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19 November 2024 Written by: Romy Nicholson The Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester has been awarded a major new Doctoral Landscape Award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to fund PhD training in the biosciences. The NorthWest Doctoral Programme in Biosciences (NWD) unites the strengths of the Universities of Manchester and […]
In the latest Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Subjects Rankings 2024, The University of Manchester is placed among the top 25 worldwide in seven subject areas. The University is also ranked first in the UK for four subjects and has moved up in 21 subjects thanks to research excellence and impact.
President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison visited Cambridge to build on the partnership between The University of Manchester and the University of Cambridge established last year.
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In today’s fast-paced work environment, teams are often seen as the backbone of organisational success, particularly in the UK. Whether in large corporations or smaller enterprises, the team structure is typically adopted to: Distribute workload Encourage collaboration Achieve common goals. However, while teams can be highly effective in theory, in practice, individuals are sometimes able
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Following an £8m 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 for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) will accelerate the understanding of a just transition by coordinating research into action at all levels of society.
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The world’s wealthiest 1% now control more resources than the remaining 99% combined. Poverty levels, after decades of decline, are once again on the rise. Environmental devastation continues unchecked, with wildlife populations plummeting by nearly three-quarters in just 50 years. These staggering realities aren’t just societal issues—they are also the consequences of corporate decisions, unchecked
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5 November 2024 Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Biocatalysis is a process that uses enzymes as natural catalysts to carry out chemical reactions. Scientists at The University of Manchester and
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4 November 2024 Manchester scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost to fund pioneering radiotherapy research which uses artificial intelligence to help save lives. Cancer Research UK is investing a total of £5.9 million to develop new radiotherapy technologies and techniques over the next five years. In close collaboration with The Christie, the
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An economist who studied at The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking research into understanding wealth disparities between different nations.
Manchester alumnus Simon Johnson wins Nobel Prize in Economics Read More »
In today’s fast-evolving organisational landscape, leadership is shifting from a focus on surface-level aspects of culture to deeper, often hidden, factors that influence how organisations function and thrive. This blog draws on insights from our recent webinar, Beyond the Visible: Organisational Culture and Authentic Leadership. You can watch the full webinar on YouTube. In the webinar, Jackie
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