Our Campus is open! We have updated our facilities and are following strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety.
Congratulations to our academic staff who have been named in this year’s New Year’s Honours Professor Rachel Griffith became a Dame of the British Empire for services to Economic Policy and Education. She is Professor of Economics at the University as well as Research Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). She is a […]
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For most mid-career working professionals considering doing an MBA, advancement within one’s industry is of top priority. But can doing the MBA help in changing careers as well? Answer: yes. An MBA allows for big career pivots because of its versatility. It touches on an array of business disciplines where you will pick up new
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A small number of previously healthy children infected with Covid-19 can have severe neurological complications, according to research by University of Manchester scientists. 38 children from 8 countries, in a study published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, were found to be suffering from brain and/or spinal cord abnormalities. The children, who all had MRI
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The New Era of Digital Banking in Singapore On 4th December 2020, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the award of Singapore’s first two Digital Full Bank licenses to the Tech giants Sea and Grab-Singtel consortium. This long-awaited announcement was originally expected to be released in mid-2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Banking everywhere, but never at a bank: The rise of Virtual Banks Read More »
NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and The University of Manchester are leading research to develop new face masks/coverings to tackle communication problems associated with their use. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of face masks/coverings (unless exempt) are now mandatory on public transport, in shops, hospitals and other situations in the UK. However,
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On 10th December 2020, we at the South East Asia Centre were delighted to host an informal and intimate gathering for new and returning Global MBA students at the centre premises, the first of our face-to-face events to come as restrictions begin to ease. The small gathering was intended to provide students with a conducive
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Covid-19 has interrupted the wave of FinTech (financial technology) that has been disrupting banking and financial services in recent times. However, investors are now more cautious and there has been a flight to the safe havens of cash/gold, with around 40% of FinTechs delaying fund raising rounds. They should be able to find investors when
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Considering a career in finance? Planning to level up in your current role? Looking to expand your knowledge in the field of finance & management? Our newly-launched MSc Financial Management is the right course for you. Developed and delivered by industry experts and highly experienced academics at The University of Manchester, our part-time MSc Financial
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If we are ever to return to some semblance of normality, then the world’s population needs to be immune to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But with so many different vaccines in production, questions are undoubtedly going to be raised, such as can I still have a vaccine if I have been involved in
Following our previous successful collaboration with HCSA Dayspring SPIN, the Manchester Worldwide South East Asia Centre teamed up with HCSA Dayspring SPIN under the HCSA Community Services programme again on two more exciting occasions. With the kind assistance of our enthusiastic student volunteer, we delivered a virtual storytelling session to the children of the HCSA members on 28
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