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Greater Manchester's universities and colleges announce plans to work more closely together
Fourteen colleges and universities across Greater Manchester have come together with a joint commitment to addressing the skills and economic challenges facing the region.
Surviving the pandemic for business success
A new book by a º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic and colleagues examines tools and strategies that businesses can use to navigate the end of the pandemic and into the recovery.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× in new partnership with Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) today announced a new partnership with the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to further professionalise learning for police officers.
Polling for our Civic University Agreement
During the pandemic, our five universities based in Greater Manchester (GM) – Manchester Metropolitan University, Royal Northern College of Music, University of Bolton, University of Manchester and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× have been working with the...
Report warns of increased violence against migrant sex workers since EU Referendum
A new report raises urgent concerns about the increase in violence and xenophobia against migrant sex workers post-Referendum.
Therapy Unboxed: the world’s first therapy subscription box
With mental health being at the forefront of conversation since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to know how to take care of yourself, and a º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student has developed a possible solution.
200,000 people ineligible for Universal Credit due to their partner’s earnings
A new study looks at people who were ineligible for benefits at the start of COVID-19 but may be in financial need – including 500,000 who lost 10% or more of their income but were still ineligible for benefits.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× get involved in Climate Exp0
This week, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is supporting Climate Exp0, a virtual conference six months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). The event is delivered in partnership with UKRI and brings together the COP26 Universities Network...
Dementia Action Week: Study shows benefits of live music for people with dementia
People with dementia who regularly experience live music have reduced isolation, increased wellbeing and improved peer support, new research has found.
Debenhams closes its doors for the final time
As the last Debenham's store closes its doors this week a major chapter in retail history also concludes. Although the name lives on as one of Boohoo's expanding range of brand names there will be no more physical presence. Retail expert Dr Gordon...