Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025
Many of our students volunteer either here in Manchester, or elsewhere nationally or internationally. As a University we want to take time every year to thank these volunteers for the skills, commitment and tens of thousands of volunteers hours given. One of the ways...
Peer Support Awards ceremony
Peer Support is a vital part of the student experience at The University of Manchester, helping first-year students transition to university life through guidance from student volunteers in higher years on the same course. This year, the Peer Support community...
University celebrates gold win at 2025 AUDE Awards
The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards are an annual celebration highlighting exceptional achievements of Estates and Facilities professionals in the higher education sector. The University of Manchester received the Gold for our solar farm...
Universally Manchester Festival – a community day for all
Join us on Saturday 14 June, 11am - 4:30pm for a jam-packed day of inspiring Bee Curious talks, hands-on science activities, creative sessions, performances, heritage tours, and the chance to meet with our staff, students and community partners. With over 80...
Making a Difference Awards 2025 – celebrating amazing achievements in social responsibility
On 8 May we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners. Our social responsibility activity spans right across the University...
Celebrating success: Pathways to law graduation
The University's Faculty of Humanities recently celebrated the achievements of Year 13 Pathways to Law students at their graduation ceremony, held at the historic Christie’s Bistro. The celebration marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout...
Age-Friendly Futures Summit
The Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, a landmark event, was delivered in partnership by the University of Manchester, the Centre for Ageing Better, the World Health Organization, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and Manchester Metropolitan...
Free bus service trial to reduce Manchester’s congestion and emissions
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Manchester, we are excited to announce the launch of a new free bus service for our staff and students. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut air pollution, and lower...
Literacy charity Bookbanks launches in Manchester in May
Bookbanks, the charity that brings books to food banks, is launching in Manchester, in May. Manchester University Press (MUP) are delighted to share this news, and also share that members of MUP staff will be volunteering at the new Ardwick branch, thanks to the...
Hong Kong charity fundraising party
On the evening of 21 March 2025, our Alliance Manchester Business School Alumni Association (AMBSAA), Hong Kong, hosted a charity fundraising party at one of The University of Manchester's alumni houses. The event was a resounding success, with 44 attendees...
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