Social Responsibility

The Manchester Access Programme is the University’s flagship widening participation scheme.

The sixth annual Making a Difference Awards took place last month which highlighted the extensive range of social responsibility activities that our staff, students and external partners are involved in.

The sixth annual Making a Difference Awards took place in May, recognising the extensive range of social responsibility activities that our staff, students and external partners are involved in.

The sixth annual Making a Difference Awards took place last month.

On 16 May, the annual Athletics Union Awards celebrated the achievements of the University’s sports clubs and showcased a great year for sport at the University.

The University’s environmental sustainability initiative, 10,000 Actions, has been updated with home-based content as many of our staff have been working from home due to COVID-19.

Since IntoUniversity Manchester North (IUMN) were forced to close their centre doors, and stop face-to-face contact with primary, secondary and post-16 learners from one of the most disadvantaged areas of Manchester, the IUMN team have been working tirelessly to ensure that all of the students that regularly attended their centre were provided with essential, remote support, to keep them focused and on track with their education.

IntoUniversity now works with over 40,000 young people each academic year, in 31 centres and projects across the UK.

Over the last three months, Manchester Confucius Institute has introduced new ways for people to engage with Chinese language and culture with an emphasis on supporting physical and mental wellbeing by introducing traditional Chinese wellness practices.

Baby loss leaves a lasting impression that few can see but those who have experienced will always feel.