Pronounced social inequalities, prejudice and discrimination continue to blight people’s lives locally, nationally and internationally – with many of these inequities exposed further during the pandemic. The University of Manchester is one of the leading global higher...
Described by attendees and viewers as a fantastic resource for students, Creative Manchester welcomed award-winning writer, historian, and broadcaster, Professor David Olusoga OBE, for his lecture on what it means to be Black and British and the role of Black History...
Between 22 October and 13 November, the annual ESRC Festival of Social Sciences returns to Manchester for its 20th anniversary, with events taking place both virtually and in person. The Festival will show some of the spectacular research conducted across the social...
Finding the time to nurture relationships with others and connecting with new people can help you feel better and live better. Connect is one of the University’s Six Ways to Wellbeing which encourages our students to make connections at the University helping them...
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a library? Want to create your family oral history but don’t know where to start? Find out at Being Human Festival 2022! What is it? Being Human is the UK's national festival of the humanities. It celebrates how the humanities...
Earlier this year, the University hosted award ceremonies to celebrate the positive impact created from across our University community. After two years of online celebrations, the Making a Difference Awards returned on 10 May with in-person and a livestreamed event...
To mark the UN’s International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, a new project has been launched which aims to help researchers and policymakers to make Greater Manchester a more ‘age-friendly’ region by providing a better understanding of the lives and experiences...
Happy new (academic) year! It’s wonderful to welcome our new and returning students back to our campus.
The University’s Policy@Manchester are delighted to announce their new online collection, Health Inequalities.
A quick survey to show how we are tackling the Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world, and we’re...
This month, we celebrate Black History Month in the UK, and the University is taking the opportunity to recognise and appreciate our Black history at numerous events taking place across the University.
Community action to combat climate change has never been more important.
The 17 SDGs are the world’s call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world, and we’re playing a key role in tackling them. The quality and scale of our impact against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
On 10 October, to celebrate Black History Month, the University’s Creative Manchester will be hosting a panel discussion with leading experts to explore the effects of conspiracy and joint enterprise laws in racializing and criminalizing particular communities and cultures.
The University’s Creative Manchester presents a lecture with award-winning writer, historian and broadcaster, Professor David Olusoga OBE, in celebration of Black History Month.
Ever wanted to find out a little more about public engagement at the University and the personal stories behind those involved? Each month we spotlight colleagues from our University community who are involved in some form of public engagement. Find out what our...
Earlier this year, the University hosted award ceremonies to celebrate the positive impact created from across our University community. After two years of online celebrations, the Making a Difference Awards returned on 10 May with in-person and a livestreamed event...
In summer of 2015, the University partnered as a stakeholder with the Kindling Trust to launch an organic box scheme, Veg Box People, with collection points on campus.
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The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre in Central Library is hosting three globe artworks as part of a UK-wide charitable art education project.
As part of the many events taking place across the University campus for Black History Month, the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network are delighted to be hosting an afternoon with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu.The BAME Staff Network are instrumental in influencing...
Over 40,000 staff and students at the University have been nominated for The Earthshot Prize for their practical action on climate change.
Over 40,000 staff and students at the University have been nominated for The Earthshot Prize for their practical action on climate change.
Senior academics, policy makers, local government officials and business people have gathered in Rochdale for the launch of a major new report written by experts from the University.
In the UK, age-standardised cancer incidence rate is the highest for people living in the most deprived areas with lung cancer seeing incidence rate almost triple for people living in the most deprived areas when compared with the least deprived areas.
