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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× funded PhD student aims to make online dating safer and more private
Despite having to drop out of a previous PhD due to competing demands on his time, John Hodson was determined not to let this set him back from achieving his ambition of helping to drive equality for online communities. And thanks to a Widening...
A Nursing student’s journey to uplift the dignity of people of African descent
A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Nursing student is hoping to continue her journey post graduation as she looks to improve the lives of, and advocate for, African nurses, mothers and young people who long for a better future.
Greater Manchester universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event
The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12) will be hosted in Manchester this February, with almost a thousand delegates expected to attend from over one hundred countries from 3...
£2.5m secured and 330 local businesses supported by CSI
More than 330 businesses across Greater Manchester have been supported to grow, innovate and improve productivity thanks to the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), which is marking two years since its launch.
Apprentice matchmaking event celebrates milestone
As the University celebrates ten years of offering apprenticeships the SEE School hosted a matchmaking event, aiming to connect students and businesses.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× City Council Sign Historic Agreement
The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× City Council have signed an historic Civic University Agreement to underline their commitment to driving positive change for the people of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.
The Occupational Therapy student making a difference to student minds
Content warning: The content of this article relates to themes of mental health, as well as available sources of support and information. A student from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is working with charity Student Minds to ensure that no student is held...
University signals search for new train station artwork
The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and Network Rail wish to commission a major new artwork for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Crescent railway station, to be ready in September 2026. Full details are here, deadline to apply 23 February 2026.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School expands expertise in circular economy, sustainability and market studies
Four new appointments strengthen º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School and the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), enhancing expertise in sustainability, circular economy and market studies.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PhD student awarded prestigious CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation 2025
One of our PhD students, Esraa Elmarakby, has been awarded the prestigious CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation of 2025.
