Catch up: How University rankings work (and what they mean for M2035)
05 May 2026
Prof Colette Fagan and others discuss our global rankings and their significance
Last month we announced that we had strengthened our global academic reputation, showing improvements across multiple disciplines in the latest QS World University Rankings by subject.
But why are these rankings important and how does it align with the Manchester 2035 strategy?
Catch up with the discussion about our global rankings, their significance and how our collective efforts can drive progress in line with our strategic goals.
Slides: Global rankings townhall April 2026.pdf
Transcript: Transcript - Rankings Townhall April 2026.pdf
Panel:
- Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research (pictured)
- Alison Fairclough, Head of Business Intelligence
- Chris Garnett, Partnerships Director and Head of Postgrad Careers and Employability, Alliance Manchester Business School
- Andreea Chirvase, Accreditation Manager, Alliance Manchester Business School
In this session you will:
- get an update on our global ranking performance
- understand the measures used for QS Subject Rankings
- hear about Financial Times rankings used by AMBS
- learn about priorities for improving our rankings, and actions you can take
- hear responses to questions asked by colleagues on the day