The University of Manchester has been featured in a Times Higher Education feature exploring how universities can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The article explores the role of universities as cultural anchors that...
Join Creative Manchester, one of The University of Manchester Research Platforms, at the next event in the Solstice and Equinox series as they explore Manchester’s cotton industry and its global connections. Cottonopolis examines how 18th-century Manchester was...
The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering brought FunLab back to the Trafford Centre on 7 and 8 March to mark the start of British Science Week. This was the first time the event had taken place since COVID, when it was known as ScienceX, and it was by far...
Energy, empathy and expertise came together earlier this month as our Year 2 MPharm students at the University of Manchester stepped into the community to lead the inspiring “Be Aware, Be Empowered” campaign. With a clear public health mission - to promote early...
The University’s Occupational Health Service is playing a vital role in protecting the wellbeing and health of our staff and students on campus. At a time when the UK faces a declining occupational health workforce, Manchester is leading the way by introducing nursing...
The University's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health was proud to host its annual International Women’s Day event, bringing together staff, students and members of our wider community for an inspiring programme dedicated to women’s health. More than a traditional...
Join the University of Manchester’s School of Social Sciences for the annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture on Wednesday 29 April, 4:00–6:30pm, at the Roscoe Building, Theatre B. This year’s lecture will be delivered by trailblazing legal leader and equality advocate Dr...
Around 75% of mental health beds in the UK are occupied by someone experiencing a relapse. CareLoop, developed through a partnership between The University of Manchester, National Health Service (NHS) clinicians and people with lived experience, is helping care teams...
The University of Manchester is showcasing how meaningful collaboration can turn research into real-world change through its Research impact, shaped together campaign. One featured story highlights C3 Biotechnologies Ltd, a company born from University research that...
A new report from The University of Manchester is helping to shape national discussions on improving the recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the UK. Dr Torik Holmes, Hallsworth Research Fellow at the University's Sustainable Consumption Institute, has led the...
Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS), led by the University’s Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) continues to make a powerful and lasting impact by inspiring young people to become curious, confident young scientists. The...
Join the University's Creative Manchester and the Manchester Museum for an informal research café on Thursday 23 April 12 – 2pm. We will be exploring the ways in which cultural institutions and faith spaces bring people together. As societies become increasingly...
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 11am - 4.30pm will see The University of Manchester welcome thousands of visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond on to campus for our annual family friendly festival. This year’s Universally Manchester Festival will have something...
Colleagues from across the University joined the latest Introduction to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement session on 11 February, which explored how social responsibility will be shaped by the delivery of our Manchester 2035 strategy and showcased examples of...
What if the reality of reef ecosystems could be brought to life through play? That is the question behind Enemy of My Anemone, a new, marine biology-inspired card game created by Dr Andrew Angus-Whiteoak, Technical Operations Manager for the Faculty of Biology,...
Find out about some of our social responsibility highlights from February: Firstly, on 7 and 8 March, our Faculty of Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester will bring FunLab, a weekend of free science activities, to the Trafford Centre. Marking...
Meet Melissa Jacobi, Head of Access, Student Development and Success at The University of Manchester. Melissa leads work to ensure equitable access to higher education and positive outcomes for students from all backgrounds, spanning the full student lifecycle from...
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Yet for men with learning disabilities, the pathway from first symptom to survival is marked by inequality. They are significantly more likely to report symptoms consistent with prostate cancer, but...
The University of Manchester, in partnership with Young Interfaith, hosted the City of Manchester Civic Iftar on Saturday 21 February. The event brought together more than 300 guests in Whitworth Hall for an evening of unity, reflection and community connection. Iftar...
Manchester Museum hosted the launch of Powershift on Thursday 19 February, bringing together around 100 young people and business leaders to reimagine how the city approaches social impact. The event was delivered in partnership with W/Youth and sponsored by...
This year the University’s Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility received over 140 entries, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of our staff, students, alumni and external partners to creating positive change in our local communities and across...
Free event: 16 March, 4:30-6:30pm, Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor. Join Creative Manchester, a University of Manchester research platform, for an informal research cafe and exhibition viewing of Sarah Lightman’s Biblical Women. As part of the Centre for Biblical...
Free event: 11 March, 12:30-2:30pm, John Rylands Library. Join Creative Manchester, a University of Manchester research platform on , for an informal research café exploring the ways in which archives and collections can generate social value. Libraries, galleries,...
Huaxia Chinese School marked its 30th anniversary with a community celebration recognising three decades of partnership with the University of Manchester. Huaxia is a community led charity and Sunday school that provides Mandarin and Cantonese language education and...
As Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, Ciaron Wilkinson works across communities in Manchester to build relationships, create access and bring people together through culture. For Ciaron, museums are civic spaces that can build understanding...
