Older people in the UK are experiencing a combination of pressures arising from the cost of living crisis, the impact of COVID-19, and cuts affecting health and social care. A report out this week from Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) argues that as the...
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Sustainable shop products
Shop eco-friendly products at the University's Whitworth gallery shop Looking for sustainable Christmas gift ideas? The Whitworth shop has you covered. Check out our new collection from The Hide Ranger. The Hide Ranger is a Manchester based designer who works with...
‘Santa Claws’ is coming to town
Manchester Museum’s beloved Tyrannosaurus rex, Stan, is getting into the festive spirit by pulling on his Santa hat for a charity gift appeal. Stan’s Secret Santa will run from Tuesday 5 December until Friday 8 December and Stan will wear the giant hat, created by...
Forum with older people as part of Manchester Urban Ageing Research group
Understanding the relationship between population ageing and urban change has become a major issue for public policy and an increasingly important area for interdisciplinary research. The Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) brings together researchers from...
Bringing nature into our campus: Biodiversity events in Michael Smith quad
The integration of biodiverse green spaces within urban settings holds immense value. These spaces improve human health and wellbeing and help to combat the global challenge of biodiversity decline. It is therefore extremely important to embrace biodiverse green...
Staff kitchens go eco-friendly with new food waste caddies
In an effort to make our University more sustainable, food waste caddies have been installed in all staff kitchens on the main campus. This implementation follows the successful trial run of food waste collections in three main campus buildings. The goal is simple: to...
Emissions from air travel cut by 46% compared to pre-pandemic levels
During the first year of adopting our new travel policy, our University has achieved an impressive milestone. We have nearly halved our air travel emissions, decreasing them from 18,641 tonnes of CO2e (CO2equivalent) in 2018/19 to just over 10,000 tonnes of CO2e in...
Medicine unboxed: an exhibition of artefacts from the Museum of Medicine and Health
10am-5pm, Thursday 7 December Manchester Central Library Students of Art Gallery and Museum Studies in the University's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, will present a one-day only display of medical instruments and equipment from the Museum of Medicine and...
Embracing the magic of nature on campus
With winter fast approaching take a few moments with a warm cup in hand to witness the spectacular transformation of nature at the University by watching our autumn video. The shift from the warmth of summer to the falling temperatures of autumn brings forth a...
Solstice and Equinox series continues with Jeanette Winterson CBE and Alice Oswald
The ‘Solstice and Equinox’ series of events, presented by the University's Research Platform Creative Manchester, continues this December with appearances from two high-profile writers in two of the University’s finest cultural institutions. Award-winning writer,...
The Whitworth is awarded Gallery of Sanctuary status
The University's Whitworth gallery is the first gallery in the North-West of England to proudly join the hundreds of local councils, schools, universities, libraries, and cultural institutes who have Sanctuary status, pledging to create a culture of solidarity and...
African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects
The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) based at The University of Manchester is commencing pilot action research projects in four African cities: Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Maiduguri, Nigeria and Mogadishu, Somalia. Aimed at reducing urban poverty and...
Future policy challenges for the future of work
Policy@Manchester, the University's policy engagement institute has recently released Working Futures – a new report for national and local policymakers providing thought leadership on work, employment, and the challenges around equity, opportunity and decent working...
Mental health policy collection
A new collection of evidence-led policy articles on mental health and wellbeing was launched on World Mental Health Day by Policy@Manchester, the University’s policy outreach and engagement team. The collection – Open Minds: mental health and wellbeing in policy and...
GDI’s Professor Stephanie Barrientos Joins Fairtrade Foundation’s Board of Trustees
For over 60 years, The University of Manchester has been at the forefront of Development Studies and The Global Development Institute continues to drive forward new ideas promoting sustainable development and social justice for all. The Global Development Institute...
Running towards bicentennial success: Our purple wave great Manchester run challenge
The University of Manchester is excited to announce that our Purple Wave participants will be part of the Great Manchester Run, with two race distances for people to choose from – 10K or a half marathon (21km). This is scheduled for Sunday 26 May 2024. With a legacy...
University of Manchester awarded Silver Race Equality Charter Award
The University of Manchester has been awarded a Silver Award – one of only two Higher Education Institutions in the UK to now hold this award. The result follows the submission of a Race Equality Charter (REC) submission to Advance HE in July. REC is part of Advance...
Our top five stories from October
As we step into a new month, we’re sharing five social responsibility highlights from our latest newsletter. We are delighted to have achieved the highest possible score in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework, recognising our work in public and community...
In conversation – Jon Alexander
Tue 14 Nov, 5.15 - 6.45pm Theatre A, Roscoe Building, The University of Manchester Students, staff and guests of the University all welcome. The School of Environment, Education and Development at the University of Manchester is delighted to welcome Jon Alexander for...
Social responsibility in action
Every October, the University commemorates our Foundation Day which marks the formation of The University of Manchester as we know it. At the event this year we premiered a film in which we explore how social responsibility is embedded in everything we do – from our...
Risky Ventures at the Rylands
Join us at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, on 10 November, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, for a day of free activities in collaboration with Being Human Festival, the UK’s National Festival of the Humanities. 2-4pm: Pressing ventures Explore the archives and...
Accelerating Just Climate Action conference
To save a few air miles and prevent feelings of flight-shame related to COP28 being hosted in UAE this year, the University's Sustainable Futures along with support from Tyndall Manchester, Henry Royce Institute and Creative Manchester is hosting an all-day event. The...
Curiosity Cube visits Manchester schools
Staff and students volunteered their time at our two Curiosity Cube volunteer days this October, bringing fun, hands-on science experiments to over three hundred primary school pupils. This was a new collaboration with the global health care company Merck, whose...
Cycle September: pedalling towards sustainability
In September, our University embraced a fun and friendly biking competition called Cycle September. The initiative encouraged staff and students to ditch their cars and hop on their bicycles for their daily commute. Over the course of the month, participants logged...
Introducing the Stellify Award for Masters students
The postgraduate version of The University of Manchester’s unique award supporting personal development and graduate outcomes launched in September 2023. The award has been specifically designed to run alongside postgraduate studies, encouraging students to make a...