At this year’s University of Manchester Universally Manchester Festival, the Environmental Sustainability Champions Network brought nature to life both virtually and tangibly through a fun, family-friendly stall exploring the impact of green spaces on...
In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. Showcasing the inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
As part of the Faculty’s dynamic Widening Participation and Public Outreach initiatives, Professor Natalie Gardiner, Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, spearheads an exciting annual residential field trip for Year 10 pupils from a local secondary school, with...
Athena Lam, final-year undergraduate student in Biology Plant-based diets are on the rise, not just for health, but as a simple, impactful way to reduce environmental impact. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) reports that if every UK citizen ate 260g less meat each...
By Jacquelyn Ryan, CHSTM Master’s student This March, Manchester Museum was buzzing with local secondary school pupils eager to explore science beyond the classroom. Welcoming over 1140 pupils across two days, British Science Week was an unforgettable event hosting...
Blog written by Dr Binish Khatoon, Tree of Life research team member Hello! I’m Binish, a data science methodologist here at the University of Manchester, and this is my first time writing a blog. I’m excited to share some insights from the project about breast health...
Tree of Life is a new public engagement installation showcasing how creative arts can be used to communicate research. It will be held in the Manchester Museum's South Asia Gallery to coincide with World Cancer Day 2025. The installation has been co-created by...
Public Involvement describes the ways in which higher education and research is carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘on’ or ‘for’ them. In this blog category, you will find out about the different ways in which the Faculty of Biology, Medicine...
In the UK, 18 million adults are deaf or have hearing loss, many of whom face invisible challenges. Hear Me!, an exhibition at The University of Manchester, highlights the invisible impact of hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness by showcasing the lived experiences of...
Amanda Bamford, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences at the University of Manchester, has delivered the tenth Irene Manton Lecture. The lecture, which celebrates the significant contributions made by women to the study of the Natural Sciences, was delivered in...
