Social Responsibility

Nurses who campaigned to create England’s first nursing degree programme reunited at The University of Manchester in November to share memories of breaking prejudice, working in Africa, (and living in the same flats as George Best!).

In 2013 the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures initiated the annual Martin Harris Prize for Cultural Engagement and Social Responsibility as part of the celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the Martin Harris Centre.

Two senior engineers from the University of Manchester have been re-united with former students after visiting Rwanda to help plug a skills gap.

Medical students from the University played a unique role in the B!RTH theatre festival – a series of theatrical events and debates through a partnership between the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Oglesby Charitable Trust.

As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (14-20 November), the University announced a new programme of visits to local primary schools to spread the message about using these medicines in a way that helps prevent the serious problem of bacteria becoming resistant to them.

Sir Bobby Charlton has signed an agreement on behalf of his charity, Find A Better Way, to open an international research centre based at The University of Manchester dedicated to improving the detection of landmines.

The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust at Manchester Central Library held a project launch and commemorative event recently. Friday 14 October would have been Ahmed Iqbal Ullah’s 44th birthday. To mark the occasion, family, friends and those affected by his death...

The Pledge took place on the day of the Volunteering and Social Justice Festival at a special event organised by the Students’ Union.

A giant 10,000 willow structure has appeared outside University Place this week to raise awareness of 10,000 Actions – the biggest environmental sustainability initiative in higher education, which the University launched to all staff today.

Tuesday 18 October 2016, saw the launch of JustFest Presents: The Volunteering and Social Justice Festival, an event aimed at inspiring students to take action in their communities, the UK and beyond.