What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? At The University of Manchester’s School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), the answer is: they thrive as Change-makers The...
In July, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), a partnership between global higher education and the United Nations, hosted the HESI Global Forum 2025 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025)....
Research for the Future is an NHS supported campaign that helps people find out about and take part in health and care research. Getting involved in health research could not only benefit a person’s wellbeing but also contribute to improving care and treatments for...
Published in July, the 2025 Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement Annual Report highlights how the region’s five universities, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), are helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing...
Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography at The University of Manchester, recently addressed key stakeholders at Westminster to speak about the impact of microplastic pollution on our environment. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Microplastics was...
Here are five stories we are excited to share in this month’s social responsibility newsletter. Firstly, we are thrilled to announce that The University of Manchester has been named top in both the UK and Europe, and second in the world for meaningful contributions...
The beat of Guinea, the scent of Ethiopian coffee, the laughter of children crafting peace-loving art... Africa Day saw Manchester Museum filled with the celebration of African culture, identity and imagination. Africa Day, commemorated annually on 25 May, marks the...
We’re proud to announce that The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious Fairtrade University two-star award, recognising our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and global responsibility. The award is delivered as a partnership...
We have retained our position among the world’s leading universities, according to new rankings announced on Thursday 19 June. The annual QS World University Rankings evaluate over 8,000 institutions around the world, based on several different indicators including...
In this short film, Stephanie Snow, the Academic Lead for Public Engagement with Research, gives a brief overview of public engagement, its importance to the University and how it inspires our work locally, nationally, and internationally. At The University of...
At The University of Manchester, public engagement is how we share ideas and knowledge, inspire discussion, debate and creativity, and inclusively involve the public in our work. Our commitment to public engagement is supported through our social responsibility...
On Wednesday, 9 July the University's GM Policy Hub will be hosting an in-person seminar exploring how Manchester can solve the housing crisis. In England, there are 1.3 million households on social housing waiting lists, and 109,000 households - including 150,000...
As part of June’s British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Week, Dr Kat Dibb, Senior Lecturer in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester, was among the academics featured in a joint University and...
We have been ranked first place in the UK and Europe, and second in the world for benefitting society and the environment by Times Higher Education for the third year running. The University's unique commitment to addressing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable...
The University's Student Sustainability Champion programme offers our students the chance to take on an additional role alongside their degree, leading sustainability initiatives and encourage environmental action across campus. The role provides valuable skills and...
A new study led by University of Manchester researchers has contributed to significant strides in asthma diagnosis. The Rapid Access Diagnostics in Asthma (RADicA) research clinic aims to identify the most effective combination of breathing tests to confirm whether...
As students prepare to move out this June, the University’s Environmental Sustainability team has been working closely with colleagues and partners across the city to reduce waste and encourage reuse. Part of the wider Give It Don't Bin It campaign, run in...
A groundbreaking partnership between The University of Manchester and The University of Cambridge has been awarded £4.8 million by Research England to accelerate inclusive growth and innovation collaboration. As the UK’s first cross-UK innovation partnership, it will...
The University's Manchester Museum has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading museums after winning the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2025. The annual prize is one of the most prestigious museum awards in the world and Manchester Museum is the first...
The University of Manchester is celebrating a momentous occasion as the city of Manchester receives international acclaim with not one, but two prestigious UNESCO designations. Recognised as both a City of Literature and a City of Lifelong Learning, Manchester joins...
Here are five stories we are especially excited to share in this month’s social responsibility newsletter. Earlier this month we hosted our annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility ceremony, where we celebrated the incredible work our staff,...
Throughout April, the University shone a spotlight on nature and biodiversity, running more than 20 events to raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability. A standout moment came when 40 staff members took part in a ‘Yoga in Nature’ session led...
The University of Manchester is once again taking part in No Mow May, a national campaign that encourages people to leave lawns and grassy areas uncut throughout the month to support pollinators and urban biodiversity. Across campus, selected green spaces are being...
The University of Manchester has been awarded Gold at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024, in recognition of its groundbreaking solar farm development at Medebridge. The award, presented in the Sustainability Impact Initiative...
Over 100 colleagues came together on 30 April to celebrate all things active travel at the University's latest staff breakfast event. The aim was to encourage more people to travel to campus by walking, wheeling, cycling or running - even if just for part of the...
