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Academic recognised as one of the world's most cited scholars

Frank Geels, Professor of System Innovation and Sustainability, came 129th in an analysis of the world's top-cited scholars by Stanford Meta-Research Centre.
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Professor Gary Younge to deliver public lecture on US election

Gary Younge, award-winning journalist and Professor of Sociology at Manchester, will deliver the live-streamed lecture on Thursday, 19 November.
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Manchester secures £1.5 million funding to revolutionise plastic waste streams

The ‘one bin to rule them all’ project aims to simplify plastic recycling for consumers so that more usable recycled plastics can be fed back into a circular economy.
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International Universities Climate Alliance urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions

The alliance’s first declaration implores world leaders to use the post-COVID recovery to implement measures to counteract climate change.

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Professor David Olusoga to interview Barack Obama

In an exclusive UK interview, the former President of the United States will speak to Manchester’s Professor of Public History about his country and political career.
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Inquiry into circumstances around fencing at halls of residence

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell apologises again for the concern and distress caused and has commissioned an inquiry into these events.
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Donations fund research into impact of COVID-19 on hearing

Thanks to donor support, Manchester experts are able to conduct an investigation into the long-term impact of COVID-19 on hearing.
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Partnership with Emeritus on business tech education

Alliance Manchester Business School has partnered with a leading online education provider to deliver short courses for the digital workplace.

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