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Advice and opinion
Read the latest advice from our experts on life during lockdown.
Rethinking urban futures with the next generation
Dr Deborah Ralls suggests that children and young people need to be key stakeholders in core urban decision-making processes.
What we know about reinfection
Sheena Cruickshank provides expert comment on what we know so far about coronavirus reinfection.
Inflammation and COVID
Sheena Cruickshank discusses how inflammation is a key factor that explains vulnerability to severe COVID.
Mental health during the pandemic
Experts discuss how young people, women, and those with small children saw their mental health worsen most during the pandemic.
Do we need a coronavirus day of mourning?
Meghan Tinsley discusses why it’s vital to come together to deal with what we have lost.
On Net Zero
In a new publication, Manchester academics make recommendations for a greener future post-COVID-19.
COVID-19 and urban mobility
Experts reflect on how different areas have responded to the lockdown, and discuss key considerations that will shape post-pandemic transport.
Building back a 'gender balanced better'
Prof Francesca Gains discusses the need to consider gender equality when making decisions on how to build back better.
Coronavirus and the voluntary sector
Experts discuss the challenges the sector is facing and suggest an alternative approach to providing support.
Furlough and fraud during COVID-19
Experts examine how the government can improve its data to better protect public funds from fraudulent manipulation.
Underlying conditions are 'pandemics'
Experts discuss tackling underlying conditions by combining public policy reform with community change and technology.
Can shipping emissions be kept 'in check' post-COVID?
Simon Bullock looks at what needs to be done in order to keep shipping emissions below the 1.5 degrees Paris Climate Agreement.
What shape should planning take post-crisis?
Experts outline how current relaxed planning regulations risk creating near-inhospitable environments for some in lockdown.
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Health app launched to support older people in lockdown
The app developed at Manchester provides strength and balance exercises to maintain physical wellbeing during isolation.
Inequalities at the heart of COVID-19
Experts map existing inequalities onto disease exposure, susceptibility, severity, and treatment.
Isolation wellbeing guide for older people
The 'Keeping Well at Home' guide is for those who are unable to go outside, or have limited access to online resources.
Protecting homeworkers from cyber crime
Manchester experts explain the steps we can take to guard against cyber crime while working from home.
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The seven rules of home working
Sir Cary Cooper, expert in organisational psychology and health, shares his tips for working from home.
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