Congratulations are in order for Willow Stephenson 18, who joined The University of Manchester in September to study Sociology and German. Willow has been confirmed as a recipient of a new University bursary for care-experienced or care-leaver students launched for...
We are delighted to announce that between 19 October to 9 November 2024, the annual Festival of Social Science returned to Manchester for its eleventh year, with events taking place at three different venues across Greater Manchester. The festival is a key element of...
The University of Manchester has won a prestigious International Green Gown Award in recognition of its ambitious decarbonisation plans. The ‘Zero Carbon Without a Net’ initiative is part of our Environmental Sustainability strategy, which was launched last July, and...
As part of our bicentenary year, the University is delighted to announce a new partnership in support of City of Trees, the community forest for Greater Manchester to create better, greener places. City of Trees is an independent charity that plant, look after and...
The University of Manchester has welcomed Professor Stephanie Snow as our new Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research. Between 2017 and 2024 Stephanie served as Academic Lead for Community Engagement and Involvement, providing leadership, direction and focus...
Graphene@Manchester, in collaboration with four industry partners, has received £400,000 from Innovate UK's decarbonising concrete fund to accelerate the commercialisation of more sustainable concrete. Adding graphene to concrete can reduce CO₂ emissions by using less...
A leading nanomedicine researcher has secured a €1.5m (£1.3m) European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to push forward pioneering research on Alzheimer’s disease and glioblastoma. The five-year project, NanoNeuroOmics, aims to combine breakthroughs in...
20 years ago this October, Professors Sir Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov published the first graphene paper. First isolated as part of their regular Friday Night Experiments, their breakthrough material sparked a global 2D materials research revolution that is...
The University has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity. The University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) was created by Student Minds in partnership with leading higher education bodies and...
The University of Manchester has launched a new capability, Unit M, to rethink how it supports the region’s innovation economy. With a mandate to drive the University’s new approach to innovation, Unit M will connect and catalyse the innovation ecosystem in Manchester...
The University's Justice Hub had the honour of hosting Attorney General Lord Hermer KC in September. The visit highlighted the work of our Legal Advice Centre, Manchester Innocence Project and our connection to the broader legal profession in the North West region....
In our latest Talk 200 lecture and podcast series Professor Mike Shaver, Professor of Polymer Science and Director of Sustainable Futures at The University of Manchester, discusses the complex nature of our material world, with a particular focus on plastics. He...
Four new research questions, which will seek to improve global health outcomes, have been co-produced by University of Manchester researchers and their international partners. Leading global health researchers at the University were joined by their international...
Greater Manchester is set to become the first Creative Health City Region, thanks to a £800,000 grant from Arts Council England’s National Lottery-funded Place Partnership Fund. Led by NHS Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this...
During October, the University will be offering the opportunity to recognise and celebrate Black History Month through a variety of events. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by Black people. Established in 1970 in the United...
The University of Manchester is excited to partner with Hazaar, offering our students an eco-friendly, zero-waste platform to buy and sell pre-loved items online and at on-campus market events. Through the Hazaar app, our students can connect within a...
Earlier this year, The University of Manchester opened its first zero emissions building. After a refurbishment, Booth Street East now has the infrastructure to support zero emissions and a new Teaching and Learning Innovation Space has also been introduced. This...
The Environmental Sustainability team at the University of Manchester has released a new film that celebrates the beauty of our campus during the summertime, showcasing the vibrant outdoor spaces that are home to a variety of plants and animals. From buzzing insects...
The University of Manchester has recently launched a reusable and sustainable cup scheme in collaboration with Manchester City Council and InOurNature. The reusable Bee Cup can be found in several hot drink locations across campus and on Oxford Road, encouraging our...
On 1 August The University of Manchester welcomed Professor Duncan Ivison as our new President and Vice-Chancellor. Duncan has spent much of his time over the past few weeks getting out and about and meeting staff, students and members of our local communities. ...
Every August Manchester bursts with Pride, in celebration of our LGBTQ+ communities. This year was no exception, and Manchester Museum was buzzing with activity as visitors were invited to take a look at the objects and collections through a queer lens. As well as...
In a joyful weekend of activities, Manchester Museum’s visitors joined in the celebrations and found out more about the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival, sometimes called the Moon Festival, is the second-largest celebration in China and is celebrated...
How do you prepare for an impending Atlantic hurricane and manage a climate-warmed future? Over 100 secondary school students from Manchester faced these challenging questions as part of the recent the University's Humanitarian and Conflict Response...
Manchester University Press (MUP) are hosting two FREE public events in the coming months. On the evening of the 18 October, join (MUP) for a very special panel discussion event as they explore the cultural tapestry that makes up modern Manchester with local authors...
On Wednesday 2 October, the University's School of Environment Education and Development will host its annual Social Responsibility Lecture in the Cordingley Lecture Theatre, Humanities Bridgeford Street. This year’s event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the...
