Social Responsibility

As the first UK university to establish social responsibility as a core goal, it has long been part of what makes The University of Manchester distinctive and values-led. To build on our existing efforts and ensure we’re addressing the most pressing challenges facing...

Did you know, the University of Manchester is a University of Sanctuary? Universities of Sanctuary is a national network of university staff, lecturers, academics and students. They are working to make Higher Education institutions places of safety, solidarity and...

Here are our 5 top social responsibility stories this month: Earlier this month, we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards, celebrating the achievements of 34 students, colleagues, alumni and partner initiatives making a positive difference through social...

Last year, we launched the Open Doors Project, an initiative making University meeting rooms available for community use. At the beginning of 2026, we relaunched the project with expanded availability, helping more local groups access free spaces to meet, connect and...

The Sustainability Champions are a group of dedicated student volunteers who choose to take on an additional role alongside their degree programme to promote awareness of sustainability issues among their student peers and encourage environmental action.  The...

Research shows that being in nature is vital to maintaining good health and wellbeing! 'It’s In Our Nature' is The University of Manchester’s annual nature engagement campaign. Taking place over April, the campaign encourages colleagues, students and members of the...

Across the University, around 55,000 staff and students travel to our Oxford Road campus during a typical week. Commuting plays a huge role in everyday life at The University of Manchester. Whether it’s sitting in traffic, dashing for a delayed train, squeezing onto a...

Erin Pallott is a Science Communication Officer at The University of Manchester, working across the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation and the Manchester Cell-Matrix Centre.   Her role is all about helping researchers share their work in ways that...