From the question that launched AI to the breakthroughs of today Seventy-five years ago, at The University of Manchester, Alan Turing posed a question that would shape the modern world: “Can machines think?” In his 1950 paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence –...
One World Together is transforming how community organisations around the world can access funding. The initiative was born out of frustration with the existing system, which often privileges large organisations while creating high costs and barriers for smaller...
In support of the University’s commitment to a zero-carbon future, our IT Services held another IT Kit Amnesty, from 20 - 24 October, across the University campus. During the week, staff and students dropped-off any unwanted electronic devices, equipment, and...
The University's Office for Social Responsibility has recently relaunched its Directory of Activities microsite, a searchable online resource showcasing the wide range of work taking place across the University that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable...
Gary Younge, Professor of Sociology at The University of Manchester and award-winning author and broadcaster, has been chosen by publishers Faber to deliver their first ever Faber lecture. Titled Pigeonholed: Creative freedom as an act of resistance, the lecture is an...
In this short film, Julia Durkan, Head of Environmental Sustainability, shares how the University is embedding environmental sustainability into every aspect of our work from teaching and learning to research and operations. One of our recent major achievements is the...
Here are five highlights from our first social responsibility newsletter of the year. First, we have created a new film showcasing ten standout social responsibility initiatives from the past year, shining a spotlight on how the University is driving real change and...
Chemists at The University of Manchester have hosted a series of interactive workshops for refugee children across Greater Manchester, using science to spark curiosity and rebuild confidence for those who have missed out on formal schooling due to displacement and...
Want to make a meaningful contribution to your local community? Becoming a school governor is a powerful way to give back — helping shape the future of education and supporting young people to thrive. As part of the University's widening participation and social...
In June, we launched the Open Doors Project – an initiative to make some of our University meeting rooms available for community use. Finding affordable meeting space in central Manchester can be a challenge, so we set out to provide a practical solution for local...
The University is proud to have its work supporting care experienced and sanctuary seeker students recognised with the renewal of two nationally recognised quality marks this year. The National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) has approved the...
Over the past year, through our commitment to social responsibility, we’ve made remarkable progress in creating positive change; locally, nationally and globally. We were named the top university in the UK and Europe, and second in the world in the Times Higher...
A shocking recent study has revealed a troubling digital divide in type 2 diabetes care, showing that men, Black communities and people with lower education levels are far less likely to access telemedicine. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research the...
A new report is urging tech firms, governments and researchers to break down barriers in assistive technology. A groundbreaking new report by the Royal Society has called for a radical shift in how digital assistive technologies are designed, urging that disabled...
In June, the Construction Sub-group of the Material Resources Management Group, one of the University’s key sustainability groups, hosted an interactive workshop to explore how we can better embed and track sustainability performance in the University’s construction...
Established in 2004 in the UK and Ireland, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious...
At The University of Manchester we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for our whole community, and we’re excited to have just launched our next round of EDI Leadership programmes applications for colleagues. Aimed at developing a diverse pool of...
‘The Bright Idea’ is a landmark sustainability initiative, delivering up to 65% (58GWh) of the University’s annual electricity demand through a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with partner, Enviromena. In May 2025, the initiative received a Making a...
Work led by the Universty's Professor Vanessa Higgins, Professor of Data Literacy and Professor Debora Price, Professor of Social Gerontology made headlines in The Guardian following the UK Data Service Health Studies User Conference in June, which brought national...
A new report from experts at the University of Manchester and Durham University reveals how the UK asylum system may be contributing to memory problems among people seeking asylum—making it harder for them to access protection and support. The report, based on a...
As part of our Bicentenary celebrations, the University has proudly achieved a major milestone in our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. The 200 for 200: Bicentenary Inclusive Recruitment initiative set an ambitious goal - to offer 200...
A University of Manchester graduate, now working as a Policy Specialist at the Central Bank of Ireland, has been volunteering at at Organización para Chicas A.C. (OPC) as as Public and International Relations Coordinator. Since 2023, they have been leading a bold...
The Emerging Scholars Programme was launched in 2022 and brought together a dynamic team of History MA students to advance collective understanding of how profits from the transatlantic slavery economy funded the cultural and educational development of The University...
What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? At The University of Manchester’s School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), the answer is: they thrive as Change-makers The...
In July, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), a partnership between global higher education and the United Nations, hosted the HESI Global Forum 2025 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025)....
