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Refugee women’s choir make their voices heard with support from Manchester researcher
20 May 2026
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of ...
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Sparking curiosity in children who are home-educated
22 Apr 2026
The number of children who are educated at home has increased markedly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated 175,900 (1.5%) of school-aged ...
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Generous gift from the niece of Law alumna Nancy Rigby funds extra Lemn Sissay Bursaries
1 Apr 2026
Nancy graduated in 1945, one of only a handful of women studying law at the University at that time. Her great niece, Jen Gibbons, Clinical Legal ...
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Economics, Football and the Future
1 Apr 2026
Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to ...
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Manchester students mentor local teenagers to build confidence in applying for university
26 Mar 2026
Sixth form pupils from three Greater Manchester schools are being mentored by students from the University's Manchester Institute of Education to ...
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Cross-faculty team combine art and education to promote diversity and inclusion
16 Jan 2026
Academics from the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working ...
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Justice Hub wins ‘Educational Institution of the Year’ award
19 Dec 2025
The Justice Hub at the University of Manchester Law School has won ‘Educational Institution of the Year 2025’ at the recent Greater ...
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The Digital Environment Conference 2026: Open Call
5 Dec 2025
Digital Futures is excited to announce that the presentation and poster submission is now live for The Digital Environment Conference 2026! ...
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Voices Beyond Borders: connecting students in Manchester and Gaza
17 Nov 2025
After overcoming significant challenges, such as accessing a reliable internet connection in a warzone, students in Gaza and Manchester have been ...
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Madeleine Rees OBE delivers powerful 40th International Peace Lecture at The University of Manchester
9 Oct 2025
Madeleine Rees, Secretary General of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, addressed a packed Roscoe Theatre and online audience ...
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Festival celebrating Manchester’s medieval heritage returns for 2025
9 Sep 2025
Thanks to the dedication of The University of Manchester’s Dr Gillian Redfern and the support of the University’s Social Responsibility Fund, the ...
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EU citizens celebrate community and engage policymakers at gathering
1 Aug 2025
On Friday, 11 July, the EU Citizens’ Gathering took place at the University of Manchester, bringing together community leaders, policymakers and ...
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Meet the SEED Change-makers: how students are driving social impact at Manchester
18 Jul 2025
What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? At The University of ...
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Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at The University of Manchester
28 May 2025
The ‘Getting Serious About Sustainability: Research, Education and Advocacy’ symposium, held from 22–23 May 2025, was the first major event ...
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SEED recognition at the University's Making a Difference Awards 2025
12 May 2025
The University of Manchester's 11th Making a Difference Awards ceremony took place on Thursday 8 May in the University’s Whitworth Hall and was ...
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Manchester Professor wins award for her commitment to disability inclusion
1 Apr 2025
Professor Jackie Carter from The University of Manchester has been recognised with a prestigious Culture Shift Award for her exceptional leadership ...
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New ‘River Rescue Kit’ empowers campaigners to tackle sewage pollution
17 Mar 2025
An expert from The University of Manchester has contributed to the ‘River Rescue Kit’, a groundbreaking online resource designed to empower ...
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Professor Jackie Carter highlights legacy and future of GM4Women2028
3 Mar 2025
The University of Manchester’s Professor Jackie Carter has delivered a compelling message on the importance of data-driven legacy and sustained ...
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University champions disability inclusion with book launch for inspiring academic
4 Feb 2025
As part of its efforts to promote disability inclusion and empowerment within the academic community, The University of Manchester is set to host the ...
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Contributions invited for Getting Serious about Sustainability Symposium
4 Feb 2025
Where: The University of Manchester (rooms/building TBC) When: Thursday 22 – Friday, 23 May 2025 Contact: Heather Alberro, Lecturer in ...
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The University of Manchester celebrates launch of Global Humanities Alliance
14 Oct 2024
The University of Manchester is proud to announce the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative forged by eight international ...
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