In June, the Construction Sub-group of the Material Resources Management Group, one of the University’s key sustainability groups, hosted an interactive workshop to explore how we can better embed and track sustainability performance in the University’s construction...
Established in 2004 in the UK and Ireland, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious...
As part of our Bicentenary celebrations, the University has proudly achieved a major milestone in our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. The 200 for 200: Bicentenary Inclusive Recruitment initiative set an ambitious goal - to offer 200...
A University of Manchester graduate, now working as a Policy Specialist at the Central Bank of Ireland, has been volunteering at at Organización para Chicas A.C. (OPC) as as Public and International Relations Coordinator. Since 2023, they have been leading a bold...
The Emerging Scholars Programme was launched in 2022 and brought together a dynamic team of History MA students to advance collective understanding of how profits from the transatlantic slavery economy funded the cultural and educational development of The University...
Here are five stories we are excited to share in this month’s social responsibility newsletter. Firstly, we are thrilled to announce that The University of Manchester has been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions...
We’re proud to announce that The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious Fairtrade University two-star award, recognising our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and global responsibility. The award is delivered as a partnership...
We have retained our position among the world’s leading universities, according to new rankings announced on Thursday 19 June. The annual QS World University Rankings evaluate over 8,000 institutions around the world, based on several different indicators including...
In this short film, Stephanie Snow, the Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research, gives a brief overview of public engagement, its importance to the University and how it inspires our work locally, nationally, and internationally. At The University of...
At The University of Manchester, public engagement is how we share ideas and knowledge, inspire discussion, debate and creativity, and inclusively involve the public in our work. Our commitment to public engagement is supported through our social responsibility...
