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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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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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Inaugural literacy symposium inspires educators to get º£½ÇÂÒÂ× reading

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Over 150 educators from across the city and the North West descended on our MediaCity campus on Monday 30 June for a landmark symposium to discuss ways in which we can help improve literacy across º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

Jackie Kay speaks at a lectern at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Literacy Symposium
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Professor receives abstract award at the EULAR 2025 Annual Congress

Research

Professor Yeliz Prior, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Research Environment Lead in the School of Health and Society, has received an Abstract Award in the Health Professionals in Rheumatology (HPR) category at the European Alliance of...

Professor Yeliz Prior receives abstract award at the EULAR 2025 Annual Congress
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The Conversation: How restoring river catchments can minimise drought and flood risks

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Professor Neil Entwistle, with colleague Neil Macdonald, writes in The Conversation on how we can minimise drought risk after the driest spring for over 100 years.

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Expert comment: what could the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz mean for global supply chains?

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s supply chain expert, Dr Jonathan Owens, shares his thoughts.

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Digital Festival returns to celebrate the best of healthcare research and innovation

School of Health and Society

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× welcomed researchers, students, practitioners and leaders as the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Digital Festival took place at our MediaCity campus earlier this month.

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Celebrating female success on International Women in Engineering Day

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

It’s International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), and to celebrate we are highlighting the amazing efforts of a very special º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumnus, who as well as launching her own business, is also inspiring the female engineering leaders...

Melissa Ahmed
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PhD candidate wins $25k international prize

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× PhD candidate has won $25,000 for her research after scooping a major international award.

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Planit to lead on transformation of public spaces on campus

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has appointed urban design practice Planit to lead on its public realm transformation across its campuses.

Play park among trees and landscaped path in Ancoats Manchester
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