University students from across Greater Manchester gathered at the GM Green Summit this month to showcase their innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. The annual event, hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,...
Year: 2024
Celebrating 125 years of the John Rylands Library in Manchester
The John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025 with Rylands125, a special year-long events and exhibitions programme. This initiative by The University of Manchester Library will delve into the Library’s storied past, celebrate its vibrant present,...
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
Each year, over 17,000 of our students graduate, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment. Since our University’s foundation, social responsibility and delivering civic...
Manchester retains top 10 global position QS World University Sustainability Rankings
The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. These significant rankings evaluate universities based on...
200 trees for 200 years: celebrating our bicentenary with a greener future
As part of the University’s bicentenary celebrations, we are delighted to announce our exciting initiative to plant 200 trees in recognition of our 200-year legacy as part of our new partnership with City of Trees, an independent charity that plant, look after and...
How our students are giving back to local communities
Studying at The Univesity of Manchester provides access to learn all the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in a professional career such as law, healthcare and engineering. However, there are some things that simply can’t be taught in a classroom. Through our...
Our top five stories for November
Here are five highlights from our last social responsibility newsletter of the year. Firstly, we are excited to announce that our annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility and civic engagement are open for entries. If you are a student, member of...
Exploring the potentials and futures of natural dyeing
As awareness grows around the environmental and health impacts of textile production and consumption, natural dyeing is gaining interest as a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyeing. A partnership between The University of Manchester, Woven and...
Manchester conservationist delivers 2024 Irene Manton lecture
Amanda Bamford, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences at The University of Manchester, has delivered the tenth Irene Manton lecture. The lecture, which celebrates the significant contributions made by women to the study of the Natural Sciences, was delivered in...
Roots to Dental: connecting with the local community through service learning
Staff and students from the School of Dentistry at The University of Manchester celebrated the Roots to Dental programme, an initiative that offers Dentistry students important learning opportunities while also serving the Greater Manchester community. The programme...