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Where: The University of Manchester (rooms/building TBC)When: Thursday 22 Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ Friday, 23 May 2025Contact: Heather Alberro, Lecturer in sustainability, Global Development Institute, School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), The …

Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon storage and biodiversity, containing more carbon than all the world's forests despite covering just 3% of the global land surface Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ but new research has revealed that vast areas of the UKÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s peatlands, …

A new study published in Nature Water has revealed that EnglandÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s major water and sewage companies are misleading the public and Government by using strategies which mirror those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries.

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has exposed significant gaps in global research on transboundary rivers, revealing that the water needs of people in the Global South are being disproportionately …

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 …

A research team led by The University of ManchesterÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize for their research into enhancing carbon capture and reducing methane emissions through …

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 …

Researchers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) have been awarded cÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ1.3 million by the Ford Foundation to establish a research observatory studying the role land rights play in a just transition to a decarbonised future. 

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 Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) successfully hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 at The University of Manchester. From November 18 to 24, MEC offered a diverse program of speaker sessions, interactive workshops, and its …

Daniela Cocco Beltrame from the Global Development Institute is leading on the African Youth and Intergenerational Movement Building project, exploring youth and inter-generational dynamics within urban social movements in Africa, in collaboration …

Join the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) for a week of exciting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) events!

Following an Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ8m investment over five years, The University of Manchester is set to lead an innovative centre funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and UKRI as part of its strategic focus on building a green future. The Centre …

On 31 October 2024 Sotiria Kyriakidou and Cristina Temenos in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens, Greece, co-organised an event as part of the UKRI funded Future Leaders Fellowship, Urban Crisis: Public Health at the Intersection of …

A study undertaken by a student at The University of Manchester has revealed a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary on the Isle of Wight.

In October 2024, a group of students from BA Architecture went on a field trip along Manchester Ship Canal, walking from Salford to central Manchester. Walking along the final 5-mile stretch of the canal, and viewing its intersection with …

The initiative responds to concerns that these students often feel disconnected from the broader community during their one-year programs. What was the motivation behind your project and how did the SEED SR Catalyst Fund support your …

In 2023, Dr Maria Rusca, Lecturer in Global Development, and her students at The University of Manchester participated in a project aimed at exposing students to citizen-led sustainable solutions for urban issues. In collaboration with …

Running from October 2023 to June 2024, the initiative aims to enhance the impact of student assessments related to sustainability by transforming traditional assignments into accessible podcasts. What was the motivation behind your …

The interactive event encouraged attendees to explore their feelings through creative expression, using zines as a grassroots tool for sharing personal stories and strategies. What was the motivation behind your project and how did the SEED SR …

Running from December 2023 to June 2024, these monthly gatherings invite participants to engage in craft projects while discussing their research and building community ties.What was the motivation behind your project and how did the SEED SR …

Gain entrepreneurial skills for all settings with MEC's new interactive scenario-based microlearning, Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ˜Key 5Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ™.

As species go extinct and a habitable climate teeters, itÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s understandable to feel despair.

The University of Manchester has won a prestigious International Green Gown Award in recognition of its ambitious decarbonisation plans.

If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife.

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.

A new study has found that architects often take shortcuts by copying previous designs, and by relying too much on others to handle complex tasks without double-checking. The recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry found that a similar approach was taken at …

The UK2070 Commission - an independent inquiry into city and regional inequalities in the United Kingdom - has announced the appointment of Professor Cecilia Wong as its new Chair. Professor Wong brings a wealth of expertise and an exceptional track …