What stories do museum objects tell, and which ones have been left out? This is one of the powerful questions at the heart of Decolonise! a new trail at Manchester Museum. The self-guided resource invites visitors to reflect on how museums have been shaped by colonial...
Despite longstanding health campaigns, breast cancer screening uptake remains disproportionately low among women of South Asian heritage in the UK. Recognising that cultural, social, and emotional barriers often go unaddressed in clinical outreach, researchers at The...
Lily Turnbull, a final-year student in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, has been named Volunteer of the Year in recognition of her outstanding leadership and advocacy with the student-led project Once a Month (OaM). Lily...
The University of Manchester has retained its status for a second time as one of the top Universities in the country for openness in animal research. Officially known as Leader in Openness, the award, which needs to be renewed every three years, is given by...
The African & Caribbean Medical Society (ACMS) hosted its inaugural conference last week at The University of Manchester, drawing praise for its bold vision, meticulous organization, and inspirational message: exploring healthcare beyond the bedside. Spearheaded...
Many of our students volunteer either here in Manchester, or elsewhere nationally or internationally. As a University we want to take time every year to thank these volunteers for the skills, commitment and tens of thousands of volunteers hours given. One of the ways...
Peer Support is a vital part of the student experience at The University of Manchester, helping first-year students transition to university life through guidance from student volunteers in higher years on the same course. This year, the Peer Support community...
The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards are an annual celebration highlighting exceptional achievements of Estates and Facilities professionals in the higher education sector. The University of Manchester received the Gold for our solar farm...
Join us on Saturday 14 June, 11am - 4:30pm for a jam-packed day of inspiring Bee Curious talks, hands-on science activities, creative sessions, performances, heritage tours, and the chance to meet with our staff, students and community partners. With over 80...
On 8 May we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners. Our social responsibility activity spans right across the University...
The University's Faculty of Humanities recently celebrated the achievements of Year 13 Pathways to Law students at their graduation ceremony, held at the historic Christie’s Bistro. The celebration marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout...
The Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester, a landmark event, was delivered in partnership by the University of Manchester, the Centre for Ageing Better, the World Health Organization, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and Manchester Metropolitan...
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Manchester, we are excited to announce the launch of a new free bus service for our staff and students. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut air pollution, and lower...
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 of 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 (AMBSAA), 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...
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...
