What if the reality of reef ecosystems could be brought to life through play? That is the question behind Enemy of My Anemone, a new, marine biology-inspired card game created by Dr Andrew Angus-Whiteoak, Technical Operations Manager for the Faculty of Biology,...
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...
Academics from the University of Manchester worked alongside Ardwick Climate Action to understand Hums StARs – Students As Researchers – through the lens of the green space on campus. Jen O’Brien, Professor of Geography at the University of Manchester, was a recipient...
At the recent ESRC Festival of Social Science, The Making Room Fair demonstrated that environmental sustainability often begins with the simplest of actions: repairing what we already own. The event was led by Tetyana Solovey, Researcher in the department of...
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...
From climate action and the future of AI to equality and community engagement, how can we do better? These are the questions at the heart of the University's latest Open Meeting podcast, which explores social responsibility, enviromental sustainability and equality,...
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,...
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...
A new report published by the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) has highlighted Greater Manchester’s Green Careers Mission as a leading example of how universities can use climate education to support the UK’s transition to net zero. The report, Civic...
