Manchester Urban Institute unites academic staff from across the University with stakeholders at local, national and global levels who have a shared interest in urban environments. In 2023, the Institute received funding from Manchester University’s Humanities...
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Using the power of football to help young people make positive life choices
The University's Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Social Responsibility & Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team is working with the Manchester United Foundation (MUF) to showcase the excitement of science and engineering to local secondary...
Free event: The Manchester model – Justin O’Connor and Isaac Rose in conversation
Please join Manchester University Press at Blackwell’s Manchester for a FREE event with authors Justin O’Connor and Isaac Rose discussing Culture is not an industry and The Renter City – two new books which critically examine the creative industries and the Manchester...
Manchester-led study tackling COVID-19 in informal Kenyan settlements
It is estimated that 25% of the world’s urban population live in informal settlements, with this figure increasing to an astounding 51% in sub-Saharan locations. Defined as residential areas, whereby individuals do not have formal ownership of the land, such locations...
The power of community: launching One World Together community space
University of Manchester staff and students are delighted to invite you to join 'One World Together' in celebrating the launch of its new Community Space. Friday 15 March, 3.00-4.30pm (followed by a drinks reception) University Place Lecture Theatre A, The University...
Sustainability careers week
The University's Sustainability Careers Week starts Monday, 5 February with a schedule of events designed to help students explore roles in environment and sustainability sectors. One of the highlights of this year’s celebrations will include the return of our...
AI and transport seminar
The University's Policy@Manchester’s GM Policy Hub is hosting a seminar on 15 February 2024, which will focus on artificial intelligence in transport and its impact on urban and transport planning. Speakers include Professor Ransford A. Acheampong, Senior Lecturer in...
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024: nominations now open
The University of Manchester is home to amazing individuals who, in addition to their studies, dedicate their time to various causes. Now is your chance to recognise their efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards! Make a nomination before Monday, 4 March...
Student Volunteering week is back for 2024
Taking place in February, Student Volunteering Week is a joint initiative between the University of Manchester’s Volunteering and Awards Team and the Students’ Union. It aims to celebrate our student volunteers for all their amazing work over the past 12 months,...
Team Rwanda: Our flagship overseas volunteer programme returns
After a successful project in summer 2023, the University’s flagship overseas project Team Rwanda is due to go ahead again this summer. The partnership project between the University and Azizi Life will see a group of students travel to Rwanda to volunteer alongside...