The University of Manchester is one of only two UK universities to be a member of the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN).

Our University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL), has launched its first postgraduate unit: ‘Creating a Sustainable World: Interdisciplinary Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The University’s Ethical Grand Challenges annual photo competition is back and looking for student entries! This year, the competition has headed in an exciting new direction with the launch of the very first Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition.

In the continuing struggle against COVID19, the impact of the pandemic has shown just how incredible volunteers are.

After last year’s online programme, the University’s Student Volunteering Week is returning this year with a jam-packed schedule of volunteering events and activities to celebrate student volunteering in all its glory.

The first ever museum sector-specific Carbon Literacy toolkit launched on 24 January.

Since the pandemic, we have seen necessary increases in some plastic usage across the University in order to protect our staff and students.

The History of Climate Change seeks to encourage an understanding of the history of environmental issues and climate change in order to inspire people to look at ways that they can take action for a better future for all.

The University is supporting Creative Sparks #MadeAtUni, an ongoing national engagement programme which aims to celebrate the immense contribution UK universities make to the creative industries and future economic success.

Ever wanted to find out a little more about some of our staff, students and community partners and what inspires them to make a difference? In our “Meet the…” films we feature a series of personal stories and perspectives of being a part of the University.

Meet the graduate who is dedicating his career to caring for others

Poor water quality in English rivers is the result of chronic underinvestment and multiple failures in monitoring, governance and enforcement, a report from the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has claimed.

A group of our student volunteers have planted over 100 trees in a bid to help fight the planet’s climate and biodiversity crises.

A new report co-published by our Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI) Lecturer Dr Luke Yates, for Greater Manchester Housing Action and Greater Manchester Tenants Union, raises concerns about the proliferation of Airbnb and other short-term letting platforms (STLs) in the city and its effects on local residents.

Each year we invite our University community to enter our Making a Difference Awards.

On Tuesday 7 December, Manchester Museum opened its Fossils Gallery for people to drop off gifts for 'Stan's Secret Santa', a Christmas Gift Appeal in partnership with Invisible Cities, with all donations directly supporting people experiencing homelessness and...

The ‘Being Muslim @ UoM’ round-table discussion, held virtually on Monday 29 November, is believed to be the first staff-focused event dedicated to marking Islamophobia Awareness Month at the University of Manchester.

Dr Julian Skyrme, Director of Social Responsibility

Do you know somebody who is working to improve the lives of others?Are you making a difference in your local community and beyond?Is there a cause that you think needs to be more widely understood? Enter or nominate for a Making a Difference Award!Our annual Making a...

Tuesday, 30 November is Giving Tuesday – the international day to give back and once again the University is supporting our staff and students to get involved.

Academics from the University’s Department of Geography have been involved in ground-breaking research into microplastic pollution and wastewater management in UK rivers.

Our University is supporting White Ribbon Day, a campaign to end violence against women which started on Thursday, 25 November and runs for 16 days.

A public trial of a cycle hire programme has recently launched following a testing phase.

Two University of Manchester medical students have teamed up with a charity based in Manchester, raising money to build Britain’s first 999 Cenotaph to honour the 2 million people working in the NHS and emergency services today.

Access to reliable information about medicines in many countries is often patchy and very challenging.