The Digital Environment Conference 2026
Join The University of Manchester and Digital Futures for April's Digital Environment Conference 2026 This conference redefines how data, AI, and digital infrastructure transform environmental insight, action, and governance. It will explore breakthrough developments...
Engaging the Chinese community in Greater Manchester and beyond
A University of Manchester led public engagement initiative is making a significant contribution to supporting Chinese communities in Greater Manchester and beyond, addressing key social challenges through research-informed civic engagement. A new initiative developed...
Repurposing plastic waste with Floreeda
The University of Manchester and Manchester School of Architecture have partnered with acrylic manufacturer Floreeda to repurpose plastic waste through REFLO, a circular recycling process that transforms student modelmaking offcuts into new acrylic sheets. Managing...
Our graduates making a difference
Each year around 19,000 students graduate from the University of Manchester. Many of these students have made significant positive contributions to society during their studies; through activities such as volunteering, environmental stewardship, public engagement and...
Justice Hub wins Educational Institution of the Year Award
The Justice Hub at the University of Manchester Law School has won ‘Educational Institution of the Year 2025’ at the recent Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards. Through partnerships with students from across the School of Social Sciences, academics, lawyers and local...
Manchester Student Homes features in a report on meaningful engagement between students and communities
The Young Foundation and the National Civic Impact Accelerator have recently published a report on Meaningful Engagement between students and local communities, which features a case study on work by Manchester Student Homes. In Manchester there is a large student...
Green Careers Mission Recognised in National Climate Education Report
A new report published by the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) has highlighted Greater Manchester’s Green Careers Mission as a leading example of how universities can use climate education to support the UK’s transition to net zero. The report, Civic...
The Better World showcase: celebrating social responsibility and EDIA at Manchester
The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Science and Engineering recently held its annual Better World Showcase, culminating in a vibrant celebration event that brought together staff, students, and the wider community. This uplifting occasion celebrated outstanding...
Our top five stories in November
Here are five highlights from our November newsletter. Firstly, the University has launched Challenge Accepted, our first major global fundraising and volunteering campaign, designed to drive transformative change across research, student support, innovation and...
Meet Omolade Allen, Lecturer in Global Health and Academic Lead for Civic and Community Engagement and Involvement in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
In this short film, hear from Omolade Allen, Lecturer in Global Health and Academic Lead for Civic and Community Engagement and Involvement in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Omolade reflects on the importance of working with people as equal partners in...
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