With End Digital Poverty Day approaching, the University is reflecting on our progress towards digital equity. Digital inclusion or equity is defined by the United Nations as ‘equitable, meaningful, and safe access to use, lead, and design of digital technologies,...
Year: 2024
Barbara Walker, Being Here exhibition
On Thursday 3 October, the Whitworth is hosting it's Autumn Preview celebration event with the opening of Barbara Walker Being Here exhibition. This major exhibition will bring together over 70 works spanning Walker’s career from the 1990s to today, including her...
Faryal’s story: When I graduated it felt like my whole family had achieved something significant
Our city is celebrated for its rich history and vibrant culture and within it the University aims to provide opportunities for people from all walks of life. Among our diverse student community is Faryal, a recent graduate whose inspiring journey epitomises our...
University celebrates triple nomination in prestigious Time Higher Education Awards
The University has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, innovation and community engagement. The nominations span a range of categories, showcasing the University’s...
Our students making a difference in local refugee community
The Chrysalis Family Centre, nestled in the heart of Moss Side, has long been a beacon of hope for local residents, offering education, welfare advice, and health support. Since 2014, this community hub has also served as the setting for a fruitful collaboration...
Summer school for Women in Logic
Dr Frederique Janssen-Lauret and Maheshi Gunawardane from The University’s School of Social Sciences, hosted the third edition of a four day Summer School on Women in Logic from 29 July to 1 August 2024. The program is aimed at 16-18 year-old women and girls from...
The University of Manchester accredited as a new member of the Good Employment Charter
The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter has announced that The University of Manchester has been accredited as a full member. The Charter aims to raise employment standards across Greater Manchester. It strives for excellence in the core areas of Secure Work,...
Talking fairness and equality: “We’re not moving fast enough”
Talk 200 is the new lecture and podcast series from the University marking our bicentenary: 200 years of making a difference. Throughout the year, we’re reflecting on our past, celebrating our present and looking to the future – and Talk 200 invites listeners to be...
Manchester Christmas Dinner bringing joy and community to care leavers
Christmas is a reminder for many care leavers that they are alone and can be a time to dread. The Manchester Christmas Dinner project started in 2013 with a vision: “No care leaver will be alone on Christmas day.” The initiative aims to provide young care-experienced...
Manchester University Press to publish a new book by Simin Fadaee
The launch event will take place on Wednesday 16 October at 6:45pm at Blackwell’s Manchester. "In this wonderful book, Simin Fadaee shows that, far from being an alien western imposition, Marxist ideas have inspired millions in the Global South. A terrific...