Join us at this year’s Community Festival 2023
On Saturday 10 June we'll once again be opening our doors to our local community. Ever fancied hunting for the stars, tickling a robot or fighting killer fungus? Ever wondered how strong chocolate is, how the nervous system works or wanted to share your Manchester...
March round-up
Staff and research students have been sharing their thoughts about how we engage with the public in our research, teaching and cultural activities recently as part of the renewal of our Gold Engage Watermark granted by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public...
Major government funding for Greater Manchester innovation in materials, health and AI
The University of Manchester is at the heart of four new projects that have received a share of millions of pounds awarded to the Greater Manchester Innovation Accelerator, to turn cutting-edge technologies into businesses in Greater Manchester – in order to boost the...
This is not a women’s only fight, we need our allies now more than ever
University of Manchester Chancellor, Nazir Afzal OBE, stunned the audience with his heartfelt and passion filled words on International Women’s Day (IWD) when he joined Professor Rachel Cowan, Dr Natalie Gardiner and Dr Beth Micakovic at the University flagship event....
Connecting through science: Manchester Museum hosts British Science Week
Engaging with millions of people each year, British Science Week (10-19 March 2023) is one of the largest national science festivals in the world. Through thousands of events hosted in universities, museums and public spaces, the annual festival celebrates and aims to...
Brain games: Celebrating pioneering neuroscience research in Manchester
Made up of billions of interconnected neuronal cells, our brain is what makes us who we are. Keeping our most complex organ healthy is key to our wellbeing, yet one in six of us will be affected by a neurological condition in our lifetime. However, world-leading...
Dentistry across continents: Rejuvenating an international partnership
With numerous partnerships across the world, the University prides itself on its global reach. Through collaboration, we exchange ideas and expertise for the benefit of wider society. Raj Ariyaratnam, Professor of Dental Education and Global Oral Health, and Academic...
‘Staying Safe’ Now Live!
The University of Manchester is one of two pilot universities for ‘The Staying Safe Programme’ (TSSP), a new drug education initiative that aims to educate students about drug use and minimise associated harms. The programme is part of a move away from a...
Final call to shape the future of public engagement support at our University
We’re asking our staff and students to share their thoughts on how well we engage the public in our research, teaching and social responsibility activities. The University of Manchester currently holds a Gold Engage Watermark which recognises our commitment to and the...
Exploring the role of the 18th Century church in the transatlantic slave trade
On 19 April, the University will screen the premiere of the documentary ‘After the Flood’, which explores the role of the 18th century church in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the lasting impact of colonialism on modern society. The event is an open invitation to...
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