Hear Me! is an exhibition presenting invisible impact of hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness. Through powerful personal stories, poetry, photography, and ink drawings, we bring to life the invisible challenges faced by many. This unique experience invites you to...
Title: Safe and Sound: How loud is too loud? PI: Sam Couth (PCHN) The World Health Organisation estimates that over one billion people worldwide are at risk of permanently damaging their hearing due to unsafe listening practices, such as attendance at loud concerts...
Dr Ellen Poliakoff gave a first talk in our School of Health Sciences (SHS) seminar series, which serves as a platform to promote integration of our social responsibility, equality, diversity and inclusion in our research and teaching endeavors. During her session,...
Join us for online SHS SR & EDI Seminar Series every last day of the month 1-2pm. Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/6771886797 31st October 2023 Ellen Poliakoff Parkinson’s from inside out: emerging and unexpected benefits of a long-term partnership 30th November 2023...
In May 2023 we launched SR&EDI Dragons’ Den. Colleagues (academic, research and/or professional services) were invited to pitch for investment (up to £5k) in a SR project which will benefit the School, the University and/or the wider community. We encouraged staff...
Seminar 1: In Conversation with… Prof Dawn Edge - Embracing Equity Dawn Edge is Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity at the University of Manchester Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion on ‘race’, religion, and belief. She is the University of...
During March 2022 we have been hosting a series of inspirational weekly lunchtime speakers. The theme of the talks is The Contribution of Women across the Lifespan in the Covid-19 Crisis. The series started with Dr Elaine Dewhurst (University of Manchester) and Dr...
To celebrate International Women’s Day the School of Health Sciences Athena Swan committee have organised a month of celebrations to highlight the contributions of women during the Covid-19 pandemic. We started off with our excellent speaker on 9th March - Dr Pragya...
Following International Women’s Day 2020 (and before the university closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic) Athena SWAN representatives in the School of Medical Sciences and the Women in Medicine Society teamed up to host a panel event focused on career pathways for...
The Women in Medicine Society is a new student society that was set up in September 2019. The aims of the society are to promote the personal and professional development of women in medicine and to also promote improving the health of women in society. We do this...
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