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Civic University Agreement: Building º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s future together

Power of US

As a proud civic university, we are committed to supporting the city and its local communities, working with the Council to address local challenges and opportunities collaboratively.

	University and Council members sign Civic University Agreement
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Expert comment: Could petrol rationing become a reality for the UK?

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to the conflict in the Middle East, Dr Jonathan Owens, a supply chain expert and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, explains if petrol rationing could become a reality for the UK:

Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker
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Redefining what a professor looks like: join Professor Marie Griffith’s inaugural lecture

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× invites you to the inaugural professorial lecture of Professor Marie Griffiths, Professor in Digital Technologies at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School, taking place on Thursday 23 April 2026.

A sign for the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, located on the side of Maxwell Building
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Student designs new branding for Peel Park for 180th anniversary

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student has devised a major rebranding of º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Peel Park to celebrate its 180th anniversary.

Entry sign to Peel Park
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Study examines ‘toxic relationship’ with activity trackers

Research

A new study from academics at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has uncovered surprising emotional and behavioural consequences linked to activity trackers - devices worn by millions of people worldwide.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× crowned big winner at 2026 RTS North West Student Awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× was the big winner at last night's Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Student Awards after taking home six of the nine available awards on offer.

The crew behind Dogbone at the RTS North West Student Awards
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumna wins Study UK Alumni Award for Social Action

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

A graduate from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has received international recognition for her work advancing women’s leadership and youth empowerment. Maudlyn Akosua Awuku, who graduated with an MSc Project Management in 2021, has been named the winner of...

Maudlyn Akosua Awuku in front of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× logo
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Physiotherapy student receives High Sheriffs' Bravery Award

School of Health and Society

A third year Physiotherapy student at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has been awarded a High Sheriffs' Bravery Award after going ‘above and beyond’ to protect others and prevent harm.

A man receiving an award from a Sherriff in a courtroom
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s green spaces to be showcased in installation for Sounds from the Other City festival

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A new immersive audiovisual installation that explores and highlights º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s green spaces will be unveiled at the University for this year’s Sounds from the Other City festival.

People walking through Peel Park in autumn.
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student leader speaks at Parliament on the impact of international students

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

Late last year, Ali Aziz Janjua, Business & Law School Officer at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× SU, represented the University at the International Students’ Day Reception hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students (APPG) in the House of...

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