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Get Ready for the First FBMH Social Responsibility Conference: Thriving Through Change
We are excited to announce the first-ever FBMH Social Responsibility Conference which will take place on Wednesday 8th October. This brand-new event will bring together staff, postgraduate researchers and community partners for a day of sharing ideas, sparking collaboration and discussions around putting social responsibility into action.
VoiceIn: A new way to engage for researchers and public contributors
A new national initiative led by The University of Manchester offers an exciting opportunity to enhance patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) for both researchers and public contributors.
Dr Margaret McCartney announced as 2025 Doubleday Award recipient
The Doubleday Centre for Patient Experience has announced that prominent Glasgow based general practitioner and Senior Clinical Lecturer, Dr Margaret McCartney, will be the recipient of the 2025 National Doubleday Award.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Academic Promotions 2024/25
More than 70 academic colleagues from across FBMH have been successful in this year’s promotions round, recently announced by the Faculty’s Promotions Committee.
Moving Forwards at the FBMH PPIE Celebration Event 2025
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health recognised the brilliant work taking place in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) at its annual PPIE Celebration event on 10th July.
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme awarded to Professor Ang Davies
Professor Ang Davies was part of the 2025 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) cohort who were celebrated and recognised for their outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in UK higher education.
2025 MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chairs announced
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Promotions Committee has named 16 new Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) Honorary Clinical Chairs for 2025.
Diversifying Leadership Secondments (2025/26)
Diversifying Leadership Secondments have been created for academic and PS staff to lead on important projects for FBMH, developing leadership skills with senior mentorship and guidance, and expanding networks across Faculty/University.
Medical Education programme recognised with Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
Congratulations to our PGCert Medical and Health Education Programme Team, led by Team Leader Dianne Burns and Deputy Team Leader Bipasha Choudhury who have been awarded the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE.
“I see higher education as a beacon of hope”
As we welcome Dr Julia Schoonover, as our new Professional Services lead for EDI, she explains why she so passionate about inclusion in research and at work.