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...
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...
From Manchester for the world – get involved in sharing the breadth of work that goes on at the University with our local friends and neighbours. To support our ambition to be a great civic university for the 21st century and as part of our commitment to enhancing our...
Colleagues at the University of Manchester are being invited to find out more about our commitment to social responsibility and civic engagement. The University’s M2035 strategy places being values-led and socially responsible as a foundation of what we do,...
Academics from the University of Manchester have worked alongside Greater Manchester charity We Are Survivors, on a collaborative project on evaluating the impact of a pioneering therapeutic intervention for male prisoners who are victims of sexual abuse and assault....
In March 2026, the University of Manchester will host its first ever student-led conference on sustainable futures in healthcare. Through talks, workshops and immersive exhibitions, this conference will explore the challenges that healthcare will face in a changing...
Each year around 19,000 students graduate from the University of Manchester. Many of these students have made significant positive contributions to society during their studies; through activities such as volunteering, environmental stewardship, public engagement and...
Celebrating people who make an impact Staff, students, alumni, and external partners, are you making a difference to society or the environment, or do you know someone who is? If the answer is yes, then why not enter the University’s annual Making a Difference...
Every minute matters when diagnosing a heart attack. Delays in detecting elevated cardiac troponin levels can mean the difference between life and death. Imprinted Diagnostics, a University of Manchester spinout led by Professor Marloes Peeters and Dr Alexander...
The University's Office for Social Responsibility has recently relaunched its Directory of Activities microsite, a searchable online resource showcasing the wide range of work taking place across the University that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable...
