
FBMH Student Recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Peer Support
Rhianna Patel, Station Manager of Fuse FM, has been awarded second place in the "Students Supporting Other Students" category at the University of Manchester’s Volunteer of the Year Awards, recognising her remarkable impact across the student radio and wider...

6R Champions go bananas and offer mindful moment with Stationery Amnesty
Answering a call from Furniture4reuse, staff ES champions Beth Taylor and Linsey Nelson organised the Stopford stationery amnesty in April and May 2025. They booked a room, requested two cages for A4 box files, ring binders and lever arch files (no longer wanted at...

Greener Microbiology Labs making an impact with Green SOPs
Blog by Dr. Isobel Taylor-HearnIn the race for scientific discovery, the environmental cost of research is often overlooked. Labs worldwide rely heavily on single-use plastics and follow legacy practices, prioritising convenience over sustainability. Yet, as the...
Social Responsibility SharePoint Site Now Live
A one-stop hub for resources, guidance, and engagement opportunities is now live ...The Faculty Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Team is excited to announce the launch of its new Social Responsibility (SR) SharePoint site, now live and available for all...

Making a Difference Awards 2025 winner: The RADicA study
A new study led by University of Manchester researchers has contributed to significant strides in asthma diagnosis. The Rapid Access Diagnostics in Asthma (RADicA) research clinic aims to identify the most effective combination of breathing tests to confirm whether...

Progress with the Environmental Sustainability agenda in FBMH: June 2025 update
Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, FBMH Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability. Welcome to the 6th edition of the FBMH Environmental Sustainability (ES) Good Newsletter. It is packed full of inspiring news. The University is progressing well with its ES agenda, and we...

Global Bridges in Oral Health: Manchester-Led Initiatives Drive Change in Sri Lanka
In a powerful demonstration of global partnership and post-conflict renewal, The University of Manchester (UoM), in collaboration with the Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), has marked a major milestone in its Global South engagement strategy through a suite of...

Celebrating Environment Sustainability at the Making a Difference Awards
The University recently hosted its annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony, celebrating the inspiring social responsibility achievements made by staff, students, alumni and external partners. Among the winners and highly commended entries were several projects...

Artificial grass is not as green as it might seem
Written by Anna Thompson, undergraduate student in Biology. Artificial grass – it’s probably not something you have given much thought to. However, it has risen in popularity in sports settings over the last 20 years, and homeowners are increasingly choosing to...

Volunteers and Peer Support Stars Shine Bright at 2025 Awards
This week, the University proudly celebrated the incredible contributions of our student volunteers and Peer Support community at two vibrant ceremonies held in the Whitworth Hall on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May. The 2025 Volunteer of the Year Awards and Peer...