What stories do museum objects tell, and which ones have been left out? This is one of the powerful questions at the heart of Decolonise! a new trail at Manchester Museum. The self-guided resource invites visitors to reflect on how museums have been shaped by colonial...
The University's Faculty of Humanities recently celebrated the achievements of Year 13 Pathways to Law students at their graduation ceremony, held at the historic Christie’s Bistro. The celebration marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout...
The Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, a landmark event, was delivered in partnership by the University of Manchester, the Centre for Ageing Better, the World Health Organization, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and Manchester Metropolitan...
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Manchester, we are excited to announce the launch of a new free bus service for our staff and students. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut air pollution, and lower...
Bookbanks, the charity that brings books to food banks, is launching in Manchester, in May. Manchester University Press (MUP) are delighted to share this news, and also share that members of MUP staff will be volunteering at the new Ardwick branch, thanks to the...
Professor Brian Heaphy, Dr Jaime Garcia Iglesias and Dr Neta Yodovich from the Dating App Connections project have produced a series of free resources with the aim of supporting the healthy, safe, and fun use of dating apps. With as many as 1 in 10 people in the UK...
Academics from The University of Manchester are bringing klezmer, a type of Jewish folk music, into the local community as part of a project to create intercultural encounters and improve intercultural awareness through music. Richard Fay and Daniel Mawson received a...
This month we are excited to announce the launch of the British Heart Foundation's Centre of Research Excellence, which will serve as a world-class research hub focusing on key cardiovascular diseases. A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at the...
In this short film Jen O’Brien, the University’s Academic Lead for Sustainability Teaching and Learning, gives a brief overview of her work. She explains that in order to enable a greener, healthier and fairer future we need to think differently and radically, and...
Recycling can be confusing, but our Environmental Sustainability team is working to make it easier for students to do the right thing. Our new Trash Talks campaign aims to clear up recycling confusion by providing clear and accessible guidance for students. We've...
