury Douglas as well as RHS Bridgewater...

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