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Wildlife enthusiast who developed Ker-Plunk for elephants graduates with first class honours

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A student who dreams of helping design zoos and created a game of Ker-plunk for elephants while on a placement, graduated from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× on Monday 7 July.

Olivia Fothergill
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Expert comment: Trump's 30% EU import tariff

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to Donald Trump's proposed 30% tariff on EU imports, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Economist, Matthew Allen, shared his thoughts. Matthew comments:

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New Chair to take forward University-business partnership to ramp up innovation and investment

Research

Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM), the partnership aiming to create a thriving innovation ecosystem in Greater Manchester, has announced the appointment of Andrew Hodgson OBE as the new Chair of its Board.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic shortlisted for ‘Nurse Leader of the Year’ at prestigious national awards

School of Health and Society

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Dr Melanie Stephens has been shortlisted for the accolade at the Nursing Times Awards, which bring together the nursing community to shine a light on the brightest talent in the profession and recognise those making...

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Ten years of Morson scholarships at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A partnership between the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and º£½ÇÂÒÂ×-based Morson Group, one of the biggest engineering recruitment firms in the world, is celebrating a major milestone as the Gerry Mason Engineering Scholarships celebrate 10 successful years.

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Wildlife student’s remarkable journey

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A student who began her studies at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× with only a basic knowledge of English graduated today with a first-class degree.

Jade Philipponneau
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Levi Kaganowich presents at BAMC 2025

Research

Levi Kaganowich, PGR student at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, was invited to speak at the British Applied Mathematics Colloquium (BAMC) 2025. Read on to hear how it went.

Levi Kaganowich at the BAMC 2025
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Reports showcase four-day week performance

Research

New independent analysis of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week shows almost every service that was monitored either improved or was maintained.

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Expert comment: PMQs upset highlights importance of politicians' wellbeing

Research

Dr Ashley Weinberg, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, has been studying mental health in politics for 30 years, recently working with the MPs' staff Wellness Working Group (WWG).

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× collaborates to drive economic growth

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is celebrating the impact of its partnerships with businesses, organisations and charities in shaping a more resilient economy in Greater Manchester and beyond. Through collaborative partnerships, the University aligns...

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