Our faculty is home to hundreds of scientists, clinicians, academics and students working to make new discoveries – and make a difference. Here are just some of their stories in their own words.
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Bringing healthcare education into schools
Manchester's pharmacy students have been educating high school pupils on a wide range of public health issues.
How our audiologists are responding to COVID-19
Our researchers are exploring the impacts of the pandemic on audiology and hearing health in the UK.
Manchester pharmacists join the frontline in COVID-19 fight
Some of our pharmacy teaching staff have rejoined the NHS frontline in a bid to tackle COVID-19.
Dental care for refugees and other minority groups
Our student volunteers are providing dental treatment and healthcare advice to people escaping persecution.
Psychosis support at the touch of a button
Empowering people with psychosis using digital technology.
Fishing for clues to how air pollution affects the heart
Using research into fish affected by oil spills to learn about the impact of particulate matter on the human heart.
Building genomic research links with South Africa
Working with Cape Town researchers to use novel genomic technologies that could solve some of Africa's most pressing healthcare challenges.
Educating immigrant communities about parasitic infections
Demystifying scientific language around parasitic infections for non-native English speakers.
Tackling inequalities in mental health
Adapting talking therapy to better help people from African and Caribbean communities.
Preventing stillbirths in Africa
An international research collaboration that is improving care for mothers and babies across sub-Saharan Africa.
Suicide prevention in action
On average there is one death by suicide every two hours in the UK.
A lasting legacy in audiology
How the Ewing Foundation is helping teachers and schools to work more effectively with deaf children.
Crowdsourcing action on antimicrobial resistance
Using public engagement to spread the word about one of the biggest issues facing the world today.
Saving the lives of stroke patients
Health data analytics are transforming stroke care in our region.
The ladies in the van
A unique approach to helping children with permanent hearing loss.
From student to teacher
University can feel like a big place for new students but people like Dr Doron Cohen help to make the big pond feel smaller.
Making a difference through dentistry
Tackling dental health inequalities at home and abroad.
Cancer stories
Explore how Manchester’s expertise is combating cancer in more powerful ways than ever.
Finding a voice
Helping trans and gender non-binary people through speech and language therapy.
Helping children in conflict
Delivering mental health support to children and families in a war zone.
Sneezing for science
Using citizen science to understand seasonal allergies.
CRISPR
Is this the future of genetic research at Manchester?
Patient power
How we’re involving the public in our cancer research.