Can universities become the cultural anchors of their cities?
The University of Manchester has been featured in a Times Higher Education feature exploring how universities can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The article explores the role of universities as cultural anchors that...
Solstice and Equinox Series: Cottonopolis – the origins of global Manchester
Join Creative Manchester, one of The University of Manchester Research Platforms, at the next event in the Solstice and Equinox series as they explore Manchester’s cotton industry and its global connections. Cottonopolis examines how 18th-century Manchester was...
FunLab: a free weekend of science at the Trafford Centre
The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering brought FunLab back to the Trafford Centre on 7 and 8 March to mark the start of British Science Week. This was the first time the event had taken place since COVID, when it was known as ScienceX, and it was by far...
Be Aware, Be Empowered
Energy, empathy and expertise came together earlier this month as our Year 2 MPharm students at the University of Manchester stepped into the community to lead the inspiring “Be Aware, Be Empowered” campaign. With a clear public health mission - to promote early...
Shaping the future of healthcare: How occupational health placements are transforming student learning
The University’s Occupational Health Service is playing a vital role in protecting the wellbeing and health of our staff and students on campus. At a time when the UK faces a declining occupational health workforce, Manchester is leading the way by introducing nursing...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Spotlight on women’s health
The University's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health was proud to host its annual International Women’s Day event, bringing together staff, students and members of our wider community for an inspiring programme dedicated to women’s health. More than a traditional...
Christabel Pankhurst Lecture 2026 – PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality
Join the University of Manchester’s School of Social Sciences for the annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture on Wednesday 29 April, 4:00–6:30pm, at the Roscoe Building, Theatre B. This year’s lecture will be delivered by trailblazing legal leader and equality advocate Dr...
Research impact shaped together: Digital care built to prevent mental health crisis and relapse
Around 75% of mental health beds in the UK are occupied by someone experiencing a relapse. CareLoop, developed through a partnership between The University of Manchester, National Health Service (NHS) clinicians and people with lived experience, is helping care teams...
From lab breakthroughs to industrial biomanufacturing
The University of Manchester is showcasing how meaningful collaboration can turn research into real-world change through its Research impact, shaped together campaign. One featured story highlights C3 Biotechnologies Ltd, a company born from University research that...
New report: Rethinking flexible plastic recycling
A new report from The University of Manchester is helping to shape national discussions on improving the recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the UK. Dr Torik Holmes, Hallsworth Research Fellow at the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute, has led the...
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