Celebrating our graduates making a difference

01 Aug 2024

Over 17,000 of our students graduate each year, many of whom are already making contributions to our city and beyond through healthcare, education, and protecting the natural environment.

Since our University’s foundation, social responsibility and delivering civic impact have been at the heart of our values, and our students play a huge role in this. Our students actively contribute to social responsibility, civic engagement, and the sustainable development of society – locally, nationally, and internationally. 

With over 45,000 students and 550,000 alumni, factors like who we educate, how we deliver teaching and learning, and what our graduates go on to do as future citizens and professionals, play a major role in creating a fairer, more sustainable, and prosperous future for all. 

Short films of this year's graduates

During graduation fortnight, we asked our students how they wish to make a difference in their chosen careers. Watch our short films to see what they had to say: 

Students from the Faculty of Humanities

Emily, from the Faculty of Humanities, is graduating with a degree in Educational Psychology. She will be continuing her studies and is hoping to work with children from vulnerable backgrounds to help them build resilience.

·       Students from the Faculty of Humanities 1

·       Students from the Faculty of Humanities 2

Students from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine, and Health

Hannah, from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, is graduating with a degree in Speech and Language therapy and will be working in the community with people who have experienced a stroke or have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.  

·       Students from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health 1

·       Students from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health 2

Students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Tom, from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, is graduating with a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering. He’s hoping to have an impact on sustainability through contributing to the design of more environmentally friendly aircraft.

·       Students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 1

·       Students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 2

 For more information: 

·       Visit our Greater Manchester Graduates page to find out more. 

·       Watch our Greater Manchester Graduates YouTube playlist.