Manchester Online Research Academy
Research skills for study, professional practice and real-world decision-making.
Manchester Online Research Academy (MORA) supports students, researchers and professionals in understanding and using research in the real world. Research is not limited to writing a dissertation or thesis. Writing a newspaper column, analysing an investment, examining a legal issue, preparing a lecture, developing a business idea or discovering something new all involve research — we simply use different terms for it. At MORA, our purpose is simple: to make research understandable, practical and easy for everyone.
What MORA Offers
MORA brings research knowledge, practical guidance and analytical thinking together in one place. We help students, researchers and professionals understand how research works, how to apply it effectively and how to use evidence to make better decisions.
Research for Everyone
Research is part of everyday academic, professional and business life. You may call it investigation, analysis, due diligence, problem-solving, fact-finding or decision-making. The terminology may change, but the foundation is the same: asking the right questions, finding reliable information, analysing evidence and reaching informed conclusions.
Explore MORA
Research Courses
Practical courses covering research methodology, research design, methods, academic writing and the research process.
Research Resources
Useful guides, templates and practical tools to help students and researchers develop and complete their work.
Books & Publications
Books and publications that make complex research concepts easier to understand and apply.
Research & Insights
Articles and analysis exploring research, law, governance, finance, corruption and other real-world issues.
Start Your Research Journey
Whether you are starting your first research project, developing a dissertation or thesis, improving your research skills, or applying research in professional practice, MORA is here to help make the process clearer and more practical.
Explore our Research Courses and Resources to get started.
Design with consideration, useful resources for students and professionals
Learn about MORA, our approach to research and our purpose in making research practical and accessible.
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