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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic's book sheds new light on infamous terrorist informers

Research

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic and leading expert on terrorism has published a new book that poses ethical questions about how ‘terrorist informers’ have been used by British Intelligence over the decades, particularly during the Troubles in...

Dr Samantha Newbery portrait
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University Fellow David Frayne wins ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2024

Research

Dr David Frayne, University Fellow from the School of Health and Society, has been awarded the ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize for Outstanding Business and Enterprise Impact. The prestigious accolade, now in its 12th year, was presented at a ceremony...

Dr David Frayne being presented with the Celebrating Impact Prize 2024 with other university fellows
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student makes on-air TV debut as presenter for the BBC

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× student has made his on-air television presenting debut in a package for the BBC this week.

BA Broadcast Journalism student Max Hayes
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RHS Bridgewater and University announce new artist in residence

Schools

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Artist in Residence programme in collaboration with the RHS Garden Bridgewater. This exciting initiative invites visitors to experience the garden from a fresh artistic perspective...

Dr Yan Wang Preston at RHS Bridgewater
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University-led £4.9 million initiative to turbocharge North West England’s cyber ambitions

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is a partner in a major new project that will fuel the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. The £4.9m CyberFocus project combines the strength and expertise...

MediaCity skyline at night
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× lecturers team up with China Academy of Art for fashion design workshop

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and the China Academy of Art (CAA) recently partnered on an international workshop event to explore the possibilities of paper materials in fashion modelling.

Bashir Aswat engages with students from the China Academy of Art
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× hosts Sustainability Showcase

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is hosting a Sustainability Showcase on Wednesday 4 December 2024 to demonstrate how its research, industry projects and facilities are supporting businesses and communities to become more sustainable. Free to attend, the...

Front view of Peel Building, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumna awarded prestigious ‘Queen’s Nurse’ title

School of Health and Society

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumna Victoria Atkinson, who now works as Matron for Community and Specialist Services for Children and Young People at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the Queen's...

Victoria Atkinson portrait
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New guide to inspire research and innovation in health and social care

Research

A new guide to support involvement in research and innovation for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals has been developed by a team of researchers from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

Greater Manchester Practice Education Centre of Excellence Research and Innovation Guide
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Leave your footprint on Mars and explore the future of AI through new immersive installations

Research

Visitors to our MediaCity campus will have the opportunity to enter an imaginary immersive Mars landscape this month and experience a live music hologram-style performance as two landmark creative installations arrive in º£½ÇÂÒÂ× as part of the highly...

A man is photographed with a red hue and technological scene behind him
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