Research and our local communities

As a world-leading research university, we tackle some of the greatest challenges facing society. Aligned with our civic mission, we want to co-create solutions with partners and communities, using our research to deliver benefits in Greater Manchester and to work more closely with people whom higher education has not always reached.

Find out how our research works with and for communities by exploring real world impact case studies in our Research Impact Showcase.

Our research platforms work with civic and community partners to contribute to enhancing the quality of life in our region. Find out more about their work:

• Creative Manchester 
• Digital Futures
• Sustainable Futures
• Healthier Futures
• Policy@Manchester’s GM Policy Hub