New greenhouse gas monitoring station at Jodrell Bank to improve UK emissions estimates
A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at The University’s Jodrell Bank Observatory to improve the accuracy of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates. The station, part of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement...
Professor Jackie Carter highlights legacy and future of GM4Women2028
The University’s Professor Jackie Carter has delivered a compelling message on the importance of data-driven legacy and sustained action at the 7th Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard Reveal, hosted by GM4Women2028 at Stockport County Football Club. Established in 2018,...
Pilot programme to teach students essential cooking skills
The University's Faculty of Science and Engineering has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing. Led by renowned Greater Manchester chef Simon Wood, these sessions offer...
British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease research from the leading charity. The award from the BHF is part of a...
Our top stories from February
Firstly, we published a new economic report by London Economics showing the significant economic impact of the University, regionally and nationally. Total economic impact on the UK economy in the 2022-23 academic year stood at £7.3 billion. A big thank you to the...
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...
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