‘The Bright Idea’ is a landmark sustainability initiative, delivering up to 65% (58GWh) of the University’s annual electricity demand through a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with partner, Enviromena. In May 2025, the initiative received a Making a...
In July, the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), a partnership between global higher education and the United Nations, hosted the HESI Global Forum 2025 as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025)....
Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography at The University of Manchester, recently addressed key stakeholders at Westminster to speak about the impact of microplastic pollution on our environment. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Microplastics was...
The University's Student Sustainability Champion programme offers our students the chance to take on an additional role alongside their degree, leading sustainability initiatives and encourage environmental action across campus. The role provides valuable skills and...
As students prepare to move out this June, the University’s Environmental Sustainability team has been working closely with colleagues and partners across the city to reduce waste and encourage reuse. Part of the wider Give It Don't Bin It campaign, run in...
The RoundView is an accessible toolkit for sustainability thinking and learning developed by University of Manchester academics through research and co-production with a range of partners, including the UK National Commission for UNESCO, Manchester UNESCO City of...
The University of Manchester’s Humanities Environmental Sustainability team screened Emily Munro’s 2021 documentary film for its inaugural event, the first in a series to showcase and celebrate the diverse work on the environment by colleagues, alumni and students....
As the impacts of climate change intensify, the frequency and severity of extreme weather events are rising. From wildfires to flash floods, the financial risks are growing. Yet the insurance sector remains slow to adapt. New research from The University of Manchester...
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Manchester, we are excited to announce the launch of a new free bus service for our staff and students. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut air pollution, and lower...
In this short film Jen O’Brien, the University’s Academic Lead for Sustainability Teaching and Learning, gives a brief overview of her work. She explains that in order to enable a greener, healthier and fairer future we need to think differently and radically, and...
