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The University of Manchester, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, is the UK’s largest single-site university and is consistently ranked among the world’s elite for graduate employability.
The University is also one of the country’s major research institutions, rated fifth in the UK in terms of ‘research power’ (REF 2014). World class research is carried out across a diverse range of fields including cancer, advanced materials, addressing global inequalities, energy and industrial biotechnology.
No fewer than 25 Nobel laureates have either worked or studied there.
It is the only UK university to have social responsibility among its core strategic objectives, with staff and students alike dedicated to making a positive difference in communities around the world.
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Author Sheena Kalayil writes about her global life and why she believes the BAME acronym tells people nothing about her.
Preventing severe wildfires in the UK needs to be a political priority as climate change means they will be a growing problem.
We urgently need to contemplate the myths we tell about ourselves and technology as a way of evaluating the relationship between the two.
It is important to understand that African diaspora constitute complex and multiplicitous identities.
Since India established itself as the driving force 20 years ago, cricket has become an exception to Western dominance of global sports.
GP at Hand is winning plaudits, but what are the long-term costs of this video consultation service?
The National Energy Guarantee faces a crunch test this week. And if the climate wars of the past few decades are any guide, Australian policies more often sink than swim when the waters get choppy.
Social isolation feeds into extremism and terrorism.
Science and art meet on the 'big screen' – turning data into visuals at the Lovell Telescope, Jodrell Bank.
As the workforce ages, it's important to celebrate age diversity. We challenge five myths about older workers.
Los medios sociales son una gran herramienta para los activistas que hacen campañas por la justicia social. Pero si no se usan con precaución y 'paciencia estratégica' pueden volverse en contra.
This weekend sees a major youth climate rally in Washington DC. But do young people really hold the key to overcoming climate inaction, or are we wrong to put our faith in their ability to drive change?
Social media is a great tool for activists campaigning for social justice. But if it is not used with caution it can end up working against them.
A team of astronomers captured the moment when a wayward star was pulled into the mouth of a supermassive black hole.
The Russian people need to show the world a different side to the scandal-struck country when the World Cup kicks off.
Automation could transform our working world. Here's what we can do to ensure it is a more gender equal one.
International student recruitment needs to be overhauled if the UK is to keep a foothold in an increasingly competitive market.
There are more than a thousand chief happiness officers on LinkedIn but their roles differ wildly.
Avec le succès grandissant du régime végétarien, l’industrie de la viande est sur la défensive. La « saucisse végétarienne » est désormais dans la ligne de mire !
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Dr of International Development; Global Development Institute, University of Manchester
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Professor of Sociology, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Manchester
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Manchester
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Honorary Senior Knowledge Exchange Fellow, University of Manchester
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PhD Candidate, Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester
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GP and In-Practice Fellow, University of Manchester
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Reader in Astrophysics, University of Manchester
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Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, University of Manchester
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Research scientist & Head of Science Operations and Support, e-MERLIN/VLBI National Radio Astronomy Facility, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Lincoln Theological Institute, University of Manchester
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Assistant Professor, Software, Design, Social Activism, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, University of Manchester
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Senior Language Tutor, University Language Centre, University of Manchester
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow, University of Manchester
