Social Responsibility

In June, the Construction Sub-group of the Material Resources Management Group, one of the University’s key sustainability groups, hosted an interactive workshop to explore how we can better embed and track sustainability performance in the University’s construction...

Established in 2004 in the UK and Ireland, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious...

Work led by the Universty's Professor Vanessa Higgins, Professor of Data Literacy and Professor Debora Price, Professor of Social Gerontology made headlines in The Guardian following the UK Data Service Health Studies User Conference in June, which brought national...

A new report from experts at the University of Manchester and Durham University reveals how the UK asylum system may be contributing to memory problems among people seeking asylum—making it harder for them to access protection and support. The report, based on a...

As part of our Bicentenary celebrations, the University has proudly achieved a major milestone in our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. The 200 for 200: Bicentenary Inclusive Recruitment initiative set an ambitious goal - to offer 200...

A University of Manchester graduate, now working as a Policy Specialist at the Central Bank of Ireland, has been volunteering at at Organización para Chicas A.C. (OPC) as as Public and International Relations Coordinator. Since 2023, they have been leading a bold...

The Emerging Scholars Programme was launched in 2022 and brought together a dynamic team of History MA students to advance collective understanding of how profits from the transatlantic slavery economy funded the cultural and educational development of The University...

What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about?  At The University of Manchester’s School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), the answer is: they thrive as Change-makers The...