Julian Skyrme, Director of Social Responsibility
Social Responsibility news
New report on caring in a changing climate
Dr Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in Environmental Politics at the University, is the lead author of a major report commissioned by Oxfam America that investigates the impacts of climate breakdown and climate mitigation and adaptations on care work.
Everyone is invited to our Making a Difference Awards!
A date for your diary - Tuesday 10 May 18:00 – 19:30 Join us live from the University’s Whitworth Hall to celebrate how our staff, students, alumni and external partners are making a difference Everyone is invited to join our Chancellor Lemn Sissay OBE and our...
Community Festival 2022 – save the date!
On the Saturday 25 June we’ll once again be opening our doors to the local community.
Being Brave: New report highlights innovative solutions to public food procurement in Greater Manchester
Dr Maria Sharmina, a researcher at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the Sustainable Consumption Institute has co-published the report 'Being Brave: Innovative Solutions to Public Food Procurement' with Tess Hayton and Dr Rebecca St Clair. The...
The organisational paradox of affordable flood insurance in the UK
Dr Eli Krull, a researcher at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research at the University, has co-authored a teaching case on the organisational paradox of affordable housing insurance in flood-prone areas in the UK.
Online resources to support sperm and egg donors and their families
Increasing numbers of children are born each year using sperm or eggs from donors.
New good practice recommendations published for information provision for those involved in reproductive donation
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has just published its recommendations for information provision for those involved in reproductive donation (gamete (egg and sperm) and embryo donation).
New good practice recommendations published for information provision for those involved in reproductive donation
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has just published its recommendations for information provision for those involved in reproductive donation (gamete (egg and sperm) and embryo donation).
World Rewilding Day 2022 – Manchester Museum announces Wild, a new exhibition coming in late 2023.
People are starting to value wild more, from wild back gardens to large-scale rewilding projects.
Masters student awarded prestigious British Neuroscience Association Scholarship
Congratulations go to our Integrated Masters student, Haady Brendan Hajar, who has recently been accepted to the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Scholars Programme for 2022.
Breaking the Bias with Professor Gina Rippon
Our Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health were #BreakingtheBias earlier in March when the Faculty hosted its 5th annual International Women’s Day Event, a fabulously insightful and informative talk by Professor Gina Rippon, author and neuroscientist.
DentMan Conference goes global
In its 9th successive year, the student led ‘DentMan’ conference took place in February, attended by over 200 staff, students and oral healthcare professionals from both the University of Manchester and the University of Ghana.
University member of staff is set to cycle 1400km to raise funds for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
News and Media Relations Officer Joe Stafford was so moved by the harrowing images and stories coming from the conflict that he decided he had to do something to help.
University member of staff is set to cycle 1400km to raise funds for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
News and Media Relations Officer Joe Stafford was so moved by the harrowing images and stories coming from the conflict that he decided he had to do something to help.
New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced
Reversing forest loss is essential for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
Thousands of Greater Manchester primary children investigate air quality in their local area
Pupils from 25 primary schools across Greater Manchester have been working scientifically to investigate air quality in their local area, thanks to a partnership between The University of Manchester and the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science.
Sustainability challenge photography competition voting opens soon
Cast your vote in the first Sustainability Challenge Photography Competition from Monday, 25 April – Friday, 29 April.
University publishes initial research into historic links with slavery
The University has published its initial findings into historic links with slavery, involving a number of early benefactors to its predecessor institutions, which went on to become The University of Manchester.
Afrocats takeover at the Whitworth
The Whitworth have partnered up with Afrocats to take over the gallery during February half-term and the Easter Holidays to open the spaces and activities to new families in the city.
The power of partnership: SDG 17 and university partnerships to achieve the goals
February 28 – 4 March was SDG Action and Awareness Week, a campaign hosted by the United Nations Academic Impact organisation.
The Manchester China Institute and Creative Manchester launch their Fourth UK-China Photography Competition
The UK-China International Photography Competition, run by the University’s Manchester China Institute (MCI) and Creative Manchester, is back for the fourth consecutive year.
Manchester charity launches urgent appeal to provide Ukraine medical aid
A humanitarian charity based at The University of Manchester has launched an urgent Ukraine Appeal, as it seeks to raise money to provide emergency medical aid for the millions of people displaced by the Russian invasion of the country.
Manchester Magistrates Initiative
This month we launched the Manchester Magistrates Initiative, a new partnership between the University and the Manchester Magistrates Bench.
University launches bioscience showcase for British Science Week
To celebrate British Science Week (11-20 March), the University is launching a special website of online resources developed by researchers, lecturers, staff and students.