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Biggest ever test of heating in homes as UK prepares to go gas-free
The largest research project ever carried out on electrical heating systems under controlled conditions has just reported its results. Funded by the Greater Manchester Innovation Accelerator Programme, led by Innovate UK on behalf of UK Research and...
Professor Vahid Vahidinasab appointed to help drive º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School’s sustainability mission
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Business School has appointed Professor Vahid Vahidinasab as Professor of Sustainability, affirming the institution’s continued commitment to improving the environment and reducing the impact of climate change.
The Conversation: Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down
Co-authored by Dr Richard Whittle, University Fellow at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Business School, alongside University of Leeds' Dr Stuart Mills, for The Conversation .
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× expands film hub with new sets for students
The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has completed the construction of more film production sets in our Newton Building as we continue to reshape the former science facility into an industry-leading teaching space.
Chancellor Lucy Meacock presents º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards
This week we announced the winners of the 2024 º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Alumni Achievement Awards in a glittering ceremony at The Alchemist in MediaCity.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× researchers launch carbon calculator to accelerate region’s net zero goals
A sustainability calculator has been developed to support small businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by researchers at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× researchers join the COP conversation with new podcast launch
As policymakers descend on Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29 next week, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s sustainability, climate and environment experts will launch Talking COP , a brand-new podcast series that takes a deep dive into the issues shaping this year...
Celebrating excellence: The AJ Bell Technology Award
For the fourth year AJ Bell has presented the AJ Technology Award to the top Computer Science and Software Engineering students for the academic year 2023/24. This initiative not only acknowledges the outstanding talent of these students but also...
Expert comment: Bank of England cuts interest rates
In light of the Bank of England cutting interest rates, Dr Tony Syme, macroeconomic expert at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s Business School, shares his thoughts. He comments:
Major new textbook edited by º£½ÇÂÒÂ× lecturer to provide critical insight on disability and ableism
This Occupational Therapy Week, we are proud to introduce our Head of Occupational Therapy, Dr Bethan Collins and celebrate the recent publication of a major new occupational therapy textbook, which Bethan was European editor for.