Working with local partners and communities to create better, more sustainable cities
Manchester Urban Institute unites academic staff from across the University with stakeholders at local, national and global levels who have a shared interest in urban environments. In 2023, the Institute received funding from Manchester University’s Humanities...
Using the power of football to help young people make positive life choices
The University's Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Social Responsibility & Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team is working with the Manchester United Foundation (MUF) to showcase the excitement of science and engineering to local secondary...
Our top five stories January
Happy New Year everyone! As we step into the new year, we’re sharing five social responsibility highlights from our latest newsletter. Firstly, happy birthday to us! 2024 is our 200th anniversary – a year-long celebration of our bicentenary. We kicked-off our...
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
Each year, over 17,000 students graduate from The University of Manchester, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment. In December, we held our winter graduation, with over...
Free event: The Manchester model – Justin O’Connor and Isaac Rose in conversation
Please join Manchester University Press at Blackwell’s Manchester for a FREE event with authors Justin O’Connor and Isaac Rose discussing Culture is not an industry and The Renter City – two new books which critically examine the creative industries and the Manchester...
Manchester-led study tackling COVID-19 in informal Kenyan settlements
It is estimated that 25% of the world’s urban population live in informal settlements, with this figure increasing to an astounding 51% in sub-Saharan locations. Defined as residential areas, whereby individuals do not have formal ownership of the land, such locations...
The power of community: launching One World Together community space
University of Manchester staff and students are delighted to invite you to join 'One World Together' in celebrating the launch of its new Community Space. Friday 15 March, 3.00-4.30pm (followed by a drinks reception) University Place Lecture Theatre A, The University...
University lights up for 200th celebration
The University kicked off our bicentenary celebrations with a dazzling light display and fun filled evening of music, poetry and performance. We ‘painted the town purple’ on Wednesday, 17 January with a brilliant pathway of light illuminating Oxford Road to mark the...
Sustainability careers week
The University's Sustainability Careers Week starts Monday, 5 February with a schedule of events designed to help students explore roles in environment and sustainability sectors. One of the highlights of this year’s celebrations will include the return of our...
AI and transport seminar
The University's Policy@Manchester’s GM Policy Hub is hosting a seminar on 15 February 2024, which will focus on artificial intelligence in transport and its impact on urban and transport planning. Speakers include Professor Ransford A. Acheampong, Senior Lecturer in...
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