Collaborative projects
Interdisciplinary collaborations, cross-sector partnerships and pioneering discoveries benefit the environment, the economy, health, wellbeing and culture on a local, national and international scale.
Projects
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UoM online Sustainable Development Goals exercise
Try placing each of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into three categories: profit, people or planet in our online SDGs exercise.
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Colonies on Mars and sustainable construction with human blood proteins
Join Material Scientist Aled Roberts as he explores the use of constituents of the human body as valuable resources.
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The Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub
The University's Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub works with businesses looking to be more sustainable in their use of plastics.
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The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure Cities and Energy
A world-class postdoctoral development programme that leverages the capability of 18 leading research-intensive UK universities.
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UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities
UKCRIC is an integrated research capability with an ambition to underpin the renewal, sustainment and improvement of infrastructure and cities in the UK and elsewhere.
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How do we secure global net zero?
Our researchers are working with governments, businesses and communities to drive urgent reductions in carbon emissions.
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How can we protect our communities and natural habitats?
Our experts are at the forefront of change, developing the solutions to help protect the communities and natural habitats most vulnerable to climate change.
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How can we turn ambition into reality?
Manchester research is pioneering, interdisciplinary and – crucially – collaborative. Through our cross-sector partnerships, we catalyse change.
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Decarbonising transport and industry
In collaboration with The University of Manchester, researchers at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change worked alongside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and a team of modellers at the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency to devise ways to reduce carbon emissions in the transport and industry sectors.
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Thermocill
How can a heat-saving system cut both CO2 emission and family bills? Entrepreneur Keith Rimmer worked with The University of Manchester to create a device that could lead to a reduction of around 150kg CO2 emission for a 3-bed semi, and deliver an estimated energy saving of 8% — equivalent to £93 saving on annual fuel bills.
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Changing industry practices to achieve net zero
How can we change industry practices to achieve net zero? If the UK follows current climate policies, greenhouse gas emissions will fall short of the 2050 net zero target. Experts at The University of Manchester are demonstrating how strategies to reduce the demand for materials and products, without jeopardising people's quality of life, needs to form a key part of the climate solution.
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Concretene
How can we make concrete greener (and cheaper)? Global production of cement — the 'glue' that holds concrete together — accounts for 8% of the world's CO2 production. Adding tiny amounts of graphene to concrete dramatically increases its strength — meaning much less material is needed, and CO2 emissions are significantly cut.
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Zombie batteries
Exploding or zombie batteries can cause injury and disruption during the recycling of discarded electronics. Experts at The University of Manchester have used artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to develop a vision-based device to scan electrical junk and detect problem batteries - even in the most damaged equipment.
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Reducing waste at festivals
Every year millions of festivalgoers across the globe gather to enjoy live music. But once the party is over, they often leave a large ecological footprint behind. Seeking a greener way forward, researchers at The University of Manchester helped Glastonbury Festival reduce waste via education and behavioural change initiatives.
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Energy poverty
How can we highlight the growing issue of energy poverty in the private rented sector and offer solutions to help address it for those affected? The University of Manchester's development of the Energy Poverty Dashboard is bringing to light essential data that will help inform future energy policies across Europe.
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Social justice
How can we make climate adaptation more socially just? Decisions on how to adapt to the impact of extreme weather events caused by climate change, such as flooding and heat waves, often rely on understanding only physical factors. Research from The University of Manchester has highlighted how we can support socially-vulnerable and climate-disadvantaged communities.
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Nature restoration
How do we mobilise community action for nature restoration? Local communities play a key role in nature restoration efforts. Manchester experts are using their expertise to help build and maintain strong community and stakeholder engagement in restoring post-industrial landscapes.
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Restoring peatlands
The upland peatlands of the UK have been severely eroded because of industrial pollution, overgrazing, drainage and other human actions. Research from The University of Manchester is helping to understand how they can be restored to assist the fight against climate change, and how long it will take to see results.
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Flood risk
How can we protect UK rural communities at risk of flooding? As global temperatures rise, extreme rainfall and flash flooding are set to increase, putting more homes and livelihoods at risk. With rural communities near steep upland streams and rivers particularly vulnerable, research at The University of Manchester is demonstrating that landscape restoration offers a low-cost way to reduce flood risk.
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Water scarcity
How do we reduce household water demand in a water-scarce future? As temperatures rise and weather patterns become more extreme, water availability is becoming less reliable. Research from The University of Manchester is helping the UK government and water sector create new approaches for understanding current and future water demand – helping us adapt to a water-scarce future.
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