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A new research project has been launched which will lay the groundwork for future studies into the impact on children of smartphone and social media use.

A major new study by experts from The University of Manchester has found that bullying has a significant negative impact on the mental health of teenagers - particularly for boys - and has highlighted the need for more effective prevention …

The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is a leading authority on educational research. Their annual Public Engagement and Impact Award celebrates a team of researchers whose work has had significant impact and has been delivered in …

The China and Higher Education / ChinaHE networkÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s seventh annual conference, hosted this year by Lingnan University in Hong Kong in November, brought together over 400 scholars and students from around the globe under the theme Çà¹ÏÊÓƵœCollaboration and …

The University of Manchester is proud to announce the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative forged by eight international universities to raise the profile of humanities and social sciences across the globe.

A groundbreaking new book has further revealed that English is a global language which comes in multiple varieties, and challenges the idea that there is only one correct way to speak and write English in higher education. 

A new study from The University of Manchester has highlighted a link between social media use, unhealthy lifestyles and wellbeing in young people, with those with the healthiest lifestyles experiencing the highest wellbeing.

Eleven student teachers from The University of Manchester received the Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA) for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) on 20 August 2024. This award was developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust. The scheme, …

The St Helena Research Institute was officially launched in November 2019. To celebrate its fifth anniversary an online conference will take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024 in collaboration with The University of Manchester. If there is enough …

A leading academic from The University of Manchester has received a major award in recognition of the enormous contribution he has made to educational knowledge, leadership and management throughout his career.

The Labour Party has won the UK general election in a landslide victory, marking the most significant change in government in over 14 years. This transition brings with it a welcome commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people (CYP), …

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at The University of Manchester has once again been recognised as a high-quality route for diverse and committed primary and secondary teachers joining the profession.  Ofsted carried out an inspection in …

The second TEPL annual conference was held on Thursday, 13 June at The University of Manchester. The event facilitated creative collaboration and showcased exceptional research and scholarly activity, with contributions from staff and students from …

Having completed her PGCE Primary Degree at Manchester Institute of Education in 2020, Jessica Moss began teaching but soon became frustrated at being unable to find a suitable planner. Noticing that available planners for teachers were either …

As the European football championships continue in Germany, new research has revealed that Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ˜sportswashingÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™ - the practice of using sporting events or teams to improve a country's reputation - is still highly effective, despite increased awareness of …

As politicians in the US, France and other countries begin introducing legislation banning the free use of social media by young people, new research has found that these bans do not address youth mental health problems Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ and could actually cause …

The University of Manchester's 10th Making a Difference Awards ceremony took place on Thursday 9 May in the UniversityÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Whitworth Hall, and live streamed on YouTube.  The Making a Difference Awards recognise the outstanding achievements …

A new report from Child of the North and Anne LongfieldÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Centre for Young Lives think tank has set out a plan for the Government to boost childrenÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s mental health through the education system.

Millions of pounds of wellbeing benefits were delivered to society last year as part of a mental health initiative in schools, according to a new report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE).

In November 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) established the Commission on Social Çà¹ÏÊÓƵion, which aims to reposition social connection as a genuine global public health and well-being priority and to scale up cost-effective solutions to …

Latest #BeeWell data presents a much-needed good news story for young peopleÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s mental health and wellbeing.

Situated in a heritage shopping arcade, The Engine Room is a co-working and co-learning space designed to counter the trend of creatives leaving Southport for employment and opportunities. The venue officially opens its doors with a launch event at …

Generative AI is an emerging interdisciplinary area which will have wide-ranging impacts on everyday life, especially education.To tackle global education challenges, understanding and harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, particularly …

On Wednesday 28 February, the School of Environment, Education and Development and guests celebrated the appointment to professorship of Steven Courtney, Professor of Sociology of Education Leadership. The popular event took place in …

A new report has revealed a crisis in childrenÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.

The University of Manchester has been awarded over Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ23.5m by the governmentÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Department for Education (DfE) to lead a national consortium of eight Russell Group universities to provide over 400 doctoral programme training places for practitioner …

17,000 year 10 students across Greater Manchester have completed the #BeeWell survey this autumn, in addition to 73,000 completed surveys since 2021. In this time, over 180 schools have taken part in #BeeWell across GM.

One year on, we are delighted that as a group we are making headway in achieving our aims:To bring together a wide array of researchers, scholars and practitioners to explore questions related to teacher education and professional learningTo foster …

A new report has found that the creative workforce is still dominated by graduates, with access to creative Higher Education remaining highly unequal.

Fathers can give their children an educational advantage at primary school by reading, drawing and playing with them, according to a new report published today.