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School Mentoring Scheme 2013 - seeking mentors

The University is about to embark upon the next stage of its programme of work with a local secondary school – this year, Gorton Education Village.

In recent years the Human Resources Directorate, STARS and the Directorate of Estates have each been involved in a programme of work with local students ranging from making films charting more…

Help students from Manchester Academy Prepare for the world of work

Volunteers from a range of job roles and backgrounds are needed to contribute to University/Academy initiative.

The University is about to embark upon the second stage of its programme of work with Manchester Academy. In recent years the Human Resources Directorate, STARS and the Directorate of Estates have each been involved in a programme of more…

The Times Cheltenham Science Festival 7-12 June - call for volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help out at The Times Cheltenham Science Festival 7-12 June. It is a six day festival that brings a wide range of scientific topics to the public in an engaging way.

In the past we have had volunteers from different science centres across the UK and they have found the more…

Thought For Food - Call for participants (closes 9 March 2011)

Today one billion people will go hungry. And today one billion people will over-consume. The world’s food system is failing. Food issues make headline news across the globe. And mankind faces its biggest challenge to date.

In the first initiative of its kind, Thought For Food will challenge 60 students at 12 of Europe’s leading more…

Community Service & Volunteer of the Year Awards 2011 - call for nominations

Have you set up community project? Are you a school governor? Do you help out at your local hospital? Do you visit older people who live alone? Do you help deprived teenagers get involved in sport?

Many students, staff and alumni give their personal time and energy helping disadvantaged groups in the community locally, nationally and more…

Manchester Leadership Programme for Researchers 2010

Applications for this exciting and challenging programme are now open for Manchester Doctoral Researchers. Only 35 places are available. Applications close on Friday 5 March 2010.

What is MLP for Researchers?

The MLP for Researcher will broaden and develop your skills and experience whilst creating tangible real-world outcomes that will directly benefit the local community. The programme more…