With winter fast approaching take a few moments with a warm cup in hand to witness the spectacular transformation of nature at the University by watching our autumn video. The shift from the warmth of summer to the falling temperatures of autumn brings forth a...
Year: 2023
Solstice and Equinox series continues with Jeanette Winterson CBE and Alice Oswald
The ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series of events, presented by the University's Research Platform Creative Manchester, continues this December with appearances from two high-profile writers in two of the University’s finest cultural institutions. Award-winning writer,...
The Whitworth is awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status
The University's Whitworth gallery is the first gallery in the North-West of England to proudly join the hundreds of local councils, schools, universities, libraries, and cultural institutes who have Sanctuary status, pledging to create a culture of solidarity and...
African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects
The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) based at The University of Manchester is commencing pilot action research projects in four African cities: Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Maiduguri, Nigeria and Mogadishu, Somalia. Aimed at reducing urban poverty and...
Future policy challenges for the future of work
Policy@Manchester, the University's policy engagement institute has recently released Working Futures – a new report for national and local policymakers providing thought leadership on work, employment, and the challenges around equity, opportunity and decent working...
Mental health policy collection
A new collection of evidence-led policy articles on mental health and wellbeing was launched on World Mental Health Day by Policy@Manchester, the University’s policy outreach and engagement team. The collection – Open Minds: mental health and wellbeing in policy and...
GDI’s Professor Stephanie Barrientos Joins Fairtrade Foundation’s Board of Trustees
For over 60 years, The University of Manchester has been at the forefront of Development Studies and The Global Development Institute continues to drive forward new ideas promoting sustainable development and social justice for all. The Global Development Institute...
Running towards bicentennial success: Our purple wave great Manchester run challenge
The University of Manchester is excited to announce that our Purple Wave participants will be part of the Great Manchester Run, with two race distances for people to choose from – 10K or a half marathon (21km). This is scheduled for Sunday 26 May 2024. With a legacy...
University of Manchester awarded Silver Race Equality Charter Award
The University of Manchester has been awarded a Silver Award – one of only two Higher Education Institutions in the UK to now hold this award. The result follows the submission of a Race Equality Charter (REC) submission to Advance HE in July. REC is part of Advance...
Our top five stories from October
As we step into a new month, we’re sharing five social responsibility highlights from our latest newsletter. We are delighted to have achieved the highest possible score in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework, recognising our work in public and community...