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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
Colleague’s novel longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction
(05 Mar 2026)
Celebrating Dr Sheena Kalayil’s outstanding achievement in contemporary storytelling, this World Book Day
Celebrating Holi 2026
(04 Mar 2026)
Renewal, Resilience and the Colours of Spring
Making a Difference Awards 2026: Shortlist announced
(03 Mar 2026)
This year the University’s Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility received over 140 entries, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of our colleagues, students, alumni and external partners to creating positive change in our local communities and across the world.
Challenge Accepted: how one colleague and her dog are making a big difference
(02 Mar 2026)
Find out how Kim (and Obi!) uses her volunteering days with Pets As Therapy, on and off campus
Early career researcher dedicates awards honour to colleagues.
(26 Feb 2026)
Professor Radha Boya named finalist in Blavatnik Awards, which celebrate outstanding early career research achievements.
A collective commitment to building positive, fair, connected research communities
(19 Feb 2026)
Our researchers met with their peers from Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University to discuss research culture at this year’s Research Staff Conference - get the takeaways and other resources.
Our Library’s year of innovation, partnership and global leadership
(17 Feb 2026)
Annual Report showcases exceptional achievement, strategic progress and a deepening of commitment to our University’s Manchester 2035 ambitions.
Year of the Horse 2026
(13 Feb 2026)
Celebrating The Year of the Horse at Manchester
WATCH: “So everyone can RISE at Manchester.”
(11 Feb 2026)
Sayema Rahman Khan tells Duncan Ivison about the University’s first career and professional development programme for global majority researchers, funded by our Enhancing Research Culture project.
Race Equality Week 2026
(02 Feb 2026)
#ChangeNeedsAllOfUs
Holocaust Memorial Day
(27 Jan 2026)
Listen, learn, and carry forward lessons from the past
Duncan Ivison: Open research “powerful – it really speaks to our values”
(21 Jan 2026)
President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison on why a Research Culture and Environment funded project to help colleagues share their work is important.
Three stars for excellence: University catering celebrates top sustainability status
(19 Jan 2026)
We are proud to announce that our catering services, including UniCafe outlets, Food In Residence, and HospitalityOnCampus, have achieved a 3-star rating (the highest possible accreditation) in the 2025 Food Made Good Standard, awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).
Challenge Accepted: Celebrating your achievements
(12 Jan 2026)
Thank you for supporting our Challenge Accepted campaign through the Manchester Christmas Dinner and a coat appeal organised by the University of Manchester Staff Association (UMSA).
From the workshop to the world…
(17 Dec 2025)
Take a look at the Manchester School of Architecture’s new MSA model archive.
You've helped 50 young care leavers this Christmas!
(15 Dec 2025)
Thanks to the kindness of our University community, we have exceeded our fundraising target for this year’s Manchester Christmas Dinner – an annual initiative that brings a Christmas day to young care leavers aged 18-25, who would otherwise be alone.
During Hanukkah
(10 Dec 2025)
Wishing peace for all during Hanukkah
WATCH: Interdisciplinary research – “absolute heaven.”
(10 Dec 2025)
How our researchers – and our University – are stronger when they work together across disciplines.
Celebrating the meaning of Christmas
(04 Dec 2025)
Christianity, Christ, and carols!
WATCH: “Our ‘lab’ is dynamic…”
(03 Dec 2025)
“Beyond the Ethics Board looks at research in nuanced, complex settings,” says Birte Vogel, who aims to empower her social science and humanities colleagues in a Research Culture and Environment funded project.
Showcasing our new colleague network: First Generation
(24 Nov 2025)
For colleagues where attending University wasn’t the norm
All stitches speak the same language…
(11 Nov 2025)
University research platform Creative Manchester receives funding as part of a major research programme to drive cultural innovation – and community cohesion.
Celebrating Teaching Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 Awards
(07 Nov 2025)
Colleagues from across the University came together in Whitworth Hall to celebrate the winners of this year’s Teaching Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to learning, teaching, and student experience at Manchester.
University signs Memorandum of Understanding with University of Washington
(06 Nov 2025)
Strategic partnership to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations and pave the way for faculty exchanges and support for early career scholars.
WATCH: “I love this University – it re-made me.”
(05 Nov 2025)
“I want to re-make it now,” says disability activist, Laura Howard who, along with Jackie Carter and Steven Pierce, is going to “level the playing field” for her peers in a Research culture and environment funded project.
As the seasons turn: The origin of Halloween
(31 Oct 2025)
Explore Samhain
Recognising All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
(28 Oct 2025)
Why early November holds special meaning for many Christians
Introducing TIN-Bee colleague network
(20 Oct 2025)
Explore the Bee-Network's subgroup for trans+ and non-binary colleagues