No Mow May: we’re taking part are you?
We’re liberating our lawns and providing a space for nature on campus this May! No Mow May is Plantlife’s annual campaign calling all garden owners and green space managers to allow lawns to grow freely for a month to provide a much-needed boost for wild plants and...
Sustainability Action Month: a month of impact and inspiration
Throughout April our University campus came alive with over 46 exciting events spread across four weeks, each dedicated to addressing crucial facets of sustainability. From advocating for climate action to promoting sustainable living practices, Sustainability Action...
Empowering communities in Uganda: The impact of the University’s partnership with the Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
With infectious disease being a leading cause of death in Uganda, as well as various other socio-economic adversities, the collaborative partnership between the University and the Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), has brought about a transformation in the...
How biodiverse is our campus?
The University’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy aims to protect and enhance our environment and prevent uncontrolled climate change. One of the core goals of the strategy, is ‘valuing nature’ which focuses on how we work with and alongside nature. We want our...
Catch-up on our Talk 200 podcasts and lectures – celebrating 200 years of making a difference
Don’t miss the first three episodes in our Talk 200 series which shine a light on The University of Manchester's major contributions to health inequalities, addressing energy challenges and boosting regional economic growth. Talk 200 is the new lecture and podcast...
Collections Encounter at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library: Deaf Community, Culture and Collections
Free event on Friday 14 June, with curator Steven Hartshorne and British Sign Language interpreters On Friday, 14 June, the John Rylands Research Institute and Library will be hosting a public collections encounter, ‘Deaf Community, Culture and Collections’, as part...
Peer Support community celebrated at awards ceremony
The University's annual Peer Support Awards event took place at Whitworth Hall on the evening of 25 April 2024. The Peer Support Awards evening celebrated the exceptional contributions of peer mentors, PASS leaders, and student and staff coordinators, who generously...
Celebrating Volunteer of the Year 2024
On Tuesday, 7 May, the University celebrated exceptional volunteering by individuals and student groups at this year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. From empowering communities in Myanmar to advocating for democratic participation closer to home, as well as driving...
University of Manchester named University of the Year at Educate North Awards
The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at this year’s Educate North Awards. The recognition comes during our Bicentenary year and is a testament to two centuries of outstanding contributions in learning,...
Venture Further Awards 2024
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at The University of Manchester is delighted to announce its social and environment category winners after successfully concluding the Venture Further Awards 2024, the UK’s leading university-led start-up competition. The...