This website can enhance teaching and learning and provide examples to students who are developing ideas and accruing research expertise.

By democratising learning and providing an inclusive approach, this website and summaries are a step forward in achieving University of Manchester social responsibility goals.

The summaries will support students who are developing ideas regarding their major project/dissertation. Later in the process the summaries can inspire and help consider the contributions to knowledge and impact of student projects.

Students are encouraged to consider the real-world value of their dissertations/major project and the contributions they can make within such work. This, in turn, enhances student experience and employability.

Specific criteria are provided to students to address in their project write up. A moderation process supports the selection of content for this website. These criteria include oversight from the marking team involved in each piece of research as well as consent from the student who completed the work.

A small team support this website, offering support to academic staff to collate materials for the website, meaning there is minimal burden on academic staff. Higher education materials are available to support teaching.

Please contact sarah.macquarrie@manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in learning more about the project.