
Policy@Manchester
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Influencers and shapers of public policy, based at @officialuom. Follow for robust insight, expertise and highlights from (arguably) the UK's biggest thinktank.
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๐ญ Need some weekend reading? ๐ Our policy article series features over 1,000 pieces from researchers The University of Manchester ๐ We draw on world-leading research from UoM Humanities, UoM Science and Engineering & UoM Biology, Medicine and Health to provide insight & policy recommendations Find out more ๐ blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk


๐ญ Cleaning the air of chemicals such as phenanthrene could have a direct impact on our health. โค๏ธ In this article from #HealthyHearts, Professor Holly Shiels outlines the impact of pollutants on cardiovascular health. ๐ฑ๏ธ Read the article here: โฆlicyatmanchester.shorthandstories.com/healthy-heartsโฆ




โ How can we ensure access to ultrafast broadband is equal? ๐ถ In this #OnInfrastructure article, Professor Cecilia Wong and Helen Zheng discuss the spatial divide in broadband coverage, accessibility and speed across the UK. ๐ Read the article: ow.ly/UBV550VbGSw


๐ญ Need some weekend reading? ๐ Our policy article series features over 1,000 pieces from researchers The University of Manchester ๐ We draw on world-leading research from UoM Humanities, UoM Science and Engineering & UoM Biology, Medicine and Health to provide insight & policy recommendations Find out more ๐ blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk





๐ In this article, Marianne Sensier, Dr Kate Penney and Michael Francis from The Productivity Institute explain how the government and metro mayors can drive productivity growth and living standards in their regions. Read the article: ow.ly/hg7H50VSkqF




๐ญ Need some weekend reading? ๐ Our policy article series features over 1,000 pieces from researchers The University of Manchester ๐ We draw on world-leading research from UoM Humanities, UoM Science and Engineering & UoM Biology, Medicine and Health to provide insight & policy recommendations Find out more ๐ blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk



What are some of the key policy and legislative initiatives the UK government can lead on to facilitate best practice? ๐ Read Dr Afshan Iqbal's published evidence here: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidencโฆ ๐ Read Afshan's article based on this submission here: blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/04/โฆ



Come to our next GM policy hub seminar on climate change targets โฐ ๐ University of Manchester campus ๐ Wednesday, 11 June ๐ 1:00-2:30pm, registration and light lunch from 12:30pm. Sign up by emailing [email protected] or visit our website: policy.manchester.ac.uk/gm-policy-hub/โฆ


๐ผ Where do workers' rights sit in the mission to tackle economic inactivity? ๐ In this article, academics from Work & Equalities Institute discuss the impact of proposed reforms in the Employment Rights Bill and whether they go far enough. ๐ Read the article: blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/03/โฆ

