University news
Update on ongoing protests
(17 May 2024)
A message from Patrick Hackett
Response Statement to Open Letter from Protest Groups
(16 May 2024)
A message from Patrick Hackett on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team
Graham Lord appointed Senior Vice-President (Health & Life Sciences) at King’s
(14 May 2024)
Professor Allan Pacey to continue running FBMH on day-to-day basis.
Update on ongoing protest activity
(13 May 2024)
An update from Patrick Hackett
Update on tent protest in Brunswick Park
(10 May 2024)
An update from Patrick Hackett
Last chance to participate in the University Wellbeing Survey
(09 May 2024)
Wellbeing survey deadline extended to 14 May
Landmark solar deal set to power the University, lower emissions, and boost sustainability
(09 May 2024)
The University has signed a landmark new deal that will see up to 65% of our electricity demand supplied through a brand-new renewables project.
Celebrate the President & Vice-Chancellor's end of term of office
(08 May 2024)
Express your interest in attending either of the following events by Friday, 31 May 2024
Update on tent protest in Brunswick Park
(03 May 2024)
An update from Patrick Hackett in relation to the ongoing tent protest in Brunswick Park
'Step change' £4.7 million investment in AI and trust capability for Humanities
(03 May 2024)
Strategic Investment Reserve Fund award plus matched Faculty funding supports research and teaching for next five years
Secure your spot: Free advance tickets for Universally Manchester festival
(02 May 2024)
Don’t miss out, secure your tickets for in-demand events at Universally Manchester Festival now.
Tent protest on campus
(01 May 2024)
Starting in the afternoon of Wednesday, 1 May an encampment has been erected on Brunswick Park, which comprises a number of people who are protesting at the conflict in Israel and Gaza. This follows numerous other such events on campuses in the UK and US over the last few days and weeks.
Watch: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
(01 May 2024)
The open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team took place on Tuesday 30 April 2024 between 12-1pm.
All colleagues can attend our 2024 Making a Difference Awards
(29 Apr 2024)
Watch the livestream on Thursday, 9 May, from the University’s Whitworth Hall to celebrate how our students, staff, alumni and external partners are making a difference
Access and Student Success Impact Report 2022/23
(25 Apr 2024)
Today we publish the University’s Access and Student Success impact report for academic year 2022/23, celebrating our initiatives supporting students from under-represented groups.
University wins gold and bronze awards for Estates excellence
(23 Apr 2024)
Our University celebrates double win at AUDE Awards for The Christmas Dinner and Zero Without a Net
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
(22 Apr 2024)
The Times Higher Education Awards are now open for entries and our University is seeking nominations in several categories to showcase our excellent projects, people and teams.
Celebrating our people: ‘Bicentenary Way’ installation begins
(22 Apr 2024)
A first look at ‘Bicentenary Way’ - our commemorative, legacy installation featuring our people from across the decades, as it starts to be laid in Brunswick Park.
Final push for our National Student Survey (NSS) campaign
(19 Apr 2024)
We’re almost there! NSS 2024 closes on Tuesday 30 April – so please keep promoting the survey to our final year students to help us reach our target response rate.
Book now: Open meeting with the Senior Leadership Team - April 2024
(18 Apr 2024)
The SLT open meeting will take place on Tuesday 30 April, 2024 and include updates from Nancy Rothwell and April McMahon.
Fostering wellbeing at our University - have your say
(17 Apr 2024)
Our wellbeing commitment launches today alongside our staff wellbeing survey
Duncan Ivison familiarisation, reflections and contractual details - Spring update
(15 Apr 2024)
An update from Philippa Hird, Chair of the Board of Governors, on the arrival of new President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison
Viewpoint: Duncan Ivison
(15 Apr 2024)
Duncan Ivison, incoming President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his visit to our University and meeting our community in March
Universally Manchester Festival: 200 years, four remarkable days
(11 Apr 2024)
Join us at a birthday celebration like no other as we mark our bicentenary with 150+ events
University named Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
(10 Apr 2024)
We are one of 21 universities recognised by UK's lead technical authority on cyber security
Professor Colette Fagan Appointed to UKRI Research England Council
(09 Apr 2024)
Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, has been appointed to the UK Research and Innovation Research England Council.
Election of staff to our University's General Assembly 2024
(08 Apr 2024)
A message from Mark Rollinson, Deputy Secretary
Have your say: The Student Experience Programme (SEP) evaluation survey is now live
(04 Apr 2024)
The SEP evaluation committee want to hear from a wide variety of colleagues and students as part of their assessment of the ‘people and structures’ element of SEP.
Innovation Space - Booth Street East launch event
(03 Apr 2024)
Launching our new teaching Innovation Space building on Booth Street East.
Explore 200 years of innovation with our self-guided campus tours
(02 Apr 2024)
Take the brand-new tour of the University’s history – in person and on campus, or remotely from anywhere in the world, through a self-guided app.