Here are five highlights from our last social responsibility newsletter of the year. 

Firstly, we are excited to announce that our annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility and civic engagement are open for entries. If you are a student, member of staff, alumnus or a member of our community, we want to hear how you or someone you know is making a difference. 

Following an £8m investment, the University is set to lead the JUST Centre, an innovative research centre focused on the pursuit of sustainability transformations that are people-centred, ‘joined-up’ and socially just. 

The University has partnered with Friends of Medlock Valley, a local community group, to promote biodiversity in inner city Manchester. 

As part of the University’s commitment to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement, we have recently launched a new staff volunteering policy.  The policy provides all employees with the opportunity to request up to three days paid leave (pro-rata) per holiday year to participate in a volunteering activity of their choosing.  

Lastly, Manchester Museum celebrated Diwali, giving people of all ages and cultures the opportunity to get involved with the spirit of the festival.  

Read our November newsletter for more social responsibility stories. 

Dr Julian Skyrme, Executive Director of Social Responsibility and Civic and Engagement