As part of our International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 celebrations, the Faculty was honoured to be joined by the extra-ordinary Professor Olive Mugenda, welcomed by Dr Natalie Gardiner, Dr Beth Micakovic and Professor Adam Danquah. This year’s IWD theme,...
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) is #InspireInclusion, which aims to collaboratively create a world that is more inclusive for women. The campaign aligns with the ethos that when women feel included, there is a sense of “belonging, relevance...
Article by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Maternal and Child Health research focuses on pregnancy and the early years of life to support health across a person’s whole lifecourse. The University of Manchester is working towards improving maternal and...
Article written by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Institutionally recognised as the ‘Oscars of the University’, the annual Making a Difference awards are free to enter and open to all staff, students, alumni and external partners across the...
Article by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Nazir Afzal OBE stunned the audience with his heartfelt and passion filled words on International Women’s Day when he joined Professor Rachel Cowan, Dr Natalie Gardiner and Dr Beth Micakovic at the Flagship...
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternBoth Black and South Asian women have poorer outcomes than White women during pregnancy and birth, and face an increased risk of mortality for both mothers and infants.Midwives are key...
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Whether discouraged by adults and peers, or historically shunned by organisations such as the FA and FIFA, many women grow up with limited access to football. More recently, the FA’s...
Never OK is a joint campaign by our University, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford, promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated.Our Faculty is supporting the #NeverOK campaign and encourages...
