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Our Faculty of Life Sciences has a global reputation for research. Recognised as an international site of excellence in terms of research power and importance, and named in the top three UK Biology groupings in the 2008 RAE, we use cross-disciplinary approaches to address major biological problems of global significance.

See our Recruitment page for more reasons to join our Faculty.

Prof Mike White

A staff perspective...

Mike White - Professor of Systems Biology

“I wanted to find a University committed to the science I do, and to establish new collaborations and research directions. Manchester was ideal...”

Read more from Mike on our Recruitment page.

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Athena SWAN Silver Award

This award recognises the Faculty’s hard work and achievement in providing positive support for women working in science, engineering and technology (SET) at key career transition points.

Athena SWAN Awards on the WiLS website

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Disability Two Ticks

The University have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people.

Disabled applicants

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Research Brochure

An updated Research Brochure is now available.

Podcast

Podcasts

NEW! Episode nine of our fortnightly podcasts is now available.

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Research Challenges

Read about the four major Research Challenges being addressed by our Faculty.

Independent Research Fellows Call

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We offer an exciting new fellowship scheme. For more information, visit:

This year, three of the four nationally awarded BBSRC David Phillips Fellowships went to scientists in the Faculty of Life Sciences.

Joint PhD programme with Singapore A*STAR Research Institutes

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PhD opportunities in first class research environments, split between Manchester and Singapore, available from September 2012.

Joint PhD programme with Singapore A*STAR Research Institutes

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  • 1950's town plans for Manchester discovered by University of Manchester researchers:http://t.co/HRgbvgiR
  • Big Saturday Event - this week at Manchester Museum, most activities are free! http://t.co/DlJ5Tcrg