Meet Mags Bradbury, Head of Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement
In this short film Mags Bradbury, Head of Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement gives a brief overview of our civic engagement work and how it informs and inspires our work in Greater Manchester, and how, working with partners and communities, we aim to improve...
Hong Kong community day
The University's Alliance Manchester Business School Alumni Association in Hong Kong (AMBSAA (HK)) held its first social responsibility event of the year on 12 January 2025 in the bustling Central Business District of Hong Kong. This year’s event was centered around...
Talk 200 inspires global audience
Reaching audiences worldwide Since launching last February, as part of a suite of activities to mark The University of Manchester’s bicentenary year, our Talk 200 lecture and podcast series has reached a wide global audience, drawing views and listens from more than...
Manchester urban diggers: Platt Fields market garden
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, our Environmental Sustainability team recently took part in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) away day at Platt Fields Market Garden — MUD (PFMG), a thriving community-supported agriculture site in Fallowfield....
Our new travel plan
Following a comprehensive impact assessment and review, the University has finalised its new Travel Plan, setting the direction for the next five years. This plan aligns with the Environmental Sustainability strategy and aims to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring...
Local communities help to shape Manchester 2035
On Wednesday 11 December, the University’s Office for Social Responsibility welcomed local residents and representatives from community groups and VCSEs on to campus to participate in a Manchester 2035 strategy-development workshop. Attendees shared ideas on their...
Future Leaders graduate: A year of placement
As a student, I often walked past the row of red-brick terraced houses on Oxford road and wondered what kind of work was going on there – the big purple ‘Legal Justice Hub’ banner outside number 188 had stuck out to me, but I’d never noticed the more discreet sign...
The University marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners
The University of Manchester has marked the launch of its Africa Strategy with a visit to Kenya to celebrate its partnerships with researchers there, who are addressing shared questions as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)....
The University reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with research and innovation pledge
Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, has signed the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice on behalf of The University of Manchester. The Concordat, developed by the UK research and innovation...
Call for expressions of interest for the 2025 Universally Manchester Festival – a community day for all
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester. As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide...