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Dementia Action Week 2026
(13 May 2026)
Working together to build understanding, challenge stigma and support our community
Disability Pride 2026: get involved!
(11 May 2026)
Join us in celebrating Disability Pride with colleagues and our community
Colleagues and students recognised at Students' Union Academic Awards 2026
(07 May 2026)
The Students' Union hosted the annual Academic Awards in Whitworth Hall. These awards aim to celebrate the thousands of staff and students who put their hearts in what they do enrich our education community and students academic experience.
Student Volunteers and Peer Mentors celebrated in awards ceremonies
(07 May 2026)
The awards celebrated the incredible work and effort of students who have taken part in Volunteering and Peer Support schemes in the past year.
Marking 1 May: Spring festivals of reflection, renewal, and seasonal change
(01 May 2026)
From Vesak to Beltane, today brings together festivals that honour transformation and the rhythms of spring
Most successful projects "always the ones where everybody is involved."
(30 Apr 2026)
Watch the latest inspiring film from our Research impact, shaped together campaign and celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact aligning with our Manchester 2035 strategy.
Challenge accepted: A hands‑on volunteering day helping food reach families
(29 Apr 2026)
Colleagues roll up their sleeves to support The Bread and Butter Thing
Award “a powerful testament” to working with communities.
(27 Apr 2026)
Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group recognised with national Team Achievement Award, celebrating a decade of interdisciplinary, co-produced research that is helping to shape more inclusive, age friendly cities.
Introducing the Disability@Manchester Hub
(24 Apr 2026)
A shared space for Disability and Neurodivergence at Manchester
Researcher fighting for fair fashion named emerging leader
(23 Apr 2026)
Amy Benstead, whose work has shaped national and international supply chain policy for the fashion industry, appointed member of UK Young Academy.
Challenge Accepted: how volunteering helped one colleague reconnect with Manchester
(22 Apr 2026)
Adam shares why he uses his volunteering days with the Manchester International Festival
Universally Manchester Festival: Call for colleague ambassadors
(21 Apr 2026)
Help create an unforgettable day for our local community
Innovation that moves faster, reaches further… and is inspired by snails
(17 Apr 2026)
Two Manchester teams win UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding for emerging research that transcends disciplines.
Stress Awareness Month – know the signs and learn about the support available
(15 Apr 2026)
Sign up now for our webinar series!
“We are living in a global village”
(08 Apr 2026)
Watch the latest inspiring film from our Research impact, shaped together campaign and celebrate how international partnerships accelerate our research to impact.
‘Running for those who kept fighting’: One colleague’s third Purplewave
(07 Apr 2026)
Challenge accepted by Alejandro
Passover celebrations
(01 Apr 2026)
Supporting colleagues and students during Passover this April
“Researchers and practitioners brought together, addressing real world problems"
(30 Mar 2026)
Watch the latest inspiring film from our Research impact, shaped together campaign and celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact aligning with our Manchester 2035 strategy.
‘In honour of my Mum’: Purple Wave for an amazing cause
(30 Mar 2026)
Challenge accepted by Saeed
WATCH: “Inspiring… you’re creating what’s next.”
(25 Mar 2026)
Charlene Gallery tells Duncan Ivison about breaking barriers for Black female academics in a project funded by our Enhancing Research Culture project.
House Services champion engagement in colleague survey
(23 Mar 2026)
Inspiring future scientists: FunLab takes over the Trafford Centre
(23 Mar 2026)
FunLab saw the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s passionate science communicators return to the Trafford Centre on 7–8 March for the first time since COVID, marking the start of British Science Week. Taking over key spaces across the Centre, this year’s event was the biggest and best yet.
British Science Week sees over 1,000 pupils visit Manchester Museum
(20 Mar 2026)
University researchers and students welcome pupils to Manchester Museum for British Science week activities
Eid Mubarak!
(20 Mar 2026)
Warm wishes to those observing the end of Ramadan
Great Science Share for Schools continues to make a difference
(18 Mar 2026)
Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS), led by the University’s Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) continues to make a powerful and lasting impact by inspiring young people to become curious, confident young scientists.
“That chain of reaction that creates the spark that ignites Music in Mind.”
(17 Mar 2026)
Watch the latest inspiring film from Research impact, shaped together and celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact in line with our Manchester 2035 strategy.
Outstanding achievements recognised across Estates & Facilities
(16 Mar 2026)
On Friday, 6 March, colleagues from across our Estates & Facilities team came together for the fourth annual Estates & Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
(16 Mar 2026)
A place where every mind matters
UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia
(13 Mar 2026)
Learn more and support one another
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026
(06 Mar 2026)
Learn, share, and support one another