Academics from The University of Manchester are bringing klezmer, a type of Jewish folk music, into the local community as part of a project to create intercultural encounters and improve intercultural awareness through music. Richard Fay and Daniel Mawson received a...
The Universty's Research Impact Team has launched a new Engaged Research Hub. This includes an overview of ongoing work to improve support for engaged research practices at The University of Manchester, links to resources, details about related projects, and a series...
Get involved in showing our local friends and neighbours the breadth of work that goes on at The University of Manchester. As part of our civic commitment to enhancing our relationship with members of our local communities, we are holding our annual university-wide...
Student Volunteering Week is back for 2025! Student Volunteering Week is a joint initiative between the University of Manchester’s Volunteering and Awards Team and the Students’ Union. It aims to celebrate our student volunteers for all their amazing work over the...
The University of Manchester is home to amazing individuals who, in addition to their studies, dedicate their time to various causes. Now is your chance to recognise their efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards! Make a nomination before Monday, 3 March,...
Join hundreds of students, staff, alumni and friends for the Great Manchester Run 10K, by joining Team Purple Wave this May. On Sunday 18 May you’ll head to the start line alongside our University community – all wearing your purple T-shirts to create a distinctive...
University students from across Greater Manchester gathered at the GM Green Summit last month to showcase their innovative solutions to the region’s most pressing environmental challenges. The annual event, hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,...
The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. These significant rankings evaluate universities based on...
As part of the University’s commitment to Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement, we have recently launched a new employee volunteering policy. We understand how important is it for staff to be able to give back to the wider community, whether that’s here in...
Greater Manchester is set to become the first Creative Health City Region, thanks to a £800,000 grant from Arts Council England’s National Lottery-funded Place Partnership Fund. Led by NHS Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this...
