Lindsay Bann introduces the refreshed Stellify Award
A refreshed version of The University of Manchester's Stellify Award has launched in 2026 and is now available for undergraduate students. The new points-based award is more inclusive, giving students greater flexibility to personalise their experience, choosing from...
Our top five stories in October
Here are our top five Social Responsibility stories from the past month, celebrating the people and ideas making a positive difference across our University community. Firstly, our refreshed Stellify Award has launched for the new academic year. It gives...
Innovation Festival showcases ideas that create impact
In early October The University of Manchester brought together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses and civic leaders for its first Innovation Festival, a week-long celebration of how research, collaboration and entrepreneurship can help address...
Free Manchester event explores Britain’s pub culture and drinking habits
Manchester University Press is inviting readers, pub-goers and anyone interested in Britain's social history to a special free event celebrating the publication of their new book Pubs for the People. Taking place at Track Brewing Co.'s taproom in Manchester, the event...
Major milestone for Atom Valley as Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre base build completes
A major milestone has been reached for Atom Valley with completion of the base build of the Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, which is set to become a nationally significant gateway driving the development...
Drive less this October
This October, the Environmental Sustainability team are challenging colleagues at the University of Manchester to reduce single occupancy car journeys. Could you also be a part of the move to more sustainable travel alternatives in your community or organisation? ...
University of Manchester working in partnership with Greater Manchester Citizens
The University of Manchester’s collaboration with Greater Manchester Citizens – an alliance of community, faith, education, health and third‑sector organisations – continues to build a positive force for overcoming injustice across the region. For months, people...
Engaging students on sustainability
September was a busy time for all teams across the University as we welcome both returning and new students back to our campus. Several teams worked at in-person engagement events organised by the central welcome team, which took place from 21 to 25 September. The...
How community placements are shaping future doctors at Manchester
Students training to be doctors through the Manchester Medicine MBChB course are undertaking service learning placements within communities to both develop their skills and better understand the people they will one day serve. For second-year students at The...
Discover Student Body: new exhibition launching this autumn
From September 2026, the University's Stopford Building became home to Student Body, a new exhibition from the Museum of Medicine and Health that brings together student experience, science, medicine and history. Through historical artefacts and digital content, it...
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