The Environmental Sustainability team at the University of Manchester has released a new film that celebrates the beauty of our campus during the summertime, showcasing the vibrant outdoor spaces that are home to a variety of plants and animals. From buzzing insects...
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The reusable Bee Cup has launched across campus
The University of Manchester has recently launched a reusable and sustainable cup scheme in collaboration with Manchester City Council and InOurNature. The reusable Bee Cup can be found in several hot drink locations across campus and on Oxford Road, encouraging our...
Our new President and Vice-Chancellor visits Ardwick
On 1 August The University of Manchester welcomed Professor Duncan Ivison as our new President and Vice-Chancellor. Duncan has spent much of his time over the past few weeks getting out and about and meeting staff, students and members of our local communities. ...
Celebrating Pride with Manchester Museum
Every August Manchester bursts with Pride, in celebration of our LGBTQ+ communities. This year was no exception, and Manchester Museum was buzzing with activity as visitors were invited to take a look at the objects and collections through a queer lens. As well as...
Mid-Autumn festival celebrations at Manchester Museum
In a joyful weekend of activities, Manchester Museum’s visitors joined in the celebrations and found out more about the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival, sometimes called the Moon Festival, is the second-largest celebration in China and is celebrated...
Developing disaster resilience with secondary school students
How do you prepare for an impending Atlantic hurricane and manage a climate-warmed future? Over 100 secondary school students from Manchester faced these challenging questions as part of the recent the University's Humanitarian and Conflict Response...
Free events from Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press (MUP) are hosting two FREE public events in the coming months. On the evening of the 18 October, join (MUP) for a very special panel discussion event as they explore the cultural tapestry that makes up modern Manchester with local authors...
Annual social responsibility lecture to celebrate 30 years of Fairtrade
On Wednesday 2 October, the University's School of Environment Education and Development will host its annual Social Responsibility Lecture in the Cordingley Lecture Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street. This year’s event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the...
Why I chose the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester’s work across research, teaching, and social responsibility is making a global impact, improving lives and driving progress in society. Our leading position in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rankings reflects our...
Antibiotics don’t cure toothache
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to global health, predicted to account for more than 10 million deaths annually by 2050, surpassing the death toll of cancer and diabetes combined. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics means that once-treatable...