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Three Manchester academics appointed to UK Research and Innovation
(08 Apr 2025)
Nancy Rothwell, Cecilia Wong and Jayne Lawrence are council members for UKRI, which provides investment and support for the country’s researchers and business.
Lead MCR – Meet the Students Shaping the Future of the University
(07 Apr 2025)
Over 10,000 students at the University of Manchester had their say in the 2025 Lead MCR election.
Five Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
(04 Apr 2025)
An unprecedented five academics named as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising their excellence, impact and advancement of social sciences for the public good.
Support our Purplewave fundraisers!
(03 Apr 2025)
This May, the University of Manchester community will come together for the Purplewave, the University’s official entry in the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10K.
Manchester Professor wins award for her commitment to disability inclusion
(02 Apr 2025)
Professor Jackie Carter is honored with Culture Shift Award for Leadership in Advancing Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
Estates celebrates outstanding achievements
(01 Apr 2025)
On Friday, 28 March, colleagues from across our Estates & Facilities team came together for the third annual Estates & Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Celebrating Student Volunteering Week 2025
(28 Mar 2025)
Last month’s Student Volunteering Week saw the University and Students’ Union host an incredible five days of activities, including four volunteer days, six information sessions, and a ‘Get Into Volunteering’ fair. More than 200 students took part, making a real difference in the community.
Transgender Day of Visibility
(28 Mar 2025)
Transgender Day of Visibility - Monday, 31 March
British Academy funding for our international research innovation
(27 Mar 2025)
Awards for two teams working with partners to enhance research capability and a Global Innovation Fellowship for a colleague working with NGO in Kenya
Medals of Honour awarded to Mr Yakub Patel and Professor Michael Schmidt
(20 Mar 2025)
Two outstanding individuals have been recognised with Medals of Honour, one of the University’s highest accolades.
Community collaboration looks to tackle digital poverty
(20 Mar 2025)
IT Services and Office for Social Responsibility team up with IT provider Stone to donate laptops to northwest cadets
Payroll Giving Month success
(10 Mar 2025)
Now that Payroll Giving Month has come to an end, it’s time to take the opportunity to celebrate our generous colleagues who’ve chosen to support their University with donations directly through their pay.
FSE leads pilot programme to teach students essential cooking skills
(04 Mar 2025)
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) has launched a pilot programme designed to equip all students with essential cooking skills that promote both health and financial wellbeing.
Religious awareness days this March and April
(03 Mar 2025)
Observing religious celebrations this March and April
The passing of Professor Lou Kushnick
(21 Feb 2025)
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Lou Kushnick OBE.
New Head of School of Environment, Education and Development appointed
(20 Feb 2025)
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Khalid Nadvi has been appointed as Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED).
Driving SME Growth: Insights from Manchester’s Scale-Up Roundtable
(13 Feb 2025)
Following the recent publication of the SME300, North West Business Insider gathered some of the region’s business leaders to discuss growth and the ways to achieve it.
National Apprenticeship Week
(07 Feb 2025)
Developing our people through our apprenticeship programmes
Innovation Academy’s Founders Network Dinner
(06 Feb 2025)
A thriving community for University of Manchester entrepreneurs
Religious awareness days this February
(29 Jan 2025)
Observing religious celebrations this February
Launch of the Data and AI Academy
(28 Jan 2025)
An exciting new apprenticeship programme for Professional Services colleagues
Discover the Universe with The Jodcast!
(23 Jan 2025)
Tune in to The Jodcast, the UK’s oldest monthly astronomy podcast from Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
Thank you for supporting the 2024 Christmas Dinner
(20 Jan 2025)
A huge thanks from the Christmas Dinner Steering Group to everyone that got involved to make Christmas 2024 a special one, for young care leavers from across Greater Manchester.
Holocaust Memorial Day - Monday, 27 January
(17 Jan 2025)
Reflecting on the Holocaust
180 coats collected by Staff Association for Human Appeal
(14 Jan 2025)
UMSA says a huge thank you to colleagues who donated coats to the Wrap Up Warm campaign.
Manchester researchers win Bezos Earth Fund prize for climate innovation
(13 Jan 2025)
Research team led by Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize
Unit M appoints Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Aline Miller
(10 Jan 2025)
The newly launched innovation capability based at the University is aimed at fostering connections between the University and the regional innovation ecosystem to promote inclusive growth.
Prime Minister appoints Professor Teresa Anderson MBE to board of Royal Museums Greenwich
(09 Jan 2025)
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announces that University professor and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich.
University spinout secures major investment in drug development
(07 Jan 2025)
Apini, founded by Professor Sam Butterworth, is first programme launched through newly formed Slingshot Therapeutics Limited
Professor Yaojun Li recognised in New Year Honours
(06 Jan 2025)
Professor Yaojun Li, a distinguished researcher and educator at The University of Manchester, has been made an OBE for his exceptional services to the Advancement of Knowledge in Social Mobility and to Ethnic Integration.