Goal 3: Operations

The University’s operational activities play a key role in our approach to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Here’s a wider showcase of our work addressing Goal 3.

Policy@Manchester’s Health Inequalities Digital Collection

Policy@Manchester is our University’s policy engagement institute that connects researchers with policymakers and influencers, nurtures long-term policy engagement relationships and seeks to enhance stakeholder understanding of pressing policy challenges. One of the institutes online collections, Health Inequalities draws on research from across the University, and offers evidence-led insight and policy recommendations on the causes, effects, and solutions to heath inequalities.

University Launches £9 million Cost of Living Support for Students

In recognition of the significant challenges faced by students over rising costs, our University dedicates £9 million to provide student support. Registered students received a one-off cost-of-living payment, with full-time students receiving £170 and part-time students receiving £85, paid into their UK bank account. We also implement further assistance through cheaper food options, free microwave and hot water facilities, free showers, and free period products. Additionally, Library fines are removed, and free eBooks are provided to help students meet the costs of studying.

Working with Industries to Prevent Aquatic Ecosystem Damage

Our work in hydrology and hydrochemistry to understand metals, carbon and gases in water systems has led to the development of a highly successful spin-out company, Salamander, which has brought to market two cutting-edge pieces of water monitoring software – chloroclam and hydroclam – which are being used in industry to improve water and marine system monitoring. We have also undertaken work to understand hypoxia – dead fish zones – which has directly informed marine industry practice on aquatic ecosystems.