The University of Manchester celebrates making a difference
The University of Manchester’s annual Making a Difference Awards took place on Wednesday 11 May in the University’s Whitworth Hall.CultureEducationEnergyLiving
View ArticleContent is King… and Queen and Jack and all the Aces
An opinion piece by Dr Jessica Symons, University of Salford, drawing insight from attendance at a Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar: Creative industries in England - regional growth, funding...
View ArticlePrimary pupils connect with their history
Raichael Lock of MEEN on their HLF project with two local schools exploring industrial heritage and the local environment.EducationGreen & blue spacesNatureSociety
View ArticleOpportunity for all? We have a plan for Greater Manchester
We forecast 200,000 new jobs for the people of Greater Manchester in the next two decades and we need a spatial plan that meets that level of ambition.EconomyEducationLiving
View ArticleThe Complete Beginners Guide to ‘Forest Schools’
Over the last decade, the term ‘Forest School’ has likely popped up in a conversation you’ve been involved in. Whether you're vaguely aware of what Forest Schools are, or don't have a clue, this...
View ArticleVolunteers and organisations come together for 24 hour wildlife survey
The recording of wildlife was led by Greater Manchester Ecology Unit and supported by the Natural Course project.By understanding the ecology of the land The Woodland Trust can implement informed...
View ArticleFree event – Addressing the Meat Problem: What Role for the Social Sciences?
A workshop organised as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences will showcase current research and develop dialog with stakeholders on the topic of meat consumption, non-meat consumption and...
View ArticleInvesting in a greener Greater Manchester
As part of the Mayor's upcoming Green Summit, a recently held 'listening event' for the business community found that Greater Manchester has the potential to be the UK’s leading green city region....
View ArticleAs food-banking grows, who benefits? A critical dialogue between America and...
Following a discussion event around food policy held in Ancoats last November, and in the run-up to Manchester’s Green Summit, Charlotte Spring outlines key arguments from two influential researchers...
View ArticleGood Food Greater Manchester: Oldham School Catering
For the last 3 years, Oldham School Catering has achieved Gold Standard - providing 16,500 meals, five days a week, to 86 primary and special schools at a cost of just 65 pence per...
View ArticleGreen Summit heralds bold green future for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has set out its ambitions to become one of the leading green city-regions in the UK and Europe, at its inaugural Green Summit held today (Wednesday 21...
View ArticleBBC's 'Talking to Children about Climate Change' Session
A busy lunchtime panel session on climate change held as part of the BBC’s Sustainability Season to inform and empower the next generation.EducationGreen & blue spacesLivingNatureSociety
View ArticleCity of Trees and the RSPB welcome the dawn chorus with the Hallé orchestra
City of Trees, the charity planting 3 million trees across Greater Manchester, worked in partnership with the RSPB and The Hallé this spring to celebrate International Dawn Chorus...
View ArticleGreater Manchester Produces First City Region-Wide Ecosystem Services...
The first city region-wide Ecosystem Services Opportunity Mapping Tool was launched as part of the Mayors Green Summit in March and provides a valuable resource for funders, policy-makers, project...
View Article7 Ways to Keep in Touch With Climate Activism
We’re back for our second round-up of the best environmental podcasts, shows and accounts to follow if you’re a young climate activist! EducationGreen & blue spacesNatureSociety
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