University news
Catch up: ‘From Manchester, so far’ all colleague townhall
(21 Jul 2026)
Collaboration and delivery...rooted in reality.
(21 Jul 2026)
From Manchester, so far – Professors Stuart Holmes and Caroline Jay explain how One Research Facility will support our research excellence and our research community.
What do students actually need? We asked before we answered.
(20 Jul 2026)
From Manchester, so far: listening first, building second, the approach quietly changing how we support students and colleagues.
Our M365 Copilot rollout journey so far
(20 Jul 2026)
From Manchester, so far: As the final wave of colleagues receive their full M365 Copilot licenses, we're reflecting on how your feedback has been shaping this rollout
“Building a research-driven, innovation-led economy.”
(20 Jul 2026)
From Manchester, so far - how our powerful partnerships are having an impact on our city and beyond, including reaching the new Prime Minister.
Have you accepted the Challenge yet?
(20 Jul 2026)
From Manchester, so far: the collective power delivering our Manchester 2035 strategy
IT: Mapping the ‘Moments that Matter’
(20 Jul 2026)
IT Services is helping turn ambition into action by identifying and improving the IT touchpoints that matter most to our University community.
Refugee’s amazing journey from war zone to graduation
(20 Jul 2026)
"My journey has taken me from fleeing a civil war in Liberia to living in a refugee camp in Guinea and now graduating from The University of Manchester."
Beyond graduation: how our graduates are making a difference across Greater Manchester
(17 Jul 2026)
Anna, Emilia and Wafia's Manchester story continues beyond graduation, as they set out to make a lasting difference across Greater Manchester in environmental science, the arts and cancer care.
Save the date: The University of Manchester Innovation Festival
(15 Jul 2026)
Where ideas become impact. From Manchester, for the world
A graduation surprise, caught on camera
(14 Jul 2026)
He had no idea what she was about to say. Watch Professor David Polya's reaction as former student Anna reflects on his support, ahead of her graduation.
Thank you: Manchester graduates on the colleagues who helped them get here
(14 Jul 2026)
Behind every graduate is a network of colleagues who helped them along the way. Hear from three students preparing to cross the stage.
A rite of passage: graduation through the eyes of a head of school
(14 Jul 2026)
We spoke to Professor Thomas Schmidt, Vice-Dean and Head of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, following the first of our 2026 graduation ceremonies, to hear what graduation means to him, and why every ceremony still feels special.
Summer Graduations underway: The stories, people and moments behind every graduate
(14 Jul 2026)
Every graduate has a story. As summer graduations get underway, three students look back on the people and experiences that shaped theirs.
"Big massive party": preparing the grounds for graduation
(14 Jul 2026)
Every year in the lead up to graduation, teams come together to make sure campus is ready for our graduates and their guests.
Applications now open: £100,000 investment opportunity for responsible AI innovators
(14 Jul 2026)
The University and The Jeremy Coller Foundation launch new competition to support early-stage ventures utilising AI for the benefit of people and society.
University chosen as a founding member of new Defence Universities Alliance
(14 Jul 2026)
The new Defence Universities Alliance is a major UK-wide partnership designed to strengthen collaboration between universities, government and industry on research, innovation and skills.
NSS results 2026 – another year of improvement, in a fast-moving sector
(09 Jul 2026)
A message from our President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison and Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, Jenn Hallam
Rylands Special Collections take centre stage at The Odyssey film launch
(09 Jul 2026)
Find out how the Library recently partnered with Universal Pictures to promote The Odyssey movie.
Celebrating your partnerships
(07 Jul 2026)
University launches its first ever Partnership Excellence Awards to recognise outstanding collaborations and knowledge exchange that create meaningful impact, a key part of our Manchester 2035 strategy – nominate now!
Manchester’s Global Impact: New Sustainable Development Goals Report
(06 Jul 2026)
Our new Sustainable Development Goals Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact
Winners of the 2026 Ideas with Impact Awards Announced
(03 Jul 2026)
Meet the donor-funded entrepreneurs driving impact through innovation
Building a strong Fellowship community
(02 Jul 2026)
Celebrating our Research Fellows’ outstanding contribution to our University’s research ambitions and environment – and our inaugural Research Fellows of the Year.
Catch up: All colleague townhall
(01 Jul 2026)
Responding to your questions from the Taking action on colleague feedback townhall which took place on Thurs, 18 June
Research ethics team rises to one university challenge
(01 Jul 2026)
Delivering Manchester 2035 – how our first ever Research ethics forum and resulting resources and support build our strategy Foundation, Organised for success: one university.
Introducing Imagine2035: the Library’s new ten year vision
(30 Jun 2026)
Explore plans to evolve services, spaces and research support
Colleagues and students recognised at President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards
(26 Jun 2026)
Winners from across the University were celebrated at a prestigious Award Ceremony in the Whitworth Hall
George Whalley appointed interim Chief Financial Officer
(25 Jun 2026)
George will assume the role of interim Chief Financial Officer when Carol Prokopyszyn retires this summer
University ranked world's number one university for sustainability impact
(24 Jun 2026)
We have been ranked first in the world for our contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
“A direct route to inform policymaking and deliver impact” in our city region.
(23 Jun 2026)
Colleagues and our GM Policy Hub support GMCA and Manchester City Council to create Areas of Research Interest pilot, which will also influence our outputs over the next decade under Manchester 2035 strategy.