Dr Kate Cook reflects on the impact of Manchester Metropolitan University's new research initiative on gender research
I am often struck by the diversity of experiences that university students are offered today. Life in our universities has certainly changed since I was 18 years old. It is clear that the job market is at least as competitive for young people now as it was then.
Universities have, however, moved on markedly during that period of time. A far greater proportion of young people have the chance to study for a degree and there is a much clearer link between the workplace and the learning environment for many undergraduates.
In March, I will be heading the new Sylvia Pankhurst Gender Research Centre, a joint venture hosted by a professor from our Business School, Professor Julia Rouse, and myself from Manchester Law School. Undergraduates will be welcome at our launch event, where they can hear Julia talk about the impact of maternity leave on small firms and where I will be paying tribute to Sylvia ...
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