Catch up: one year of Manchester 2035
13 Oct 2026
Our recent all colleague townhall gave colleagues the opportunity to reflect on progress since the launch of From Manchester for the world and what comes next
A year ago, we launched From Manchester for the world, our strategy to 2035, shaped by thousands of colleagues, students, alumni and partners.
One year on, we are turning our ambitions into action through day-to-day improvements and the larger, longer-term projects that will help us become the University we want to be.
At the townhall, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison reflected on where we are now, the progress made so far and what is needed next.
- Catch up now: All colleague townhalls - recordings
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Thank you for taking part
Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, asked questions and shared feedback. Your contributions are vital as we deliver our strategy together.
Any questions that weren't answered during the meeting will be used to inform future communications and engagement activity.
Your Voice Matters
Keep sharing your views through local conversations, engagement sessions, townhalls, Staff Networks and future surveys, including the next Colleague Engagement Survey in spring 2027.
- Manchester 2035 – one year on. Share what you think we should prioritise together this year, and which challenge, if addressed, would help delivery in your area.
- Provide feedback on this townhall and make suggestions for future sessions