Make moving house count with Give It Don’t Bin It
Moving house is a great time to declutter! As student tenancies come to an end for this academic year, we’re working to support our students to sort through their things and donate unwanted, good-quality items to charity. The universities, the Students’ Unions,...
104,000 panel solar farm set to power The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has signed a landmark new deal that will see up to 65% of our electricity demand supplied through a brand-new renewables project. We have set ambitious goals to reduce our environmental impact, in line with our core goal of social...
Working with the local community to combat exposure to air pollution
In the heart of Manchester lies Ardwick, a vibrant community grappling with the pervasive issue of air pollution. However, amidst the challenges, there's a glimmer of hope radiating from the collaborative efforts of the University and community organisations. Greater...
Exhibition empowering young people to engineer a net-zero world arrives at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
A travelling exhibition encouraging young people with a passion for climate change to consider a career in civil engineering has arrived at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement. Curated by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the 'Time is running out – help us...
Foregrounding social movement futures: collective action, imagination and methodology
Luke Yates, senior lecturer at the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute, has written an article titled " Foregrounding social movement futures: collective action, imagination, and methodology”. The future – as a theme, research orientation, and mode of...
Research supports the role of faith spaces in support of healthy ageing
Researchers from the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) have spent 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities. Greater Manchester growing older population is becoming...
Summer Solstice celebrations at Jodrell Bank with Creative Manchester
The Universtiy's Jodrell Bank and Creative Manchester are holding two events to mark the Summer Solstice exploring the intersection of art, myth, and science. The events feature panel discussions in celebration of renowned author Alan Garner and a reading and Q&A...
University launches new scholarship in memory of Laura Nuttall
The University’s School of Social Sciences has launched a new scholarship in memory of Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate Laura Nuttall, who passed away exactly a year ago after a long battle against cancer. After being diagnosed at the age of 18 with...
Pathways to Law graduation 2024
On Saturday 27 April, the University celebrated the success of Year 13 students on the Pathways to Law programme at a Graduation ceremony held at The University's Whitworth Art Gallery. Proud family and friends joined us for an afternoon of reflection and celebration,...
Geography laboratories awarded Gold Leaf certification for sustainability and efficiency action
The University’s geography laboratories have been certified as operating to a Gold standard in the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF). The University is committed to environmental sustainability goals as set out in the Environmental Sustainability...
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