December 2009
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Forum event brings universities to MediaCityUK →
An event held on the 9th December at Salford Quays explored the ways in which universities across the UK can work productively with the MediaCityUK development - home to five BBC departments and the University of Salford from 2011.
Manchester established as International Sporting... →
The World Academy of Sport has brought together International sporting dignitaries to serve on its International Advisory Board (IAB) launched here in Manchester on 4 December.
The Academy’s education headquarters, based at Manchester Business School, has partnered with Manchester City Council and the University of Manchester to host the first IAB meeting at the Town Hall, ensuring that the city...
UK Committee on Climate Change report: Flying... →
Professor David Lee of MMU’s Centre for Air Transport and the Environment (CATE) who was appointed as Expert Adviser to the Committee reveals that business-as-usual projected growth in aviation emissions is not compatible with the UK’s carbon targets, and that more strident efforts must be taken to reduce emissions.