The school governor initiative, now in its 6th year, continues to hit new highs with an increased number of staff becoming school governors in recent months.

The University of Manchester has its roots in 19th century workers’ education, the city’s medical schools, and a university college that would become England’s first civic university.

Policy@Manchester’s first ever Budget “Hack” Day took place on 8 March.

Under the Catalyst Fund established by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), the University has been successful in a proposal designed to improve outcomes for students from low socio-economic groups and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students and students that experience mental ill health.

Work has begun on the co-production of a guide to good practice to inform community engagement and sustainable management models for public parks.

The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Social Responsibility Team is pleased to announce the launch of the FBMH Social Responsibility Update, a quarterly newsletter dedicated to increasing awareness of how the Faculty is engaging with communities, how we are making a difference and how you can get involved.

Earlier this month members of staff and students from all over the University took part in activities for RAG Week, raising money for International Equity and Merit Scholarships at the University.

A whole host of diverse and interactive events and activities for staff, students and the public took place across the University’s campus to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Earlier this month the School of Law were delighted to hear that the Legal Advice Centre had won the Best Pro Bono/Community Initiative at the Manchester Legal Awards 2017 for their Dementia Law Clinic run in partnership with national mental health charity Making Space.

Dr Sheena Cruickshank is one of 15 Fellows chosen by the world’s largest general scientific organization.

On the 20 February the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team at the University launched a new web-based platform called Report and Support.

Registration for staff to join the national Green Impact scheme is still open and colleagues will have until the beginning of September to submit your online workbook.

Transport for Greater Manchester are offering all University of Manchester staff who usually commute to work by car, 50% off bus travel.

In November 2016 the University’s environmental sustainability engagement programme for staff – 10,000 Actions – was launched.

In November 2016 the University launched the biggest environmental sustainability initiative in the higher education sector – 10,000 Actions.

His Excellency, Arkady Rzegocki, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, visited the University to help launch a new project that will work closely with Polish schools in the city.

Last week, 20–26 February, was Student Volunteering Week – a week-long celebration of all things volunteering.

The Greater Manchester Ageing Hub recently held the Greater Manchester Ageing Conference 2017.

International Women’s Day on 8 March is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

More than 40,000 people helped the University mark World Cancer Day.

The University of Manchester and the Students’ Union champion student leadership in access and widening participation through Access All Areas.

To highlight and share some of great work that goes on the Faculty of Science and Engineering a ‘Better World Showcase’ was held in January.

Dr Joseph Mutale and Dr Vidyadhar Peesapati, Director and Deputy Director for Social Responsibility in the University’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, made a week-long trip to Lusaka in Zambia at the end of November.

Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust has recently received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the ‘Coming in From the Cold’ project.

Researchers from The University of Manchester have met leading politicians to urge them to take action on racism in the workplace, after their research found that the issue is still commonplace in the UK.