In December 2025, the University held its Winter Graduation, with thousands of students graduating from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). Alongside their studies, these students have made significant contributions to society through volunteering,...
Category: Teaching and Learning
Roots to Dental: Connecting with the Local Community Through Service Learning
Staff and students from the School of Dentistry celebrated the Roots to Dental programme, an initiative that offers Dentistry students important learning opportunities while also serving the Greater Manchester community. The programme has been delivered in...
The impact of air travel and conferences
Modern day research is characterised by innovation, whether it’s discovering a life-saving treatment, bettering our understanding of global phenomena or investigating sustainable practices, it aims to benefit our lives on a social and environmental scale. However,...
Learning with the Museum of Medicine and Health
Instruments and equipment in the Museum of Medicine and Health have been the focus of several new student interactions this semester. Heritage Officer Stephanie Seville helps provide access to over 200 years of medicine and health history in the Faculty of Biology,...
Celebrating 10 Years of the Making a Difference Awards
Celebrating 10 years of the Making a Difference awards where the inspiring social responsibility achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners are recognised. Our social responsibility activity spans everything from research, teaching, working with...
Bugs ‘n Drugs: An International Student Competition Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
At the University, our students are driven by a shared passion for global change, inspiring innovative and creative endeavours to shape a better future, together. Our student recruitment teams actively collaborate with international partners to attract the best global...
Year 4 Pharmacy: Critical Analysis and Communication Projects on Environmental Sustainability
Blog by Dr Sally Freeman, Division of Pharmacy & Optometry Critical Analysis and Communication (CAC) projects provide 4th year students an opportunity to develop critical analysis skills, as well as developing their communication skills. There are a range of...
Enzymes for Biocatalysis and Biomanufacturing: Greener Routes to Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products
Blog by Dr. Nick Weise PFHEA, Senior Lecturer (Chemistry & Medical Education) Enzymes are biological molecules that are present in all living organisms, from single cell bacteria, to trees, fungi, fish and even humans. In fact, most people will associate them with...
Sustainability in the Medical Curriculum: QEPEPs are going Green!
Blog by Dr Sabia Dayala, Community QPEP Lead, MBChB Programme. Banner Image: Sabia's own photo. Landscape view of Catbells, Lake District, England. For those of us who browse the British Medical Journal (BMJ), you will have spotted that issue 8406 on the 11th November...
Dentists in Primary Schools – Students making a difference
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Greater Manchester has one of the worst rates of child dental decay in the UK, with 1 in 3 children under 5 experiencing dental decay. Additionally, dental extractions are the leading...