Social Responsibility

Here are five highlights from our last social responsibility newsletter of the year.  Firstly, we are excited to announce that our annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility and civic engagement are open for entries. If you are a student, member of...

As awareness grows around the environmental and health impacts of textile production and consumption, natural dyeing is gaining interest as a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyeing. A partnership between The University of Manchester, Woven and...

Amanda Bamford, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences at The University of Manchester, has delivered the tenth Irene Manton lecture. The lecture, which celebrates the significant contributions made by women to the study of the Natural Sciences, was delivered in...

Staff and students from the School of Dentistry at The University of Manchester celebrated the Roots to Dental programme, an initiative that offers Dentistry students important learning opportunities while also serving the Greater Manchester community. The programme...

In the UK, 18 million adults are deaf or have hearing loss, many of whom face invisible challenges. Hear Me!, an exhibition at The University of Manchester, highlights the invisible impact of hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness by showcasing the lived experiences of...

The University of Manchester’s journey toward a zero-carbon future continues to make exciting progress with its partnership with Enviromena to supply up to 65% of the University’s electricity demand through the Medebridge Solar Farm in Essex.  Since signing the...

The University of Manchester has taken a significant step forward in its Environmental Sustainability Strategy with the approval of the Valuing Nature Action Plan. This initiative aims to transform the University's estate into a thriving environment where people and...

This month, Greater Manchester universities, in collaboration with local industry partners, launched an exciting initiative developed by the GM Civic University Board's Green Skills Working Group. Students from the five Greater Manchester Universities formed...

On Thursday, 5 December, the University’s GM Policy Hub will host a seminar on decarbonising domestic heating. As the University’s policy engagement institute, Policy@Manchester connects researchers with policymakers and influencers, fosters long-term policy...

Are you making a difference to society or the environment? Or do you know someone who is? If the answer is yes, then why not enter the University’s annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility.  The Making a Difference Awards celebrate the positive...