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New social enterprise helping young people develop life skills

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

A social enterprise launched by a º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate is helping young people to develop their life skills during lockdown through a series of creative challenges.

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BBC star and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate Katie Thistleton looks at the power of audio on mental health

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is proud to support an online event on the power of radio and podcasts in partnership with the BBC and Audio Always.

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In Memory of Aya Hachem

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is immensely saddened to learn of Aya Hachem’s tragic death following an incident in Blackburn on Sunday 17 May. Aya was a very popular and promising second year student whose contribution went beyond the classroom.

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Alumni in China donate face masks to care home partner

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Twenty-four alumni from China have donated 2,000 medical grade face masks to a residential care home in Bolton. The alumni, who all graduated from º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School between 2004 and 2015, decided to donate the masks due to their fond memories...

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‘Cut hours, not people’ urge º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and Cambridge academics

School of Health and Society

Researchers are warning that some paid work is vital for wellbeing, as the Bank of England forecasts that unemployment could more than double in the UK following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prosthetics and Orthotics student manufactures PPE on work placement

School of Health and Society

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student is helping to manufacture vital PPE during his work placement.

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BAFTA award winning Maeve travels to Australia to present wildfires Newsround special

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

MA Children’s Media Production graduate Maeve O’Sullivan isn’t just a natural behind the camera, it turns out she is in front of it too!

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University proud to be the technical driving force behind United We Stream

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The rise of Covid-19 has catapulted live-streaming into the homes of millions around the world. As people look for alternative ways to be entertained, United We Stream Greater Manchester is leading the way.

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Leeds Utd and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× join to create online course for aspiring football industry professionals

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A unique course designed for professional football players and those working in the football industry has been launched to boost skills and knowledge.

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School of Arts and Media to partner with MediaCity on Skills Swap Shop

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The School of Arts and Media is delighted to partner with MediaCity on Skills Swap Shop, a pilot scheme aiming to utilise the wealth of skills and talent we have amongst our community, by inviting people to volunteer to offer their experience in...

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