In February each year, the University commemorates the contributions made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+) and other community members to society. It is a time to celebrate achievements but also to reflect on the struggles faced in the past and present time....
The University's Faculty of Humanities is proud to announce a new partnership with The Access Project, an organisation that supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to raise their aspirations, access top universities and achieve social mobility. We...
A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at The University’s Jodrell Bank Observatory to improve the accuracy of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions estimates. The station, part of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement...
The University’s Professor Jackie Carter has delivered a compelling message on the importance of data-driven legacy and sustained action at the 7th Pankhurst-Fawcett Scorecard Reveal, hosted by GM4Women2028 at Stockport County Football Club. Established in 2018,...
The University's Faculty of Science and Engineering has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing. Led by renowned Greater Manchester chef Simon Wood, these sessions offer...
The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease research from the leading charity. The award from the BHF is part of a...
Firstly, we published a new economic report by London Economics showing the significant economic impact of the University, regionally and nationally. Total economic impact on the UK economy in the 2022-23 academic year stood at £7.3 billion. A big thank you to the...
In this short film Mags Bradbury, Head of Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement gives a brief overview of our civic engagement work and how it informs and inspires our work in Greater Manchester, and how, working with partners and communities, we aim to improve...
The University's Alliance Manchester Business School Alumni Association in Hong Kong (AMBSAA (HK)) held its first social responsibility event of the year on 12 January 2025 in the bustling Central Business District of Hong Kong. This year’s event was centered around...
Reaching audiences worldwide Since launching last February, as part of a suite of activities to mark The University of Manchester’s bicentenary year, our Talk 200 lecture and podcast series has reached a wide global audience, drawing views and listens from more than...
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, our Environmental Sustainability team recently took part in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) away day at Platt Fields Market Garden — MUD (PFMG), a thriving community-supported agriculture site in Fallowfield....
Following a comprehensive impact assessment and review, the University has finalised its new Travel Plan, setting the direction for the next five years. This plan aligns with the Environmental Sustainability strategy and aims to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring...
On Wednesday 11 December, the University’s Office for Social Responsibility welcomed local residents and representatives from community groups and VCSEs on to campus to participate in a Manchester 2035 strategy-development workshop. Attendees shared ideas on their...
As a student, I often walked past the row of red-brick terraced houses on Oxford road and wondered what kind of work was going on there – the big purple ‘Legal Justice Hub’ banner outside number 188 had stuck out to me, but I’d never noticed the more discreet sign...
The University of Manchester has marked the launch of its Africa Strategy with a visit to Kenya to celebrate its partnerships with researchers there, who are addressing shared questions as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)....
Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, has signed the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice on behalf of The University of Manchester. The Concordat, developed by the UK research and innovation...
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester. As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide...
How do different people experience the natural world, and how can you capture and understand ideas of wildness? These are the questions at the heart of an inspiring artist residency at The University's Manchester Museum in partnership with Venture Arts. For this...
Lindow Moss, a raised peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow, is known for being the home of Britain’s most famous bog body, Lindow Man. However, until recently, the sprawling wetland located in the heart of a suburban area was largely neglected. Learning from the past,...
On 11 June, author of 'Unburied', Hannah Priest, will be in conversation with Manchester Museum's Curator of Egypt and Sudan, Dr. Campbell Price. Unburied is the macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the 'Manchester Mummy'. In 1835,...
In a new economic report, The University of Manchester’s far-reaching benefit to the region and to the UK was revealed - for every £1 invested in research activities, the University generates £5.95 in productivity benefits to the UK economy. The University of...
Creative Manchester, one of The University of Manchester’s four Research Platforms, will be celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 with an event in partnership with MACFEST Muslim Arts and Culture Festival. On Wednesday 5 March at The Whitworth, Dr Jenna Ashton...
Join us at the John Rylands Library for the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette's acclaimed debut, Welcome to the club. Manchester University Press would like to invite you to the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette’s acclaimed debut, Welcome to...
Our bicentenary inclusive recruitment campaign, launched as part of The University of Manchester’s bicentenary celebrations, is an initiative contributing to our social responsibility objectives by diversifying the talent pools we recruit from. Designed to reduce...
Here are five highlights from our first social responsibility newsletter of 2025. We are excited to reaffirm our status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining our position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. The...
