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Celebrating 200 years of learning with professional development opportunities

Monday, April 29, 2024

As we celebrate two centuries of learning, research, innovation, societal impact, and academic excellence as part of the University of Manchester’s bicentenary, we reflect on the positive impact professional development provides, and the catalyst it creates for career advancement and personal growth. >>

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Responses to climate change gaining real traction, says leading AMBS academic

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The ball has “finally started rolling” and businesses are beginning to confront the huge challenges posed by climate change, says a leading AMBS academic in the field of sustainability. >>

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Manchester eyewear company Specscart named on prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Specscart founder, Sid Sethi, who won a Masood Entrepreneurship Centre Venture Further Award and is a University of Manchester alumnus, has been listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list for disrupting the UK eyewear industry. >>

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AMBS academics among top global business and management scientists

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

A number of AMBS academics feature prominently in a global ranking of the best business and management scientists. >>

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Renowned experts appointed as Honorary Professors on Productivity by Alliance MBS and The Productivity Institute

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at The University of Manchester is proud to announce the appointment of three new Honorary Professors to support the University’s research and engagement activities on productivity, innovation, business performance and economic growth. >>

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North West citizens’ views help Bank of England understand impact of uncertainty

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Bank of England established Citizens' Panels across the UK - including a North West panel Chaired by Alliance Manchester Business School’s Head Professor Fiona Devine CBE - to hear directly from citizens about their experiences of life in the economy.

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Covid-19, School
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Ethnography for business from Code-Switch Social Anthropologists

Monday, May 18, 2020

Code-Switch combines in-depth subject matter knowledge, robust research methods and expert analysis with best practice project management and engagement to break down barriers in research culture and language.

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Enterprise
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5 top tips for staying productive while studying at home

Friday, May 15, 2020

Students are often used to studying from home, but many will prefer dedicating their study time to the University Library or Alan Gilbert Learning Commons. Following the move to online teaching after the University of Manchester campus closed in March, postgraduate and undergraduate students alike are having to adapt to setting up their own home ‘libraries’.

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Masters
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Support schemes under microscope

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Jill Rubery looks at whether UK government support for workers in the wake of the crisis is as generous as it sounds.

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Covid-19, Expert commentary, Research, Work and Equalities
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