Social Responsibility

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...

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...

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...

As Director of Campus Services, Alison Shedlock plays a central role in shaping how hospitality, events and house services operate across The University of Manchester. Her leadership shows how catering and campus services can contribute far beyond daily operations,...

The University's Environmental Sustainability team, Professor Jennifer O'Brien and Ardwick Climate Action have organised the Sunny Campus Project. This project aims to populate our campus with sunflowers in late August and early September to celebrate the Medebridge...

The University of Manchester’s Furniture4Reuse store extends the life and value of surplus furniture across the University and into the wider community.  Furniture4Reuse manages all unwanted furniture from across campus. Instead of items going to waste, the team...

The 2-8 March was Greater Manchester’s Annual Repair Week. Organised by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM), the week-long celebration aims to encourage local organisations and businesses to host events that champion fixing items as opposed to throwing them away....

The University's Manchester Institute of Biotechnology EDI Committee has launched the seminar series - Bonds that Matter: Intersectional Voices in Chemistry, supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. This initiative directly contributes...