Alison Shedlock, People of Purpose
As Director of Campus Services, Alison Shedlock plays a central role in shaping how hospitality, events and house services operate across The University of Manchester. Her leadership shows how catering and campus services can contribute far beyond daily operations,...
Sunny campus engagement project launches
The University's Environmental Sustainability team, Professor Jennifer O'Brien and Ardwick Climate Action have organised the Sunny Campus Project. This project aims to populate our campus with sunflowers in late August and early September to celebrate the Medebridge...
Furniture4Reuse store
The University of Manchester’s Furniture4Reuse store extends the life and value of surplus furniture across the University and into the wider community. Furniture4Reuse manages all unwanted furniture from across campus. Instead of items going to waste, the team...
Iftar at the Museum
“What difference does an Iftar at the museum make?” On 12 March, Manchester Museum answered that question, as communities, staff and partners gathered to share an evening that brought people together across faiths and cultures. As the sun set during the holy month of...
Calm night at the Museum
Quiet galleries. Bean bags scattered through the galleries. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, visitors to Manchester Museum experienced the museum and its collections a little differently. On Wednesday 18 March, the Museum hosted Calm Night, a sensory-friendly...
Greater Manchester Repair Week 2026
The 2-8 March was Greater Manchester’s Annual Repair Week. Organised by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM), the week-long celebration aims to encourage local organisations and businesses to host events that champion fixing items as opposed to throwing them away....
Bonds that matter: Intersectional voices in chemistry
The University's Manchester Institute of Biotechnology EDI Committee has launched the seminar series - Bonds that Matter: Intersectional Voices in Chemistry, supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. This initiative directly contributes...
Inspirational workshops at Co-op Academy Medlock
This year, University of Manchester students have delivered a range of engaging presentations to pupils at Co-op Academy Medlock in Ardwick. The initiative forms part of an ongoing partnership with the school, which is located just ten minutes from campus, and aims to...
Memorial to blood scandal victims gets permanent home at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester will become the permanent home of the Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial, which honours the more than 30,000 people who were infected with HIV, Hepatitis and vCJD after receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s - an event...
Major sustainability milestone: main campus hits zero landfill
The University of Manchester has achieved a landmark sustainability goal as we become 100% ‘Zero Landfill’ on Main Campus. Thanks to a joint effort between the Universty's Estates colleagues and our waste contractors, our general, clinical, and offensive waste is now...