University news
Manchester and partners expand scope to deliver energy innovation
(23 Apr 2026)
The International Centre for Advanced Materials (ICAM) broadens scope of its research in renewed collaboration agreement, focusing on technologies that support bp’s ambition to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.
Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to national science advisory council
(22 Apr 2026)
The appointment is to the Council for Science and Technology (CST) which advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on strategic science and technology issues
From Manchester to interstellar space across eight decades…
(22 Apr 2026)
Manchester Code – used in humanity’s most distant human made objects, Voyagers 1 and 2 nearly eight decades after its invention – wins our University its third IEEE Milestone Award.
University of Manchester quizzers win University Challenge again
(21 Apr 2026)
Our University Challenge team have been crowned winners of the UK’s toughest quizzing tournament, becoming joint most successful in series’ history.
Open Meeting: How University rankings work (and what they mean for M2035)
(20 Apr 2026)
Join us on Thursday, 30 April for a discussion about our global rankings, their significance, and how our collective efforts can drive progress in line with our strategic goals
Export Control responsibilities within Faculties – your new step-by-step guide
(17 Apr 2026)
Our Research Security Hub has a new flowchart for anyone collaborating with any non-UK third party and their Faculty teams.
New publication on preventing ill-health
(15 Apr 2026)
Carol Prokopyszyn, Chief Financial Officer, to retire
(14 Apr 2026)
Carol will retire from her position as Chief Financial Officer later this year
Microsoft 365 Copilot early adopter learning cohort now underway
(13 Apr 2026)
Our first colleague ‘early adopter’ cohort will begin to receive licenses and training this week.
Report and Support - what colleagues and students are telling us
(10 Apr 2026)
Every year, we take a close look at what our community tells us through Report and Support - the confidential platform where colleagues and students can share concerns or seek help when something doesn’t feel right.
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
(09 Apr 2026)
How to submit a nomination
Your Voice Matters survey: thank you for taking part
(01 Apr 2026)
More people took part this year – here’s what happens next
Sign up: Drop in for a chat with University leaders
(30 Mar 2026)
Grab a bite, meet Duncan Ivison and the University Executive, and connect with colleagues on Tuesday, 14 April
Our University Pay Gaps 2025
(27 Mar 2026)
Our Manchester 2035 strategy sets a clear ambition for us to be the great civic university for the 21st century, where equity, inclusion and social responsibility are fundamental to achieving our strategic foundations and leaps
More than 6,000 colleagues have shared their views – have you?
(27 Mar 2026)
Curiosity-driven research fund helps deliver Manchester 2035
(27 Mar 2026)
A second new fund from our Research Committee will support original, curiosity-driven research – catalysing the development of the ambitious fundamental discovery research our University is known for.
Travel advice to the Middle East
(26 Mar 2026)
With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we are providing an update on travel to the region.
University strengthens global standing in the QS Subject Rankings
(25 Mar 2026)
We have strengthened our global academic reputation, showing improvements across multiple disciplines in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, achieving four subjects ranked in the world’s top 10, 15 in the global top 25, and 45 in the top 100.
Major sustainability milestone - Main Campus hits zero landfill
(24 Mar 2026)
The University has achieved a landmark sustainability goal as we become 100% ‘Zero Landfill’ on Main Campus. Thanks to a joint effort between Estates colleagues and our waste contractors, our general, clinical, and offensive waste is now fully diverted from landfill.
Meningitis – no new cases
(23 Mar 2026)
Further to our news item last week outlining the symptoms of meningitis and what to do if you are worried following the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, the latest data indicates there are no new cases confirmed.
Future Foundations: Transforming how we work – together
(23 Mar 2026)
Our 2035 strategy outlines the commitment to improving how our University works so we see and feel the benefits in our day-to-day experience. As part of our journey toward the ambitions set out in From Manchester for the world, we are investing in more connected, consistent and user centred ways of working. Future Foundations is a key part of that commitment.
4,200 completed surveys, three prize draw winners, and 7 days left to have your say
(20 Mar 2026)
There’s still time to have your say and shape the future of our University
Senate election results
(20 Mar 2026)
Congratulations to colleagues who have been elected to Senate and thanks to those who took part in the process.
Catch up: latest discussions on accountability for the delivery of our strategy
(16 Mar 2026)
Faye Holland joins pioneering Cambridge x Manchester collaboration as Partnership Director
(16 Mar 2026)
We are pleased to announce that Faye Holland has taken up the role of Director for the Cambridge x Manchester Partnership, bringing her expertise to our collaborative innovation work with the University of Cambridge
Election of colleagues to the General Assembly 2026
(16 Mar 2026)
Colleagues are encouraged to seek nomination for two vacancies by noon on Monday, 30 March.
Your work matters – supporting you to do your best work
(10 Mar 2026)
How we lead matters – Change is constant but how we lead it makes all the difference
(10 Mar 2026)
Your Voice Matters – reporting on progress from the 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey
Delivering 2035: How co-creation successfully upgraded Oracle CRM
(10 Mar 2026)
By modernising one of our core systems, we are strengthening our digital foundations by investing in technologies fit for our future.
“It’s being part of something – something bigger than yourself.”
(09 Mar 2026)
Research impact, shaped together - a campaign to celebrate how collaboration and partnership accelerate our research to impact in line with our Manchester 2035 strategy.