As part of our civic engagement, working in partnership with Manchester City Council, the University has pledged to listen and act together to create a programme of activities for young people.

The trial of a groundbreaking volunteer buddy scheme aimed at improving mobility in older adults has been launched in in Manchester, Cardiff and Stoke.

The University of Manchester’s Dr Anisa Jafar has been named as Young Researcher of the Year by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), for her commitment to Global Health and Emergency Research and for being an excellent role model for young researchers.

The 7 February saw the launch of Recycle Week at the University.

Whilst there is much discourse within the teaching community about the importance of an inclusive curriculum for History, there seems to be a consensus that many attempts to address LGBTQ+ History are tokenistic at best, and that this is an area that requires development for schools.

The University has donated around 80 bikes abandoned across campus this year to local charities who refurbish them to either sell at affordable prices, or provide for no cost to those who most need them.

Dr Dharmi Kapadia, Lecturer in Sociology and Dr Remi Joseph-Salisbury, Presidential Fellow in Sociology at The University of Manchester are leading a team to set up a network to support early career scholars and PhD students who work on race and ethnicity.

Researchers at The University of Manchester’s Sustainable Consumption Institute have published a new report titled ‘How digital platforms are reshaping urban mobility in a time of COVID-19 and after’.

Ever wanted to find out a little more about some of our staff, students and community partners and what inspires them to make a difference? In our “Meet the…” films we feature a series of personal stories and perspectives of being a part of the University.

A new trial has recently opened in Greater Manchester which is to test cutting-edge wearable technologies involving patients who have received cancer treatment.

International Women’s Day 2022 – Live Talk

Museums and galleries have become increasingly aware of the role they have to play in tackling the climate emergency, and the sector is reimagining how it cares and inspires support for our world, its inhabitants and future generations.

Online event – Conserving and researching a collection of 19th Century obstetrical and gynaecological images

Thankfully, January has seen rates of omicron transmission reduce significantly and we’re all looking forward to our campus returning to life for our second semester after January’s examinations. Thanks to everyone who entered or nominated someone for our 2022 Making...

Our University experts are helping to build a greener, fairer and healthier future for all.

The University has a great tradition of celebrating its diverse community and in February we turn the spotlight to our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans staff and students by marking LGBT+ History Month.

Ever wondered what happens at the University’s botanical gardens? Maybe you have never even knew we had such a facility?

In December, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health hosted the 7th Irene Manton Lecture, in partnership with the prestigious Linnean Society of London.

Did you know there are around 200 languages spoken in Manchester at any one time?

The Indigenise Speaker Series was conceived and is organised by Dr Alexandra P.

The University of Manchester is one of only two UK universities to be a member of the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN).

Our University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL), has launched its first postgraduate unit: ‘Creating a Sustainable World: Interdisciplinary Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The University’s Ethical Grand Challenges annual photo competition is back and looking for student entries! This year, the competition has headed in an exciting new direction with the launch of the very first Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition.

In the continuing struggle against COVID19, the impact of the pandemic has shown just how incredible volunteers are.

After last year’s online programme, the University’s Student Volunteering Week is returning this year with a jam-packed schedule of volunteering events and activities to celebrate student volunteering in all its glory.