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Drama academic to host free writing workshops this month

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A Drama academic is putting on free writing workshops this month in Manchester for those who are interested in turning archived broadcasts into live performances.

Marcus Collins and Stephen Hornby
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Appointment of Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Knowledge Exchange

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is delighted to announce that Professor Mandy Parkinson has been appointed as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Knowledge Exchange.

Mandy Parkinson
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Immersive audio showcase lands at MediaCity campus

Research

An immersive audio experience that seeks to explore our relationship with artificial intelligence will be showcased at our MediaCity campus this month.

A man performs next to a holographic figure
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Heat pump policy workshop focused on noise

Research

In July the Acoustics Research Centre hosted an Air Source Heat Pump Noise Policy Workshop.

Acoustics heat pump workshop
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University offers breakthrough opportunity for creative practitioner at Beyond Conference

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is to provide a breakthrough opportunity for an emerging artist or creative practitioner to have their project showcased at a major conference this autumn.

The Lowry at night as part of the beyond conference
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Dr Richard Whittle appointed as new Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

Dr Richard Whittle has been appointed to the role of Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Public Policy at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Business School. Richard previously served as a University Fellow at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and brings with him a strong...

Richard Whittle portrait
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× becomes first Living Pension university in UK

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has become the first university to commit to the to the Living Pension standard.

Colleagues promoting Living Pensions scheme
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Scholarship providing ‘life-changing’ access to Higher Education to be expanded

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A scholarship which gives young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from anywhere in the UK vital support to access higher education is to be extended and expanded.

HG scholarships
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Clive Tyldesley joins new star-studded Sports Journalism team

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Clive Tyldesley will be swapping the commentary gantry for the lecture hall this September as he joins our new-look team for our BA Sports Journalism course.

Clive Tyldesley doing commentary in a gantry
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× success at the Caribbean and African Health Network 2025 Black Healthcare Awards

School of Health and Society

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Nursing and Midwifery directorate is celebrating double award success in the highly prestigious Black Healthcare Awards, hosted by the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN).

Oluchi and Victory at the Black Healthcare Awards 2025
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