Take part in the open research survey Help us better understand qualitive research skills and knowledge at The University of Manchester and improve supportive services (14 Jul 2022)
Request for MBA Project Participants A Global MBA Live Business Project group is supporting an Ed-Tech start-up who is developing an artificial intelligence teacher's assistant which is designed to improve the student experience, well-being and support teacher development. (10 Mar 2022)
‘Ask Me Anything’ promotes mental health research Two researchers from the School of Health Sciences have taken part in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) feature on the Reddit website that reached almost eight million people. (18 May 2017)
Active gaming is good for your brain Dr Emma Stanmore, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, and Joseph Firth, a PhD student in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health, have found that video games that involve physical activity significantly boost our brain health as we get older. (18 May 2017)
60 seconds with… Our 60 second profile this week features Arpana Verma, Head of the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care in the School of Health Sciences. (18 May 2017)
PGT showcase success Over 60 BSc Psychology students have attended the Division of Psychology and Mental Health PGT Showcase to hear about PGT courses and how to write MSc applications. (17 May 2017)
Health psychology and Manchester: What is happening and how can it help you? Members of the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology (MCHP) have organised “Health psychology and Manchester” to introduce health psychology to attendees with a view to increasing understanding of health-related behaviour and helping people to live healthier lives in the context of Manchester. (09 May 2017)
Faculty welcome senior Chinese hospital leaders Senior Chinese hospital leaders have visited the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health to learn about mental health provision, policy and practice in the UK and our research activity at the University. (05 May 2017)
HEA Fellowship Success Staff from across the Faculty have been successful in achieving Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships at Senior, Associate or Fellow level via the latest round of the Leadership in Education Awards Programme. (05 May 2017)
Right-dose medication could save NHS millions and improve patient care Amin Rostami, Professor of Systems Pharmacology in the Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, has led 21 of the world’s leading pharmacologists to urge drugs companies and governments to help change the way that medication is dosed by signing up to a ‘roadmap for change’. (05 May 2017)
Pharmacy in Primary Schools 2017 Manchester Pharmacy School recently hosted 31 year 5 pupils from Woodheys Primary School for the final instalment of this years’ Pharmacy in Primary Schools (PIPS) programme. (26 Apr 2017)
European grant will improve Arthritis and Cancer drug safety The University is part of a new consortium that will develop new CT and MRI scan techniques and biomarkers to look at the accumulation of compounds in the body caused by drugs and the harm they may cause – potentially improving patients’ safety and the development of new treatments. (21 Apr 2017)
Falls now commonest type of major trauma, report reveals The first national report on major injury in older people has been released by the University’s Trauma Audit & Research Network (TARN), showing that falls from a standing height are now the most common cause of major trauma. (21 Apr 2017)
Psychologist puts positive spin on fear of spiders New research by Dr Warren Mansell in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health could give new hope to people who are scared of spiders. (21 Apr 2017)
New funding will help to identify Osteoporosis fractures A team from the School of Health Sciences has been awarded £867,000 by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Invention for Innovation programme to develop a novel software system that will identify vertebral (spine) fractures, a sign of osteoporosis. (21 Apr 2017)
Research into Multiple Sclerosis is highly commended Dr Abigail Methley has received a Highly Commended award from the 2016 Emerald/European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards in the Healthcare Management category for her research, ‘Health care services for multiple sclerosis: The experiences of people with multiple sclerosis and health care professionals’. (21 Apr 2017)
Study reveals advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients People living with rheumatoid arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which are probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of the disease, according to new research in the Faculty. (21 Apr 2017)
New PhD Studentships announced from Health Education England The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health are pleased to announce that Health Education England have recently agreed to fully fund a three year PhD studentship in peer-education entitled “Engaging Healthcare Students in Promoting Health in High School Communities”. (13 Apr 2017)
New study reveals huge contribution of carers of terminally ill A landmark new study produced by staff in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work in partnership with universities in Newcastle and Groningen has revealed that family carers of people with cancer are providing care well beyond the safe working hours recommended to preserve their health and well-being. (06 Apr 2017)
HEA fellowship success Staff from across the Faculty have been successful in achieving Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships at Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow level through the latest round of the Leadership in Education Awards Programme. (06 Apr 2017)
MRC Skills Fellowship Award Caroline Lea-Carnall from the Division of Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology has been awarded a Medical Research Council (MRC) Skills Development Fellowship. (03 Apr 2017)
Head of SHS update This month Kay updates us on the School Board, recent accreditation visits from the British Psychological Society, Health Care and Professions Council and the General Optical Council as well as International Women’s Day. (31 Mar 2017)
SHS photography competition Staff are invited to take part in the SHS photography competition – an opportunity to display, what health sciences means to you, across our School buildings. (31 Mar 2017)
