Greater Manchester's universities contribute more than £4bn to the regional economy every year, educate 125,000+ students and employ more than 20,000 staff. But figures only tell part of the story. Published today, the Greater Manchester Civic University Board 2026...
A new report published this week by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics has reinforced the vital role of Greater Manchester’s Universities in supporting productivity, skills and inclusive growth. The report, Hive of Talent: What...
A new report published by the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) has highlighted Greater Manchester’s Green Careers Mission as a leading example of how universities can use climate education to support the UK’s transition to net zero. The report, Civic...
Students from across Greater Manchester came together to tackle real-world sustainability challenges and support the region’s green ambitions at this year’s Green Careers Mission. Hosted at the University of Manchester, the 2025 Green Careers Mission built on the...
Published in July, the 2025 Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement Annual Report highlights how the region’s five universities, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), are helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing...
University students from across Greater Manchester gathered at the GM Green Summit last month to showcase their innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. The annual event, hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,...
Greater Manchester is set to become the first Creative Health City Region, thanks to a £800,000 grant from Arts Council England’s National Lottery-funded Place Partnership Fund. Led by NHS Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this...
