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University achieves Platinum ECOsmart Award

University Campus

We’re delighted to announce that the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Conferencing Team with support from the Environmental Sustainability Team has achieved the Platinum ECOsmart award recognising our ongoing commitment to sustainability across our conference...

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Tracker to help manage Long COVID energy levels created by researchers

Research

The first study to test a digital tool designed to help people with Long COVID manage their energy levels has been developed by a team of researchers.

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University launches Saturday Club for teenagers to learn podcasting and filmmaking skills

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is delighted to announce a new free, hands-on National Saturday Club for teenagers to explore social justice issues through podcasting and documentary filmmaking.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× funded PhD student aims to make online dating safer and more private

Research

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...

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A Nursing student’s journey to uplift the dignity of people of African descent

School of Health and Society

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.

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Apprentice matchmaking event celebrates milestone

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

As the University celebrates ten years of offering apprenticeships the SEE School hosted a matchmaking event, aiming to connect students and businesses.

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Greater Manchester universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

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...

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University signals search for new train station artwork

University Campus

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.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× City Council Sign Historic Agreement

Schools

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×.

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The Occupational Therapy student making a difference to student minds

School of Health and Society

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...

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