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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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The Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2021

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Now into its eighth year, the Eli and Britt Harari Enterprise Award competition, in association with Professor Sir Andre Geim, is now open to all students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates of The University of Manchester.

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Enterprise
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A showcase of social enterprise talent

Friday, February 5, 2021

Three new social enterprise ventures that had recently participated in the Aspect Student Accelerator Programme, supported by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, featured in a national showcase event.

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Enterprise
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Helping people and the planet as an entrepreneur

Friday, January 29, 2021

Lorraine Wolter is an MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship graduate and the Founder of sustainable clothing start-up, Light and Air. Here she talks about her experiences of studying in Manchester and the opportunities available to her as a budding entrepreneur.

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Enterprise, Masters
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A major boost to the promotion of entrepreneurship at the University

Friday, January 15, 2021

A landmark memorandum of understanding has been signed between The University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) and the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at Alliance Manchester Business School.

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Enterprise, School
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Winners announced for Bright Ideas 2020 student ideas competition

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Ten students with bright ideas received prize money to take the first steps in exploring their own business.

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Enterprise, Masters, School
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