Accounting for more than a third of the world's population, China and India have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. China is already vying with the US for the top spot in the global economy, and on some measures has surpassed it. By the...
Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the European Museum Forum (EMF), organisers of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Manchester Museum, part of The University of...
The University has recently published our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025- 2027, showcasing how our research, teaching and learning, public and civic engagement, and operations are helping to deliver positive impact across all 17 United Nations...
The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The result places Manchester at the top of a global field...
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...
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester City Council have been supported by the University’s GM Policy Hub and academics to create pilot areas of research interest for the city region. Areas of research interest (ARIs) represent an opportunity for local...
Every year, National Volunteer’s Week (1-7 June) is a chance to recognise the colleagues, students and alumni who are channelling their collecting power through volunteering, and say a big thank you for the difference they make across Greater Manchester and beyond....
Creative Manchester host events within the Festival of Libraries every year that allow academics to facilitate events with the public based on their research. Creative Manchester has curated a series of four free events for the Festival programme, showcasing our...
To mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Month in June, join our 'In Conversation' event, centred on the ways GRT communities continue to challenge exclusion while shaping new political, intellectual, and collective self-determined futures. This event is open to...
On Monday 11 May, the University of Manchester co-hosted the second Muslim-Friendly Universities Conference: Researching Equity and Inclusion with Muslim Communities, with one of our donors, the Aziz Foundation. Over 50 delegates attended, including researchers from...
