University contributes to UN Global Sustainability Forum
In July, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), a partnership between global higher education and the United Nations, hosted the HESI Global Forum 2025 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025)....
Get involved in health research
Research for the Future is an NHS supported campaign that helps people find out about and take part in health and care research. Getting involved in health research could not only benefit a person’s wellbeing but also contribute to improving care and treatments for...
Stepping Up for Greater Manchester: The 2025 Civic Universities Annual Report
Published in July, the 2025 Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement Annual Report highlights how the region’s five universities, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), are helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing...
Geography professor delivers impactful Westminster talk on microplastics
Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography at The University of Manchester, recently addressed key stakeholders at Westminster to speak about the impact of microplastic pollution on our environment. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Microplastics was...
Our top five stories in June
Here are five stories we are excited to share in this month’s social responsibility newsletter. Firstly, we are thrilled to announce that The University of Manchester has been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions...
Celebrating Africa Day at Manchester Museum: A week of culture, community and connection
The beat of Guinea, the scent of Ethiopian coffee, the laughter of children crafting peace-loving art... Africa Day saw Manchester Museum filled with the celebration of African culture, identity and imagination. Africa Day, commemorated annually on 25 May, marks the...
University awarded Fairtrade University two-star status
We’re proud to announce that The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious Fairtrade University two-star award, recognising our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and global responsibility. The award is delivered as a partnership...
Our University retains leading global position in QS World University Rankings
We have retained our position among the world’s leading universities, according to new rankings announced on Thursday 19 June. The annual QS World University Rankings evaluate over 8,000 institutions around the world, based on several different indicators including...
Meet Stephanie Snow, Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research
In this short film, Stephanie Snow, the Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research, gives a brief overview of public engagement, its importance to the University and how it inspires our work locally, nationally, and internationally. At The University of...
Sharing our public engagement practice
At The University of Manchester, public engagement is how we share ideas and knowledge, inspire discussion, debate and creativity, and inclusively involve the public in our work. Our commitment to public engagement is supported through our social responsibility...
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