In the heart of the University’s Fallowfield campus sits the Firs Botanical Grounds and Environmental Research Station. This site is home to vital environmental research, teaching, wellbeing activities and community outreach. The Firs’ mission is to provide a green...
The University has a number of staff network groups and they are a fantastic way to network with people from all over the University. Many of the groups also offer confidential support and advisory services from their members to any member of staff. Staff network...
Manchester Museum has been unveiled as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, the world’s largest museum prize. The news comes at an exciting time for the Museum, as it recently welcomed its one millionth visitor since reopening to the public in...
Moving house is a great time to declutter! As student tenancies come to an end for this academic year, we’re working to support our students to sort through their things and donate unwanted, good-quality items to charity. The universities, the Students’ Unions,...
The University of Manchester has signed a landmark new deal that will see up to 65% of our electricity demand supplied through a brand-new renewables project. We have set ambitious goals to reduce our environmental impact, in line with our core goal of social...
In the heart of Manchester lies Ardwick, a vibrant community grappling with the pervasive issue of air pollution. However, amidst the challenges, there's a glimmer of hope radiating from the collaborative efforts of the University and community organisations. Greater...
A travelling exhibition encouraging young people with a passion for climate change to consider a career in civil engineering has arrived at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement. Curated by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the 'Time is running out – help us...
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...
