Social Responsibility

There are a variety of roles available to get involved in:

The University published a report at the end of 2020 which includes case studies on how, in collaboration with others as part of the Greater Manchester region’s response, our people, expertise and civic connections have been leveraged to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 700 generous people have already supported the University’s appeal to expand their world-class stroke research team with a new postgraduate researcher.

The University has a great tradition of celebrating its diverse community and in February we turn the spotlight to our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans staff and students by marking LGBT History Month.

A study with Oxfam UK into precarious work shows the strong policy benefits of doctoral research.

Our Alliance Manchester Business School has secured funding to support research into the long-term recovery of local communities from the damage caused by the pandemic.

Ever considered the history of food? What about the relationship between food and emotion? Or the importance of historical research in fighting climate change?

The University of Manchester is proud to be part of the Greater Manchester Higher (GMH) collaborative network working with other universities and further education colleges across the region to raise the ambitions of young people and increase awareness of higher education (HE) through interactive, engaging workshops and projects.

Love is in the air, but we’re not talking about Valentines! This year, the University is celebrating Voluntine’s at Student Volunteering Week.

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world.