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.

The first ever museum sector-specific Carbon Literacy toolkit launched on 24 January.

Since the pandemic, we have seen necessary increases in some plastic usage across the University in order to protect our staff and students.

The History of Climate Change seeks to encourage an understanding of the history of environmental issues and climate change in order to inspire people to look at ways that they can take action for a better future for all.

The University is supporting Creative Sparks #MadeAtUni, an ongoing national engagement programme which aims to celebrate the immense contribution UK universities make to the creative industries and future economic success.

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.

Meet the graduate who is dedicating his career to caring for others

Poor water quality in English rivers is the result of chronic underinvestment and multiple failures in monitoring, governance and enforcement, a report from the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has claimed.

A group of our student volunteers have planted over 100 trees in a bid to help fight the planet’s climate and biodiversity crises.

A new report co-published by our Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI) Lecturer Dr Luke Yates, for Greater Manchester Housing Action and Greater Manchester Tenants Union, raises concerns about the proliferation of Airbnb and other short-term letting platforms (STLs) in the city and its effects on local residents.

Each year we invite our University community to enter our Making a Difference Awards.

On Tuesday 7 December, Manchester Museum opened its Fossils Gallery for people to drop off gifts for 'Stan's Secret Santa', a Christmas Gift Appeal in partnership with Invisible Cities, with all donations directly supporting people experiencing homelessness and...

The ‘Being Muslim @ UoM’ round-table discussion, held virtually on Monday 29 November, is believed to be the first staff-focused event dedicated to marking Islamophobia Awareness Month at the University of Manchester.