Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to high value careers and vital life skills. Research commissioned by the Bank of England shows that students in London are...
Find out about some of our social responsibility highlights from March: First, we’ve launched a new project with Medlock Primary School in Ardwick. Our students are sharing their educational journeys and passions with pupils showing University as an exciting option...
As Director of Campus Services, Alison Shedlock plays a central role in shaping how hospitality, events and house services operate across The University of Manchester. Her leadership shows how catering and campus services can contribute far beyond daily operations,...
The University's Environmental Sustainability team, Professor Jennifer O'Brien and Ardwick Climate Action have organised the Sunny Campus Project. This project aims to populate our campus with sunflowers in late August and early September to celebrate the Medebridge...
The University of Manchester’s Furniture4Reuse store extends the life and value of surplus furniture across the University and into the wider community. Furniture4Reuse manages all unwanted furniture from across campus. Instead of items going to waste, the team...
“What difference does an Iftar at the museum make?” On 12 March, Manchester Museum answered that question, as communities, staff and partners gathered to share an evening that brought people together across faiths and cultures. As the sun set during the holy month of...
Quiet galleries. Bean bags scattered through the galleries. During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, visitors to Manchester Museum experienced the museum and its collections a little differently. On Wednesday 18 March, the Museum hosted Calm Night, a sensory-friendly...
The 2-8 March was Greater Manchester’s Annual Repair Week. Organised by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM), the week-long celebration aims to encourage local organisations and businesses to host events that champion fixing items as opposed to throwing them away....
The University's Manchester Institute of Biotechnology EDI Committee has launched the seminar series - Bonds that Matter: Intersectional Voices in Chemistry, supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. This initiative directly contributes...
This year, University of Manchester students have delivered a range of engaging presentations to pupils at Co-op Academy Medlock in Ardwick. The initiative forms part of an ongoing partnership with the school, which is located just ten minutes from campus, and aims to...
The University of Manchester will become the permanent home of the Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial, which honours the more than 30,000 people who were infected with HIV, Hepatitis and vCJD after receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s - an event...
The University of Manchester has achieved a landmark sustainability goal as we become 100% ‘Zero Landfill’ on Main Campus. Thanks to a joint effort between the Universty's Estates colleagues and our waste contractors, our general, clinical, and offensive waste is now...
The University of Manchester has been featured in a Times Higher Education feature exploring how universities can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The article explores the role of universities as cultural anchors that...
Join Creative Manchester, one of The University of Manchester Research Platforms, at the next event in the Solstice and Equinox series as they explore Manchester’s cotton industry and its global connections. Cottonopolis examines how 18th-century Manchester was...
The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering brought FunLab back to the Trafford Centre on 7 and 8 March to mark the start of British Science Week. This was the first time the event had taken place since COVID, when it was known as ScienceX, and it was by far...
Energy, empathy and expertise came together earlier this month as our Year 2 MPharm students at the University of Manchester stepped into the community to lead the inspiring “Be Aware, Be Empowered” campaign. With a clear public health mission - to promote early...
The University’s Occupational Health Service is playing a vital role in protecting the wellbeing and health of our staff and students on campus. At a time when the UK faces a declining occupational health workforce, Manchester is leading the way by introducing nursing...
The University's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health was proud to host its annual International Women’s Day event, bringing together staff, students and members of our wider community for an inspiring programme dedicated to women’s health. More than a traditional...
Join the University of Manchester’s School of Social Sciences for the annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture on Wednesday 29 April, 4:00–6:30pm, at the Roscoe Building, Theatre B. This year’s lecture will be delivered by trailblazing legal leader and equality advocate Dr...
Around 75% of mental health beds in the UK are occupied by someone experiencing a relapse. CareLoop, developed through a partnership between The University of Manchester, National Health Service (NHS) clinicians and people with lived experience, is helping care teams...
The University of Manchester is showcasing how meaningful collaboration can turn research into real-world change through its Research impact, shaped together campaign. One featured story highlights C3 Biotechnologies Ltd, a company born from University research that...
A new report from The University of Manchester is helping to shape national discussions on improving the recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the UK. Dr Torik Holmes, Hallsworth Research Fellow at the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute, has led the...
Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS), led by the University’s Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) continues to make a powerful and lasting impact by inspiring young people to become curious, confident young scientists. The...
Join the University's Creative Manchester and the Manchester Museum for an informal research café on Thursday 23 April 12 – 2pm. We will be exploring the ways in which cultural institutions and faith spaces bring people together. As societies become increasingly...
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 11am - 4.30pm will see The University of Manchester welcome thousands of visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond on to campus for our annual family friendly festival. This year’s Universally Manchester Festival will have something...
