University news
Viewpoint: April McMahon
(14 Mar 2024)
Replacing Blackboard Learn with Canvas by Instructure: How we will improve teaching and learning experiences for students and staff
UK National Commission for UNESCO patronage for Great Science Share for Schools
(13 Mar 2024)
The Great Science Share for Schools granted patronage of the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO in 2024
Medals of Honour for charity leaders and philanthropist
(12 Mar 2024)
University bestows the Medal of Honour on Nick Bent and Abigail Shapiro, Justin Watson and Andrew Brode
Pro-Life Society: a joint statement from the University and Students' Union
(11 Mar 2024)
A statement provided to our students earlier today, Monday 11 March
Student Experience Programme's (SEP) 'people and structures' evaluation
(11 Mar 2024)
Professor Allan Pacey, Deputy Dean and Deputy Vice-President, FBMH and Dr Sandra Crosbie, Senior Business Change Manager, will lead an evaluation of the delivery of the ‘people and structures’ element of SEP to review how the changes were planned and implemented.
Zero tolerance to discrimination: joint statement from the University and SU
(08 Mar 2024)
A statement provided to our students earlier today, Friday 8 March
Opening of the Innovation Space at Booth Street East
(07 Mar 2024)
Three floors of new facilities to help us provide blended, flexible and accessible learning to our communities
WATCH: Recording of open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(06 Mar 2024)
An open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team took place on Monday 4 March.
Director of EDI, Banji Adewumi to leave for new role
(04 Mar 2024)
Banji Adewumi will be leaving the University this June.
£1.5m gift from Simon Sadler to provide new bursary for care leavers
(04 Mar 2024)
A generous £1.5m gift from British businessman and University of Manchester alumnus Simon Sadler has enabled our University to launch a new bursary for students leaving care
WATCH: Talk 200 launched by Professor Sir Chris Whitty
(22 Feb 2024)
Inaugural bicentenary lecture sheds light on health inequalities
ID Manchester - Renold building to become new innovation hub
(22 Feb 2024)
Renold building will be a focal point for science, technology, and innovation related activities
Book now: Open meeting with the Professional Services Leadership Team
(19 Feb 2024)
Takes place on Monday 4 March, 1-2pm.
International Women’s Day
(16 Feb 2024)
Inspiring voices – celebrating inclusion this International Women’s Day
Update on Director of People & Organisational Development
(15 Feb 2024)
Update from Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Manchester announced as UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning
(14 Feb 2024)
Manchester is one of 64 cities, from 35 countries, to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC)
Measles cases in Manchester
(12 Feb 2024)
Information on symptoms and what you need to do to
Launch of Talk 200: Our bicentenary lecture and podcast series
(08 Feb 2024)
Professor Sir Chris Whitty will deliver a lecture on health inequalities to launch The University of Manchester’s new Talk 200 series on Tuesday, 13 February at 5pm
University awarded United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) accreditation
(05 Feb 2024)
We are only one of five universities in the UK and 20 worldwide to be accredited by the leading global authority on the environment
Update following media coverage & speculation re international admissions
(01 Feb 2024)
We are aware that there has understandably been some concern and ongoing speculation around the recent Sunday Times article and follow up coverage which most notably confused entry grades for international students’ Foundation year with entry grades for degree programmes.
University awarded Silver Athena Swan
(31 Jan 2024)
Silver award recognises advancement of gender equality and our work to embed inclusivity across the University
Our Universally Manchester Festival – and more!
(30 Jan 2024)
University to host four-day festival celebrating our 200th year – from Thursday, 6 to Sunday, 9 June – featuring Professor Brian Cox and Professor David Olusoga
WATCH: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team
(29 Jan 2024)
Today, 1-2pm
National Student Survey (NSS 2024) launches
(29 Jan 2024)
The NSS 2024 is now open, which means it’s time for our final year students to tell us about their time at Manchester.
Time to Talk Day
(26 Jan 2024)
Take the time to check-in, listen and share your story
LGBT+ History Month
(25 Jan 2024)
Celebrating our LGBT+ community at Manchester
University awarded Disability Confident Leader status
(24 Jan 2024)
We are one of 13 UK universities to be awarded Disability Confident Leader status
USS Update
(23 Jan 2024)
The 2023 valuation has been completed and lower contribution rates are now in effect from 1 January 2024.
University lights up for 200th celebration
(22 Jan 2024)
We ‘painted the town purple’ on Wednesday, 17 January with a brilliant pathway of light illuminating Oxford Road to mark the start of our 200th anniversary celebrations
Plans for Fallowfield campus redevelopment approved
(19 Jan 2024)
The approved proposal will create modern, high-quality, purpose-built student accommodation on the Fallowfield campus. It forms part of a phased redevelopment to increase the supply of modern bedrooms and student socialising spaces to provide a supportive residential experience.