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Raw lifter finds strength in numbers
(09 Jun 2025)
CDT Manager, Charlotte Hooson-Sykes to compete in European Powerlifting Championships
Wull Technologies secures £300,000 to advance sustainable insulation technology
(05 Jun 2025)
Wull Technologies, a joint venture between Manchester-based Vector Labs and Wool Insulation Wales and new university spinout, has secured £300,000 in funding to support the commercialisation of its innovative rigid insulation panels made from sheep wool.
Jen Adcott – the brains behind the machines
(02 Jun 2025)
Meet our Royce technician featured on UKRI’s 101 jobs that change the world
A Stitch in Space Time…saves 80 years for posterity
(21 May 2025)
Join Jodrell Bank’s community art project, Cosmic Threads, celebrating its 80th anniversary.
Celebrating World Clinical Trials Day
(20 May 2025)
Showcasing the University's significant contributions to advancing medical research through various groundbreaking clinical trials
University staff, students and alumni take on the Purplewave 2025
(19 May 2025)
Congratulations to all who took part in UoM Sport's Purplewave – including 83 fundraisers who raised more than £16,000 for two University causes: support student access and success and cancer research.
Two Manchester Professors land funding council roles
(16 May 2025)
Congratulations to Dave O'Brien and Richard Allmendinger – supporting arts and AI investment initiatives at UK Research and Innovation.
Celebrating 10 Years of Research IT
(14 May 2025)
Find out how you can collaborate with “absolutely essential” team who provided one researcher with “one of the most productive, professional relationships in my entire career.”
Our John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary
(12 May 2025)
Completion of the John Rylands Next Chapter project and two new exhibitions mark a special year.
Student volunteers and peer supporters recognised at annual awards
(08 May 2025)
This week we celebrated the outstanding contributions of our student volunteers and Peer Support community in two inspiring award ceremonies held at Whitworth Hall on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 May.
University celebrates Gold win at 2025 AUDE Awards
(07 May 2025)
The University has won the Gold at the Association of University Directors of Estates Awards (AUDE Awards) on Wednesday, 30 April.
Creative Manchester to recruit academic leads
(02 May 2025)
University’s research platform to recruit academic colleagues for Deputy Director and theme lead roles – application deadline noon on Friday 23 May 2025
Celebrating our Sector-Leading Commitment to Technical Staff
(02 May 2025)
Supporting, empowering and developing our community of technical professionals
Nine lucky colleagues have won a £100 Love2Shop voucher
(01 May 2025)
£900 worth of vouchers were handed out as part of the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey.
Religious awareness days this May and June
(29 Apr 2025)
Observing religious celebrations this May and June
Inua Ellams, appointed Honorary Research Fellow
(28 Apr 2025)
Acclaimed poet, playwright, and performer, Inua Ellams, appointed Honorary Research Fellow
University expands its strategic partnership with Amentum
(25 Apr 2025)
Building on highly successful work around world-changing technologies – combining the power of academic research and industrial know-how.
Venture Further Awards 2025: Finalists for leading UK university start-up competition
(24 Apr 2025)
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is delighted to announce the exceptional finalists for this year's Venture Further Awards 2025.
Three Manchester academics appointed to UK Research and Innovation
(08 Apr 2025)
Nancy Rothwell, Cecilia Wong and Jayne Lawrence are council members for UKRI, which provides investment and support for the country’s researchers and business.
Lead MCR – Meet the Students Shaping the Future of the University
(07 Apr 2025)
Over 10,000 students at the University of Manchester had their say in the 2025 Lead MCR election.
Five Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
(04 Apr 2025)
An unprecedented five academics named as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising their excellence, impact and advancement of social sciences for the public good.
Support our Purplewave fundraisers!
(03 Apr 2025)
This May, the University of Manchester community will come together for the Purplewave, the University’s official entry in the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10K.
Manchester Professor wins award for her commitment to disability inclusion
(02 Apr 2025)
Professor Jackie Carter is honored with Culture Shift Award for Leadership in Advancing Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
Estates celebrates outstanding achievements
(01 Apr 2025)
On Friday, 28 March, colleagues from across our Estates & Facilities team came together for the third annual Estates & Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Celebrating Student Volunteering Week 2025
(28 Mar 2025)
Last month’s Student Volunteering Week saw the University and Students’ Union host an incredible five days of activities, including four volunteer days, six information sessions, and a ‘Get Into Volunteering’ fair. More than 200 students took part, making a real difference in the community.
Transgender Day of Visibility
(28 Mar 2025)
Transgender Day of Visibility - Monday, 31 March
British Academy funding for our international research innovation
(27 Mar 2025)
Awards for two teams working with partners to enhance research capability and a Global Innovation Fellowship for a colleague working with NGO in Kenya
Medals of Honour awarded to Mr Yakub Patel and Professor Michael Schmidt
(20 Mar 2025)
Two outstanding individuals have been recognised with Medals of Honour, one of the University’s highest accolades.
Community collaboration looks to tackle digital poverty
(20 Mar 2025)
IT Services and Office for Social Responsibility team up with IT provider Stone to donate laptops to northwest cadets
Payroll Giving Month success
(10 Mar 2025)
Now that Payroll Giving Month has come to an end, it’s time to take the opportunity to celebrate our generous colleagues who’ve chosen to support their University with donations directly through their pay.