Advancing Gender Equality Through International Collaboration Over the past year, University of Manchester and the Centre for Innovative Leadership and Governance have been leading a powerful UK–Kenya partnership focused on advancing intersectional gender equality and...
The Office for Social Responsibility is excited to host the annual Universally Manchester Festival, on Saturday 13 June 2026, welcoming thousands of visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond to a vibrant, family-friendly day on campus. We’re inviting...
Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to high value careers and vital life skills. Research commissioned by the Bank of England shows that students in London are...
Find out about some of our social responsibility highlights from March: First, we’ve launched a new project with Medlock Primary School in Ardwick. Our students are sharing their educational journeys and passions with pupils showing University as an exciting option...
As Director of Campus Services, Alison Shedlock plays a central role in shaping how hospitality, events and house services operate across The University of Manchester. Her leadership shows how catering and campus services can contribute far beyond daily operations,...
The University's Environmental Sustainability team, Professor Jennifer O'Brien and Ardwick Climate Action have organised the Sunny Campus Project. This project aims to populate our campus with sunflowers in late August and early September to celebrate the Medebridge...
The University of Manchester’s Furniture4Reuse store extends the life and value of surplus furniture across the University and into the wider community. Furniture4Reuse manages all unwanted furniture from across campus. Instead of items going to waste, the team...
“What difference does an Iftar at the museum make?” On 12 March, Manchester Museum answered that question, as communities, staff and partners gathered to share an evening that brought people together across faiths and cultures. As the sun set during the holy month of...
Quiet galleries. Bean bags scattered through the galleries. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, visitors to Manchester Museum experienced the museum and its collections a little differently. On Wednesday 18 March, the Museum hosted Calm Night, a sensory-friendly...
The 2-8 March was Greater Manchester’s Annual Repair Week. Organised by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM), the week-long celebration aims to encourage local organisations and businesses to host events that champion fixing items as opposed to throwing them away....
