University of Manchester academics are working closely with Manchester City Council to tackle health inequalites. Making Manchester Fairer, launched in October 2022, is Manchester City Council’s five-year action plan to address health inequalities in the city. The...
Thirty households in Greater Manchester have supported world leading research on waste. The ‘One Bin to Rule Them All’ project focused on one area of the city chosen because of its socio-economic diversity (Indices of Deprivation, 2019). The research looked at how...
Manchester has become a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning, in recognition of outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all, with the University of Manchester as a strategic partner. Manchester is one of 64 cities, from 35 countries, to join the UNESCO...
As part of the University's widening participation and social responsibility strategy, our award-winning School Governor Initiative (UMSGI) seeks to provide opportunities, training and support for staff from across the University to become and succeed as school...
The University of Manchester’s Data Fellows programme was developed in 2014 to cultivate future social science researchers by providing students with a skill set highly valued by employers. The programme helps students to acquire valuable real-world experience and...
We’re used to talking about 'levelling up' in the terms of the differences in productivity and prosperity between the Greater Southeast of England (including London) and the Midlands and the North. But there are great disparities of economic performance and living...
Following completion of the £15m hello future redevelopment, it has set out to become the museum Manchester needs. Key to that is helping the city’s diverse communities to feel welcome within the Museum’s spaces, to find belonging where they did not previously. Our...
Landmark research by physical geographers at the University has established that urban river beds can be heavily contaminated with microplastics. This research began about eight years ago as a curiosity-driven piece of river catchment science across Greater Manchester...
The University of Manchester, has opened its doors again to Siemens Engineering Graduates, Apprentices, and a Business Development Intern for hands-on Process Control System or PCS7 training. The University is committed to working with young people across our city...
In the heart of the University’s Fallowfield campus sits the Firs Botanical Grounds and Environmental Research Station. This urban oasis is home to vital environmental research, teaching, wellbeing activities and community outreach. The Firs is placing a strong...
ID Manchester was recently revealed to be part of Greater Manchester's £160m Investment Zone. The government funding will support the creation of the a new innovation hub which will provide space for early stage IP-rich companies to grow and scale-up. ID Manchester is...
While many of the main drivers to tackle poverty lie with the central government, partners across sectors and local authorities can play a significant role in boosting local living standards. Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA) is a recognised leader on poverty...
The University's Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) is a nationally recognised hub for teacher development. Through several innovative and research informed projects and programmes, SEERIH engages and develops teachers to ensure...
Manchester Urban Institute unites academic staff from across the University with stakeholders at local, national and global levels who have a shared interest in urban environments. In 2023, the Institute received funding from Manchester University’s Humanities...
The University's Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Social Responsibility & Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility team is working with the Manchester United Foundation (MUF) to showcase the excitement of science and engineering to local secondary...
Happy New Year everyone! As we step into the new year, we’re sharing five social responsibility highlights from our latest newsletter. Firstly, happy birthday to us! 2024 is our 200th anniversary – a year-long celebration of our bicentenary. We kicked-off our...
Each year, over 17,000 students graduate from The University of Manchester, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education and protecting the natural environment. In December, we held our winter graduation, with over...
Please join Manchester University Press at Blackwell’s Manchester for a FREE event with authors Justin O’Connor and Isaac Rose discussing Culture is not an industry and The Renter City – two new books which critically examine the creative industries and the Manchester...
It is estimated that 25% of the world’s urban population live in informal settlements, with this figure increasing to an astounding 51% in sub-Saharan locations. Defined as residential areas, whereby individuals do not have formal ownership of the land, such locations...
University of Manchester staff and students are delighted to invite you to join 'One World Together' in celebrating the launch of its new Community Space. Friday 15 March, 3.00-4.30pm (followed by a drinks reception) University Place Lecture Theatre A, The University...
The University kicked off our bicentenary celebrations with a dazzling light display and fun filled evening of music, poetry and performance. We ‘painted the town purple’ on Wednesday, 17 January with a brilliant pathway of light illuminating Oxford Road to mark the...
The University's Sustainability Careers Week starts Monday, 5 February with a schedule of events designed to help students explore roles in environment and sustainability sectors. One of the highlights of this year’s celebrations will include the return of our...
The University's Policy@Manchester’s GM Policy Hub is hosting a seminar on 15 February 2024, which will focus on artificial intelligence in transport and its impact on urban and transport planning. Speakers include Professor Ransford A. Acheampong, Senior Lecturer in...
The University of Manchester is home to amazing individuals who, in addition to their studies, dedicate their time to various causes. Now is your chance to recognise their efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards! Make a nomination before Monday, 4 March...
Taking place in February, Student Volunteering Week is a joint initiative between the University of Manchester’s Volunteering and Awards Team and the Students’ Union. It aims to celebrate our student volunteers for all their amazing work over the past 12 months,...
