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Rising stars in research honoured with Future Leaders Fellowships
(24 Jul 2024)
Congratulations to Drs Fiona Whelan and Laura Richards, chosen to lead research into global issues and to commercialise their innovations by UK Research and Innovation.

South Asian History Month
(18 Jul 2024)
Celebrating South Asian culture

Professor Steven Courtney was given a Distinguished Service Award
(15 Jul 2024)
Professor Steven Courtney has received a major award in recognition of the enormous contribution he has made to educational knowledge, leadership and management throughout his career.

New Director of Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC)
(09 Jul 2024)
AMBS has announced the appointment of the new Director who will lead the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre’s mission to drive and nurture our next generation of outstanding innovators.

Religious awareness days this July and August
(04 Jul 2024)
Observing religious celebrations and traditions in July and August.

Introducing our Open Research Fellows 2024/25
(03 Jul 2024)
Five colleagues, part of a new generation of open research leaders, who will help the programme share best practice and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive community here at Manchester

UoM hailed ‘city’s greatest innovation asset’ at Festival of Business
(03 Jul 2024)
The University of Manchester was recently hailed the city’s ‘greatest innovation asset’ at Alliance Manchester Business School’s inaugural Festival of Business.

Relive your graduation – share your photos and memories
(01 Jul 2024)
Take a trip down memory lane - send us your photos and share any treasured memories of the day you graduated

Director of Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat wins Leader of the Year
(27 Jun 2024)
Sinéad Hesp honoured at the inaugural Association of University Legal Practitioners (AULP) Awards.

Let's talk: Our disabled staff network
(26 Jun 2024)
In conversation initiative to encourage open and honest discussion across equality, diversity and inclusion

Professor Jamie Woodward named one of UK’s top environmental professionals
(25 Jun 2024)
Professor of Physical Geography recognised for his work on microplastic pollution in Manchester's rivers and on widespread discharges of untreated sewage into UK rivers and waterways.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell’s Portrait unveiled
(20 Jun 2024)
A Portrait of Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester was unveiled yesterday (19 June) at the Whitworth Art Gallery

Outstanding Manchester scientist elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
(18 Jun 2024)
Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, Professor Michael Garratt honoured for his “significant contributions to our understanding of the world around us” - and beyond

Four Manchester Professors recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list
(17 Jun 2024)
Four professors from the University have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of their extraordinary contributions and service.

Your Impact highlights the difference that donations are making
(14 Jun 2024)
More than 5,000 people donate to support our University causes every year

Industry experts and fast-growing companies discuss innovation
(12 Jun 2024)
Business leaders share their successes and challenges at roundtable workshop

Let's talk equality, diversity and inclusion
(03 Jun 2024)
In conversation initiative to encourage open and honest discussion across equality, diversity and inclusion.

Largest ever Purple Wave celebrates our Bicentenary
(31 May 2024)
Congratulations to our colleagues, students, alumni and friends who took part in the Great Manchester Run to support our world-class research

Pride this June
(30 May 2024)
Celebrate our LGBT+ community this June

Careers Service awarded prestigious quality standard
(29 May 2024)
AGCAS accreditation reaffirms our commitment to delivering outstanding careers guidance and employability support to our students and graduates

Football tournament to celebrate Euro 2024 and raise money for charity
(28 May 2024)
Lace up your boots and get involved in a staff and student mixed-gender 7-aside tournament

Recognition for outstanding achievements in Estates & Facilities
(23 May 2024)
The second annual Estates and Facilities Outstanding Contribution Awards took place in Whitworth Hall on 19 April 2024. The event was hosted by Assistant Director of Estates and Head of Capital Projects Steve Jordan.

New scholarship in memory of Laura Nuttall
(21 May 2024)
Award to support students from a less privileged background with a physical condition, long term illness or learning difference, to remember student who supported others while she studied and underwent cancer treatment.

Launch of new Teaching Innovation Space at Booth Street East welcomes colleagues
(20 May 2024)
We were thrilled to be able to open the Teaching Innovation Space, Booth Street East to University staff on 9 May.

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
(17 May 2024)
Marking International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)

Purple Wave Fundraising Prize Draw
(15 May 2024)
Ada Ak, a Mechanical Engineering with Management student, is the lucky recipient of a pair of graphene-enhanced Inov-8 running shoes

Wood Street Mission Lottery
(14 May 2024)
Announcing the winner of the May 2024 draw

Making a Difference Awards 2024
(13 May 2024)
On Thursday, 9 May we hosted the 10th annual Making a Difference Awards to celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of our staff, students, alumni and external partners

Religious awareness days this May and June
(10 May 2024)
Observing religious celebrations this May and June