COVID catalysts: global inequalities

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many inequalities across our society, in our city, across the nation and around the world

Manchester’s academics are looking at how we can learn from the challenges of COVID-19, and build a more sustainable and equitable post-pandemic world.

Whether it is championing multilateralism, identifying ethnic inequalities, demanding workers’ rights, putting a spotlight on causes of poverty, or preparing for a more productive economy through innovation and skills, our research focuses on how to address inequalities wherever they are found. 

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  Multilateralism – the key to a fairer world

  Professor David Hulme outlines why it's time to reignite multilateralism in order to achieve social justice and environmental sustainability.

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  Improving conditions for key workers

  Miguel Martinez Lucio and colleagues explore how COVID-19 has shone a light on the uncertain working conditions of key workers. 

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  Ethnic inequalities in health

  Professor James Nazroo calls for an independent inquiry into ethnic inequalities made starkly apparent by the pandemic.

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  Levelling up regional disparities

  Dr Elvira Uyarra and Dr Marianne Sensier outline how levelling up is more critical as we recover from the crisis.

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  How investing in digital skills can help the economy recover from COVID-19

  Bart van Ark, Professor of Productivity Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School and the Managing Director of the Productivity Institute, looks at how investment in digital skills sets a path to greater productivity post-COVID-19.

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