Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the European Museum Forum (EMF), organisers of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Manchester Museum, part of The University of...
Alex Shaw, Arts Administration Manager at the Martin Harris Centre, recently won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding professional services for social responsibility category for Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers. The Making a Difference Awards...
The University has recently published our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025- 2027, showcasing how our research, teaching and learning, public and civic engagement, and operations are helping to deliver positive impact across all 17 United Nations...
Greater Manchester's universities contribute more than £4bn to the regional economy every year, educate 125,000+ students and employ more than 20,000 staff. But figures only tell part of the story. Published today, the Greater Manchester Civic University Board 2026...
Colleagues and students from across the University joined us for two open sessions on bringing social responsibility to life through our commitment to public and civic engagement. The sessions highlighted how the Manchester 2035 strategy will help to shape this work...
Here are 5 top stories from June: The University of Manchester has been ranked 1st in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the THE Sustainabilty Impact Ratings! The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603...
The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The result places Manchester at the top of a global field...
Last month Be Aware, Be Empowered won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding teaching innovation in social responsibility category in the 2026 Making a Difference Awards. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and...
On Saturday 13 June 2026, The University of Manchester opened its doors to welcome over 2,700 visitors from our local neighbourhoods and beyond for our annual free, family friendly Universally Manchester Festival. The Festival brings to life our ongoing civic...
The University of Manchester's Manchester Museum brought Africa Day to life with a vibrant, museum-wide event that welcomed visitors to celebrate the richness, diversity and contemporary relevance of African cultures. Observed annually on 25 May, Africa Day...
