Luke Yates, senior lecturer at the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute, has written an article titled " Foregrounding social movement futures: collective action, imagination, and methodology”. The future – as a theme, research orientation, and mode of...
Researchers from the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) have spent 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities. Greater Manchester growing older population is becoming...
The Universtiy's Jodrell Bank and Creative Manchester are holding two events to mark the Summer Solstice exploring the intersection of art, myth, and science. The events feature panel discussions in celebration of renowned author Alan Garner and a reading and Q&A...
The University’s School of Social Sciences has launched a new scholarship in memory of Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate Laura Nuttall, who passed away exactly a year ago after a long battle against cancer. After being diagnosed at the age of 18 with...
On Saturday 27 April, the University celebrated the success of Year 13 students on the Pathways to Law programme at a Graduation ceremony held at The University's Whitworth Art Gallery. Proud family and friends joined us for an afternoon of reflection and celebration,...
The University’s geography laboratories have been certified as operating to a Gold standard in the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF). The University is committed to environmental sustainability goals as set out in the Environmental Sustainability...
We’re liberating our lawns and providing a space for nature on campus this May! No Mow May is Plantlife’s annual campaign calling all garden owners and green space managers to allow lawns to grow freely for a month to provide a much-needed boost for wild plants and...
Throughout April our University campus came alive with over 46 exciting events spread across four weeks, each dedicated to addressing crucial facets of sustainability. From advocating for climate action to promoting sustainable living practices, Sustainability Action...
With infectious disease being a leading cause of death in Uganda, as well as various other socio-economic adversities, the collaborative partnership between the University and the Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), has brought about a transformation in the...
The University’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy aims to protect and enhance our environment and prevent uncontrolled climate change. One of the core goals of the strategy, is ‘valuing nature’ which focuses on how we work with and alongside nature. We want our...
Don’t miss the first three episodes in our Talk 200 series which shine a light on The University of Manchester's major contributions to health inequalities, addressing energy challenges and boosting regional economic growth. Talk 200 is the new lecture and podcast...
Free event on Friday 14 June, with curator Steven Hartshorne and British Sign Language interpreters On Friday, 14 June, the John Rylands Research Institute and Library will be hosting a public collections encounter, ‘Deaf Community, Culture and Collections’, as part...
The University's annual Peer Support Awards event took place at Whitworth Hall on the evening of 25 April 2024. The Peer Support Awards evening celebrated the exceptional contributions of peer mentors, PASS leaders, and student and staff coordinators, who generously...
On Tuesday, 7 May, the University celebrated exceptional volunteering by individuals and student groups at this year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. From empowering communities in Myanmar to advocating for democratic participation closer to home, as well as driving...
The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at this year’s Educate North Awards. The recognition comes during our Bicentenary year and is a testament to two centuries of outstanding contributions in learning,...
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at The University of Manchester is delighted to announce its social and environment category winners after successfully concluding the Venture Further Awards 2024, the UK’s leading university-led start-up competition. The...
On 9 May we hosted the 10th annual Making a Difference Awards to celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners. Our social responsibility activity spans everything from research, teaching, working with...
Talk 200 is a new lecture and podcast series from The University of Manchester, launching to mark our bicentenary: 200 years of making a difference. This year we’re reflecting on our past, celebrating our present and looking to the future – and Talk 200 invites...
This month we’re sharing five social responsibility highlights from our latest newsletter. Firstly, we are excited to share the news that the Great Science Share for Schools has been granted the prestigious patronage of the United Kingdom National Commission for...
A research paper and recent Alliance Manchester Business School blog reflecting on COP28 developments has generated an invitation for PhD candidate Sandra Hamilton to speak at an international trade forum being co-hosted in the Philippines later this month by the...
Researchers across the University's Faculty of Humanities will come together on 10 April 2024 for an interdisciplinary discussion on plant lives and plant thinking. Organised by the Research Platform Creative Manchester, this ‘Research Café’, held at Contact Theatre,...
Campaign group Ardwick Climate Action, with the support of University of Manchester researchers, has launched a green route where local people can avoid the excessive pollution caused by motor vehicles. The scheme close to Kale Street in Arwick will help combat the...
Charity leaders Nick Bent, Abigail Shapiro and Justin Watson and philanthropist Andrew Brode have been awarded the University’s highest non-degree award, the Medal of Honour. The four have been honoured for their support for charities dedicated to education and social...
The Association of Social Anthropologists in the UK (ASA) has chosen The University of Manchester to host its inaugural anthropology festival. Taking place from Friday 5 - Sunday 7 April, PeopleFest: Public Anthropology Festival 2024 marks a momentous occasion as it...
Manchester University Press is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards 2024. The publishers shortlisted for this award in 2024 are: Bloomsbury Boydell &...
