Gary Younge delivers augural lecture on ‘the burden of representation’
Gary Younge, Professor of Sociology at The University of Manchester and award-winning author and broadcaster, has been chosen by publishers Faber to deliver their first ever Faber lecture. Titled Pigeonholed: Creative freedom as an act of resistance, the lecture is an...
Meet Julia Durkan, Head of Environmental Sustainability
In this short film, Julia Durkan, Head of Environmental Sustainability, shares how the University is embedding environmental sustainability into every aspect of our work from teaching and learning to research and operations. One of our recent major achievements is the...
Our top five stories in September
Here are five highlights from our first social responsibility newsletter of the year. First, we have created a new film showcasing ten standout social responsibility initiatives from the past year, shining a spotlight on how the University is driving real change and...
Inspiring refugee children through hands-on science
Chemists at The University of Manchester have hosted a series of interactive workshops for refugee children across Greater Manchester, using science to spark curiosity and rebuild confidence for those who have missed out on formal schooling due to displacement and...
Make a difference in your community: Become a school governor
Want to make a meaningful contribution to your local community? Becoming a school governor is a powerful way to give back — helping shape the future of education and supporting young people to thrive. As part of the University's widening participation and social...
Opening up our rooms for community use
In June, we launched the Open Doors Project – an initiative to make some of our University meeting rooms available for community use. Finding affordable meeting space in central Manchester can be a challenge, so we set out to provide a practical solution for local...
Our support for care experienced and sanctuary seeker students recognised with accreditation renewals
The University is proud to have its work supporting care experienced and sanctuary seeker students recognised with the renewal of two nationally recognised quality marks this year. The National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) has approved the...
Making a difference: A year of social responsibility at The University of Manchester
Over the past year, through our commitment to social responsibility, we’ve made remarkable progress in creating positive change; locally, nationally and globally. We were named the top university in the UK and Europe, and second in the world in the Times Higher...
Disconnected: Digital Diabetes care leaving key groups behind
A shocking recent study has revealed a troubling digital divide in type 2 diabetes care, showing that men, Black communities and people with lower education levels are far less likely to access telemedicine. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research the...
Involving disabled people in designing tech that transforms lives
A new report is urging tech firms, governments and researchers to break down barriers in assistive technology. A groundbreaking new report by the Royal Society has called for a radical shift in how digital assistive technologies are designed, urging that disabled...
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