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As part of our commitment to social responsibility, our Environmental Sustainability team recently took part in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) away day at Platt Fields Market Garden — MUD (PFMG), a thriving community-supported agriculture site in Fallowfield....
Following a comprehensive impact assessment and review, the University has finalised its new Travel Plan, setting the direction for the next five years. This plan aligns with the Environmental Sustainability strategy and aims to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring...
On Wednesday 11 December, the University’s Office for Social Responsibility welcomed local residents and representatives from community groups and VCSEs on to campus to participate in a Manchester 2035 strategy-development workshop. Attendees shared ideas on their...
As a student, I often walked past the row of red-brick terraced houses on Oxford road and wondered what kind of work was going on there – the big purple ‘Legal Justice Hub’ banner outside number 188 had stuck out to me, but I’d never noticed the more discreet sign...
The University of Manchester has marked the launch of its Africa Strategy with a visit to Kenya to celebrate its partnerships with researchers there, who are addressing shared questions as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)....
Our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, has signed the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice on behalf of The University of Manchester. The Concordat, developed by the UK research and innovation...
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester. As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide...
How do different people experience the natural world, and how can you capture and understand ideas of wildness? These are the questions at the heart of an inspiring artist residency at The University's Manchester Museum in partnership with Venture Arts. For this...
Lindow Moss, a raised peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow, is known for being the home of Britain’s most famous bog body, Lindow Man. However, until recently, the sprawling wetland located in the heart of a suburban area was largely neglected. Learning from the past,...
On 11 June, author of 'Unburied', Hannah Priest, will be in conversation with Manchester Museum's Curator of Egypt and Sudan, Dr. Campbell Price. Unburied is the macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the 'Manchester Mummy'. In 1835,...
In a new economic report, The University of Manchester’s far-reaching benefit to the region and to the UK was revealed - for every £1 invested in research activities, the University generates £5.95 in productivity benefits to the UK economy. The University of...
Creative Manchester, one of The University of Manchester’s four Research Platforms, will be celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 with an event in partnership with MACFEST Muslim Arts and Culture Festival. On Wednesday 5 March at The Whitworth, Dr Jenna Ashton...
Join us at the John Rylands Library for the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette's acclaimed debut, Welcome to the club. Manchester University Press would like to invite you to the launch of the paperback edition of DJ Paulette’s acclaimed debut, Welcome to...
Our bicentenary inclusive recruitment campaign, launched as part of The University of Manchester’s bicentenary celebrations, is an initiative contributing to our social responsibility objectives by diversifying the talent pools we recruit from. Designed to reduce...
Here are five highlights from our first social responsibility newsletter of 2025. We are excited to reaffirm our status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining our position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. The...
To welcome us into 2025 Nalin Thakkar, the Vice-President for Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester, provides a brief overview of some of our priorities for the coming year. Our first priority is our work towards developing a new strategy for the...
Discover the environmental impact and sustainable production of food at our Sustainability Fair, taking place on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Drum, University Place. This event is your opportunity to learn more about the ethical and...
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The University’s Manchester Museum is aiming to bring communities together through its events programme, building understanding between cultures and fostering a sense of belonging. The Lunar New Year celebration on 22 January kicked off their calendar of Museum...
The University’s Manchester Museum is aiming to bring communities together through its events programme, building understanding between cultures and fostering a sense of belonging. Stanta Claws brought joy to families across Manchester once more over the recent...
Student Volunteering Week is back for 2025! 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...
After a successful project in summer 2024, the University’s flagship overseas project Team Rwanda is due to go ahead again this summer. The partnership project between the University and Azizi Life will see a group of students travel to Rwanda to volunteer alongside...
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, 3 March,...
The University of Manchester has once again demonstrated its leadership and excellence in higher education by securing two prestigious accolades at the 20th-anniversary edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. Held at the International Convention Centre...
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2025 takes place on 21 February, with an exciting programme of local celebrations announced by Manchester City of Literature and their partners. This year will be the 9th International Mother Language Day observed in...
