Research Impact at The University of Manchester

Let's Talk Climate: Professors Kevin Anderson and Mat Paterson discuss carbon offsetting and if it's helping or hindering climate action. Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html https://twitter.com/KevinClimate Mat's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/matthew.paterson.html https://twitter.com/Mat

In November 2022 we hosted a live Twitter Spaces event with Kevin Anderson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Mat Paterson, Professor of International Politics to discuss the COP27 conference. Kevin's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/kevin.anderson.html https://twitter.com/KevinClimate Mat's research and Twitter: https://www.research.manch

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of cancer research and patient care. There is an increasing need for investment and training in oncology to combat and overcome some of the delays and challenges exacerbated by coronavirus. Hear first-hand how academics are addressing the challenges caused by the global pandemic in our interactive panel discussion. Over the course of

South Asia’s agriculture is in crisis. The majority of its farmers are facing serious production constraints, making them economically non-viable. Research at The University of Manchester has shown that group farming initiatives could provide a sustainable solution to these problems.

Theatre artists in war zones around the world suffer from a sense of disconnection. Research at The University of Manchester is mobilising, empowering and connecting people living in some of the world’s toughest and most troubled environments.

Globally, the significant role of women in global value chains is under-recognised. Hear Professor Stephanie Barrientos discuss how her work has been helping companies realise and implement gender-equitable strategies to benefit their female workforce. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/equality/global-value-chains-sdg-5/

Poor air quality is an issue for everyone, and aircraft flying daily above our heads contribute to the problem. Hear Dr Paul Williams discuss how he has helped set the standard for today's aviation industry through his research so that our skies are cleaner. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/sustainability/cleaner-skies-sdg-12/

Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in Indonesia, and is an increasing cause of mortality across the Global South. Hear Dr Gindo Tampubolon discuss how he and his team have been helping to extend life expectancy and improve public health with smart technology. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/impact/sdgs/health/cardiovascular-disease-sdg-10/

“Ultimately we want to see a day where we will wake up and know that no child is going to be subject to non-consensual medical interventions; that no child is going to have to live with that burden.” Hear Manchester academic Dr Fae Garland and activist Valentino Vecchietti discuss their work to protect the rights of intersex children.