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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

School of Health and Society

This weekend, Saturday 11th February, marks the eighth annual celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day was established in 2015 to recognise the talent and importance of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering...

Kirsty Carlyle
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Local universities, donors and comedy icon team up to support social mobility at launch of new learning centre

Schools

A new learning centre officially launched in º£½ÇÂÒÂ× yesterday (Wednesday 8 February) is set to empower thousands of young people to achieve their academic and career ambitions.

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"A focus on social mobility in education is crucial": Why BNY Mellon is backing IntoUniversity º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

Schools

A new learning centre in º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is set to empower thousands of young people to achieve their academic and career ambitions.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× awarded Gold accreditation in Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is pleased to announce that we have been awarded Gold accreditation in the Hedgehog Friendly Campus (HFC) scheme.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student makes TV debut to millions in BBC's Call the Midwife

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student has made her TV acting debut to millions of viewers in the BBC’s long-running period drama series Call the Midwife.

Image shows student Lucy Burrows with actress Helen George in Call the Midwife
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× apprentices recognised at special awards ceremony to mark National Apprenticeship Week

University Campus

Standout apprentices at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× have been recognised at a special awards ceremony to mark National Apprenticeship Week.

Apprenticeship Awards
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumna named BBC's Head of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumna has been named the BBC’s new Head of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

Heidi Dawson portrait, Controller at the BBC
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Policing lecturer explains most common online scams for Safer Internet Day

School of Health and Society

From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.

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Student Apprentices shortlisted for BusinessLive Awards

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Two of º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students have been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year at the BusinessLive awards 2023, which celebrate amazing apprentices at the heart of the North West business community.

kate green
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Degree apprenticeship leads to promotion for public health professional

School of Health and Society

This week (Monday 6 February – Sunday 12 February) is National Apprenticeship Week. The theme this year is ‘Skills for Life’, with the week bringing together businesses and apprentices throughout the nation, to promote the skills you can develop to...

National Apprenticeship Week 2023
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