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...
On 1 August The University of Manchester welcomed Professor Duncan Ivison as our new President and Vice-Chancellor. Duncan has spent much of his time over the past few weeks getting out and about and meeting staff, students and members of our local communities. ...
How do you prepare for an impending Atlantic hurricane and manage a climate-warmed future? Over 100 secondary school students from Manchester faced these challenging questions as part of the recent the University's Humanitarian and Conflict Response...
The University has been shortlisted for three Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, innovation and community engagement. The nominations span a range of categories, showcasing the University’s...
The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter has announced that The University of Manchester has been accredited as a full member. The Charter aims to raise employment standards across Greater Manchester. It strives for excellence in the core areas of Secure Work,...
