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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Julian Williams. Julian was a Professor of Education at Manchester Institute of Education in the School of Environment, Education and Development at The University of …

A trailblazing new report, Business vs. Loneliness, published by the Economics of Mutuality Alliance and The University of Manchester, has urged companies to take a leading role in addressing one of the most pressing yet overlooked challenges of our …

A new report from #BeeWell, which has surveyed 130,000 young people since 2021, has highlighted the experiences of pupils in mainstream schools with Special Educational Needs (SEN). While there were some positive findings, the study found that …

#BeeWell and the Youth Sports Trust are calling on the government to implement a national wellbeing measurement programme to address the needs of children and young people, after polling found that most parents, guardians and carers …

New findings from the latest #BeeWell survey have highlighted the importance of ensuring every young person has access to everyday support in their wider community. This supports the broader Live Well commitment which seeks to tackle …

New research published in BMC Women's Health has shed light on adolescent girls’ own views on why their demographic is experiencing increasing rates of low mood and anxiety. 

An intervention that helps students normalise their everyday emotions is the ‘most promising’ of several approaches for supporting mental health, according to results from one of the world’s largest school-based mental health trials in which The …

A new study by researchers at The University of Manchester, using data from the #BeeWell survey, has found that sleep plays a crucial role in the mental wellbeing of adolescent girls. 

A new research project has been launched which will lay the groundwork for future studies into the impact on children of smartphone and social media use.

A major new study by experts from The University of Manchester has found that bullying has a significant negative impact on the mental health of teenagers - particularly for boys - and has highlighted the need for more effective prevention …

The British Educational ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Association (BERA) is a leading authority on educational research. Their annual Public Engagement and Impact Award celebrates a team of researchers whose work has had significant impact and has been delivered in …

The China and Higher Education / ChinaHE network’s seventh annual conference, hosted this year by Lingnan University in Hong Kong in November, brought together over 400 scholars and students from around the globe under the theme “Collaboration and …

The University of Manchester is proud to announce the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative forged by eight international universities to raise the profile of humanities and social sciences across the globe.

A groundbreaking new book has further revealed that English is a global language which comes in multiple varieties, and challenges the idea that there is only one correct way to speak and write English in higher education. 

A new study from The University of Manchester has highlighted a link between social media use, unhealthy lifestyles and wellbeing in young people, with those with the healthiest lifestyles experiencing the highest wellbeing.

Eleven student teachers from The University of Manchester received the Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA) for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) on 20 August 2024. This award was developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust. The scheme, …

The St Helena ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ Institute was officially launched in November 2019. To celebrate its fifth anniversary an online conference will take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024 in collaboration with The University of Manchester. If there is enough …

A leading academic from The University of Manchester has received a major award in recognition of the enormous contribution he has made to educational knowledge, leadership and management throughout his career.

The Labour Party has won the UK general election in a landslide victory, marking the most significant change in government in over 14 years. This transition brings with it a welcome commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people (CYP), …

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at The University of Manchester has once again been recognised as a high-quality route for diverse and committed primary and secondary teachers joining the profession.  Ofsted carried out an inspection in …

The second TEPL annual conference was held on Thursday, 13 June at The University of Manchester. The event facilitated creative collaboration and showcased exceptional research and scholarly activity, with contributions from staff and students from …

Having completed her PGCE Primary Degree at Manchester Institute of Education in 2020, Jessica Moss began teaching but soon became frustrated at being unable to find a suitable planner. Noticing that available planners for teachers were either …

As the European football championships continue in Germany, new research has revealed that ‘sportswashing’ - the practice of using sporting events or teams to improve a country's reputation - is still highly effective, despite increased awareness of …

As politicians in the US, France and other countries begin introducing legislation banning the free use of social media by young people, new research has found that these bans do not address youth mental health problems – and could actually cause …

The University of Manchester's 10th Making a Difference Awards ceremony took place on Thursday 9 May in the University’s Whitworth Hall, and live streamed on YouTube.  The Making a Difference Awards recognise the outstanding achievements …

A new report from Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank has set out a plan for the Government to boost children’s mental health through the education system.

Millions of pounds of wellbeing benefits were delivered to society last year as part of a mental health initiative in schools, according to a new report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE).

In November 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) established the Commission on Social ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓion, which aims to reposition social connection as a genuine global public health and well-being priority and to scale up cost-effective solutions to …

Latest #BeeWell data presents a much-needed good news story for young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Situated in a heritage shopping arcade, The Engine Room is a co-working and co-learning space designed to counter the trend of creatives leaving Southport for employment and opportunities. The venue officially opens its doors with a launch event at …