Since September of last year, a dedicated network of University of Manchester staff and students have been working to protect one of Britain’s most loved species in and around our campus. Rapid urbanisation threatens hedgehog populations across the United Kingdom....
The University of Manchester student action group RooTable has kicked off a new project, aiming to plant apple trees in South Manchester neighbourhoods. To date, the team has planted a dozen trees in the Gem Pocket Garden, nearby St. Kentigern’s Primary School,...
What do ants most like to eat? This is just one of the millions of questions that was part of this year’s Great Science Share for Schools - the University’s campaign for 5-14 year olds to ask, investigate and share scientific questions. It has been a phenomenal...
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is an annual celebration in the month of July, dedicated to commemorating, and educating about the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of people with roots in South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,...
As the first UK university to establish social responsibility as a core goal, it has long been part of what makes The University of Manchester distinctive and values-led. To build on our existing efforts and ensure we’re addressing the most pressing challenges facing...
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester City Council have been supported by the University’s GM Policy Hub and academics to create pilot areas of research interest for the city region. Areas of research interest (ARIs) represent an opportunity for local...
Every year, National Volunteer’s Week (1-7 June) is a chance to recognise the colleagues, students and alumni who are channelling their collecting power through volunteering, and say a big thank you for the difference they make across Greater Manchester and beyond....
Did you know, the University of Manchester is a University of Sanctuary? Universities of Sanctuary is a national network of university staff, lecturers, academics and students. They are working to make Higher Education institutions places of safety, solidarity and...
Here are our 5 top social responsibility stories this month: Earlier this month, we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards, celebrating the achievements of 34 students, colleagues, alumni and partner initiatives making a positive difference through social...
Last year, we launched the Open Doors Project, an initiative making University meeting rooms available for community use. At the beginning of 2026, we relaunched the project with expanded availability, helping more local groups access free spaces to meet, connect and...
