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Coronavirus update

The safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors is our highest priority. To help keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have moved teaching online, closed non-essential facilities and cancelled or postponed on-campus events. For the latest updates, visit our coronavirus information page.

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Responding to the 
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Our people are working together to contribute to the response to COVID-19.

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ID Manchester partner selection progresses to final stage

The University has selected the four highest-scoring bids to deliver its new innovation district.
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Urban parks can be a lifeline if we respect lockdown rules

Ian Mell, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning explores the benefits of green spaces and how to use them in social distancing.

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Supporting youth mental health during COVID-19

Use online support networks to provide continuity and improve wellbeing during school closures, says Manchester academic.
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Seven rules for working from home

Sir Cary Cooper, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, shares his top tips for working from home.
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Experts question coronavirus policy based on age

Manchester experts have joined the British Society of Gerontology in calling for a policy that doesn't differentiate the population by age.
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Protecting homeworkers from cybercrime

Manchester experts explain the steps we can take to guard against cybercrime while working from home.
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Learning science at home with Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is sharing learning resources to keep people engaged and inspired with science while their public facilities are closed.

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Social impact of pandemics on the public

Dr Elisa Pieri shares her view on the impact our response to public health emergencies has on the welfare of civilians.
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Five years of the National Graphene Institute (NGI)

Since 2015, the NGI has set the ball rolling in the advancement of graphene and other two-dimensional materials.

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