Celebrating Professor Dawn Edge: Representation, Inclusion and Community
We’re delighted to celebrate Professor Dawn Edge, Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity at The University of Manchester, whose work and contribution are being recognised across several high-profile publications and creative projects celebrating Black voices and...
Accounting students put their skills to work helping Manchester charities
A placement programme at The University of Manchester is giving accounting and finance students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to real-world problems, while providing practical support to local charities. The Social Responsibility Placement Programme...
Refreshed Stellify Award launched for new academic year
A refreshed version of the University of Manchester's flagship Stellify Award is now available for the University’s undergraduate students, offering greater flexibility for students to develop skills, broaden their horizons and make a positive difference alongside...
Black History Month 2026
Black History Month is a time to recognise the histories, achievements and continuing contributions of Black heritage people across the UK and beyond. This year’s theme, ‘Honouring our Communities’, asks us to value the people, relationships and collective work that...
Award is incredible milestone “but the real reward is saving lives”
The Team Womb collective has been awarded a prestigious NIHR20 Impact Prize for their work’s real-world impact, including directly influencing new national clinical guidelines. The team includes researchers at The University of Manchester and at Manchester University...
Connecting people, ideas and disciplines: a new film showcases Manchester’s Platforms
“Our differences can feel like barriers. But they're also where new understanding and creativity begin. When we connect them, we expand what's possible.” A new film celebrates how The University of Manchester’s Research Platforms, Creative Manchester, Digital...
Festival of Social Science 2026: Money, Finance and the Cost of Living
Running from 17 October to 7 November 2026, the Festival of Social Science 2026 will explore the theme of money, finance and the cost of living through a diverse programme of free events, workshops and discussions. The University of Manchester is inviting the public...
The Labour of Care: Supporting maternity care through creativity and collaboration at the Whitworth
The Labour of Care, a new exhibition at the Whitworth, shares the learning and artwork that has emerged from Still Care, a three-year creative health project developed with midwives and maternity healthcare professionals. Since 2023, more than one hundred...
Our top five stories in September
Here are 5 highlights from our September social responsibility newsletter: We published a report showing how the University is driving positive change across all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through our research, teaching, public...
Volunteering with Give It Don’t Bin It and The Second Life Project
Give It Don’t Bin It is an annual campaign to reduce student waste during the moving out season which occurs at the end of each academic year. Clothes and other re-usable items are given to the British Heart Foundation, while food items are donated to Manchester...
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