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 MUP staff will be volunteering at the new Ardwick branch, thanks to the...
On the evening of 21 March 2025, our Alliance Manchester Business School Alumni Association (Hong Kong) hosted a charity fundraising party at one of The University of Manchester's alumni houses. The event was a resounding success, with 44 attendees registered. Members...
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...
As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide festival on Saturday, 14 June 2025, 11am – 4.30pm. This year’s festival builds on the success of last year’s bicentenary...
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...
In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet demand for urgent dental care can only increase the pressures on our health service, as antibiotics become a substitute for treatment. The chances of a dental...
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...
The recent sustainability careers fair at the University was a huge success, helping students explore career paths that align with environmental sustainability. It was fantastic to see so many meaningful conversations taking place, with students gaining valuable...
This April, across our University campus and beyond we’re embracing the theme "It’s in our nature" to celebrate and promote the natural beauty and biodiversity around our campus. With spring in full swing, we have a range of exciting events designed to inspire...
The University's recent Sustainability Fair was a fantastic showcase of the ethical and sustainable choices available on campus. With a vibrant mix of students, staff, and visitors in attendance, the event highlighted the our commitment to responsible consumption and...
The University's Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is known for its cutting-edge science, but it’s also a “spiritual home” for musicians, too. We were thrilled to host local band Doves and their fans for an exclusive listen to their latest album, Constellations for...
Creative Manchester are pleased to share a new report investigating and evaluating approaches to Arts-Based Participatory Research (ABPR) taking place in cultural partnerships with The University of Manchester. Creative Manchester, an interdisciplinary research...
Manchester City of Literature has announced the dates of the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2025, which will take place in libraries across Greater Manchester from 4-8 June. This year’s Festival of Libraries is headlined by Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Poet Laureate...
Bringing together expertise for just sustainability The launch of the JUST Centre (Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations) marked a significant step toward sustainability and social justice. Hosted by Professors Sherilyn MacGregor (Centre Director) and Matthew...
Hosted by the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI), the first workshop in the Understanding Sustainability in a Turbulent World series took place on 26 February, titled Governing Polycrisis and Sustainabilities. Bringing together experts to discuss...
On Wednesday 30 April the Univeristy is hosting our inaugural Environmental Humanities event, the first in a series to showcase and celebrate some of the diverse work on environmental questions and challenges undertaken by colleagues, alumni and students from across...
An expert from the University has contributed to the ‘River Rescue Kit’, a groundbreaking online resource designed to empower communities to take action against the growing crisis of river pollution. The kit - which provides expert guidance on how ordinary people can...
On Wednesday, 7 May, the University’s GM Policy Hub will be hosting an in-person seminar on supporting schools to increase school attendance. Persistent rates of school absences have increased considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic, with no sign of returning to...
The Universty's Research Impact Team has launched a new Engaged Research Hub. This includes an overview of ongoing work to improve support for engaged research practices at The University of Manchester, links to resources, details about related projects, and a series...
Greater Manchester is the worst place in the UK for toxic air, linked to 1,200 early deaths each year, and with the highest rates of child asthma hospital admissions. We wouldn’t let our children drink dirty water, so why do we allow them to breathe dirty air? How can...
A new report from the University’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has revealed that their ‘Roadmap to Super Low Carbon Live Music’ successfully supported Massive Attack in delivering the lowest-carbon live music event of its kind. Commissioned by the band,...
In a move to support local youth and promote digital equality, IT Services at the University in partnership with the University's Office for Social Responsibility and IT Provider, Stone, has donated laptops to the RAFAC 1263 (Rochdale) Squadron. This will help cadets...
Held in Manchester’s historic Medieval Quarter, The Manchester Medieval Festival offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience an often-overlooked part of the city’s rich history. Developed by Professor Jerome de Groot and his colleagues from the University’s...
