Social Responsibility

The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Science and Engineering recently held its annual Better World Showcase, culminating in a vibrant celebration event that brought together staff, students, and the wider community. This uplifting occasion celebrated outstanding...

Here are five highlights from our November newsletter. Firstly, the University has launched Challenge Accepted, our first major global fundraising and volunteering campaign, designed to drive transformative change across research, student support, innovation and...

In this short film, hear from Omolade Allen, Lecturer in Global Health and Academic Lead for Civic and Community Engagement and Involvement in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Omolade reflects on the importance of working with people as equal partners in...

October saw the launch of a brand new sector report which Professor Lynne Bianchi and the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub at The Univesity of Mancheter led on, along with The Ogden Trust and Primary Science Teaching Trust. This report...

On Thursday 14, November, The University of Manchester’s hedgehog friendly action group returned to Whitworth Park for their third litter-pick! The hedgehog friendly action group is comprised of committed staff members who are looking to make our University campus a...

This September, six University of Manchester Faculty members from the department of Respiratory Medicine and staff from Asthma + Lung UK took on an inspiring challenge! The team of impressive researchers and clinicians opted to cycle from Wythenshawe Hospital to...

People of Purpose is our new interview series celebrating colleagues from across the University who are making a meaningful difference to society through their work. By interviewing colleagues across the University and sharing personal stories, we aim to highlight...

Did you know that the UK uses an estimated 227,000 miles worth of wrapping paper a year? Or that during the festive season, roughly 42 million plates of food are thrown away in the UK each year?  With the holiday season fast approaching, it is important to be reminded...