Renowned theatre director Peter Sellers on How to End A War
The British Academy and The University of Manchester present... Renowned Theatre Director Peter Sellars on "How to End a War: The Living and the Dead Working Together in Baroque Opera". Tuesday 4 February 2025, 6pm at Cosmo Rodewald Hall, Martin Harris Centre, The...
Manchester researchers win Bezos Earth Fund Prize for climate innovation
A research team led by the University's Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize for their research into enhancing carbon capture and reducing methane emissions through the strategic use of Sphagnum moss...
Join Purple Wave 2025 and support life-changing causes at The University of Manchester
Join hundreds of students, staff, alumni and friends for the Great Manchester Run 10K, by joining Team Purple Wave this May. On Sunday 18 May you’ll head to the start line alongside our University community – all wearing your purple T-shirts to create a distinctive...
Collaborative medical programme tackles global health workforce programme
The University of Manchester is strengthening its partnership with Mansoura University, Egypt, as the Mansoura Manchester Medical Program approaches its 20th anniversary in 2025. Established in 2006 as Egypt’s first international medical programme, the initiative...
Tomorrow’s changemakers: students shine at GM Green Summit
University students from across Greater Manchester gathered at the GM Green Summit last month to showcase their innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. The annual event, hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,...
Celebrating 125 years of the John Rylands Library in Manchester
The John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025 with Rylands125, a special year-long events and exhibitions programme. This initiative by The University of Manchester Library will delve into the Library’s storied past, celebrate its vibrant present,...
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
Each year, over 17,000 of our students graduate, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment. Since our University’s foundation, social responsibility and delivering civic...
Manchester retains top 10 global position QS World University Sustainability Rankings
The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. These significant rankings evaluate universities based on...
200 trees for 200 years: celebrating our bicentenary with a greener future
As part of the University’s bicentenary celebrations, we are delighted to announce our exciting initiative to plant 200 trees in recognition of our 200-year legacy as part of our new partnership with City of Trees, an independent charity that plant, look after and...
How our students are giving back to local communities
Studying at The Univesity of Manchester provides access to learn all the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in a professional career such as law, healthcare and engineering. However, there are some things that simply can’t be taught in a classroom. Through our...
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