Festival of Libraries 2026 – programme announced
Manchester City of Literature has announced the full programme for the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2026, which will take place in libraries across Greater Manchester from 10-14 June. The award-winning festival, which is supported by Arts Council England, features a...
Manchester Museum is most visited attraction in Greater Manchester for third year running
Manchester Museum has been confirmed as the most visited attraction in Greater Manchester for the third year running, according to latest figures released by The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Figures for 2025 show the Museum welcomed 648,595...
University launches Hydrogen Research Corridor
The Hydrogen Research Corridor brings together twelve world‑class hydrogen institutes, labs and facilities across The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, strengthening hydrogen research and innovation in Manchester. Led by The University...
Reimagining global giving through trust and partnership
The University of Manchester’s Research impact, shaped together campaign highlights how collaboration can lead to fairer and more effective ways of creating change. One featured story focuses on One World Together, an initiative using research, trust and shared...
Building a unified response to wildfires
The University of Manchester is showcasing how meaningful collaboration can turn research into real-world change through its Research impact, shaped together campaign. One featured story highlights work bringing together geographers, ecologists, firefighters,...
Advancing cross-border innovation in cancer detection
Oesophageal cancer is often diagnosed too late for effective treatment, particularly in underserved communities. A featured story in The University of Manchester’s Research impact, shaped together campaign shows how an international partnership is helping change that...
UK-Kenya Partnership: Advancing Intersectional Gender Equality through International Collaboration
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...
Call for Festival Ambassadors – Universally Manchester Festival – Volunteering Opportunity
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...
Economics, Football and the Future
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...
Our top five stories in March
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...