PPIE Award Winner 2024: STAND Indonesia
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...
Exploring Wellbeing Through Nature at the Universally Manchester Festival
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...
FBMH Environmental Sustainability Showcase 2025: Meet the Speakers
On Monday 30th June, we’ll be hosting our third annual Environmental Sustainability (ES) Showcase. A celebration of the ES work taking place across the University, we’ll hear from a range of fantastic speakers and activity leads. We have a lot to celebrate this year,...
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...