Social Responsibility

Colleagues and students from across the University joined us for two open sessions on bringing social responsibility to life through our commitment to public and civic engagement. The sessions highlighted how the Manchester 2035 strategy will help to shape this work...

Here are 5 top stories from June: The University of Manchester has been ranked 1st in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the THE Sustainabilty Impact Ratings! The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603...

Last month Be Aware, Be Empowered won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding teaching innovation in social responsibility category in the 2026 Making a Difference Awards. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and...

On Saturday 13 June 2026, The University of Manchester opened its doors to welcome over 2,700 visitors from our local neighbourhoods and beyond for our annual free, family friendly Universally Manchester Festival.  The Festival brings to life our ongoing civic...

The University of Manchester's Manchester Museum brought Africa Day to life with a vibrant, museum-wide event that welcomed visitors to celebrate the richness, diversity and contemporary relevance of African cultures. Observed annually on 25 May, Africa Day...

As part of British Heart Week, 7-15 June, The University of Manchester highlighted research helping to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease One of the stories being shared features Professor Delvac Oceandy, Professor of Molecular...

As part of Refugee Week 2026, The University of Manchester hosted an event on 18 June for staff and students to explore what it means to be a University of Sanctuary. The event brought together colleagues, academics, cultural institutions, students and charity...

The University's IT plan sets out the goals and priorities that will help the IT Directorate support the University’s wider environmental sustainability ambitions.   John Vass-de-Zomba, Head of Environmental Sustainability in IT Services has stated that: "As the...

The University of Manchester’s Furniture4Reuse store is helping to extend the life of surplus furniture, redistributing items across the University and into the wider community. Rather than going to waste, furniture is reused by staff, students, charities and...