University news
Celebrating our graduates making a difference
(07 Jan 2025)
Watch our short films showing how our Greater Manchester Graduates contribute to our city and beyond
Book now: Townhall with Colette Fagan and Alison Fairclough
(06 Jan 2025)
Taking place 1-2pm on Wednesday, 22 January
Medebridge Solar Farm hits new milestone
(03 Jan 2025)
The University is excited to announce that Medebridge, the new solar farm that will provide us with 65% of our electricity demand from 2025, has reached a major milestone with the installation of over 100,000 solar modules.
Starting well
(03 Jan 2025)
A message from Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor.
Do one thing for your wellbeing this January
(02 Jan 2025)
Take part in our free programme of events for our ‘Starting Well in 2025 Campaign’ this January
Professor Martin Schröder to step down as Vice-President and Dean
(19 Dec 2024)
Recruitment process for a new Vice-President and Dean will start in January
WATCH: Townhall with Duncan Ivison and Carol Prokopyszyn
(18 Dec 2024)
The townhall with President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison and Chief Financial Officer, Carol Prokopyszyn, took place on Thursday, 24 October.
2024: Our year in review
(16 Dec 2024)
We take a look back at the highlights from an exceptional year for our University community – celebrating our Bicentenary and many achievements
New approach to TLSE change projects and Student Experience Programme (SEP)
(16 Dec 2024)
With a new approach to Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) change and the Student Experience Programme (SEP), benefits to our university community can be released more quickly.
Improving our People Service for you
(13 Dec 2024)
How our People directorate is driving for excellence in their service through incremental changes.
Reflecting on the first Semester using SEAtS
(12 Dec 2024)
This academic year we've introduced the new Student Engagement and Attendance System (SEAtS.) A positive change in how we support student academic engagement and wellbeing.
Research culture and environment – diverse and rewarding careers
(11 Dec 2024)
The development of our researchers is at the heart of all we do – find out more about our opportunities and initiatives and the lived experiences of our research community
Comms, Marketing and Student Recruitment’s new Executive Director
(10 Dec 2024)
Osama Bhutta to join our University
Manchester Retains Top 10 Global Position in QS World University Sustainability Rankings
(10 Dec 2024)
The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings.
Winter Graduations: Festive celebrations for our Class of 2024
(09 Dec 2024)
We are delighted to welcome students, their friends, families, and supporters to campus for the start of our 2024 Winter Graduation ceremonies.
Update on theft of busts from University
(06 Dec 2024)
Police have posted an update
WATCH: Talk 200 with Professor Duncan Ivison and guests
(06 Dec 2024)
President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison and guests came together for a very special final Talk 200 event – our podcast series to celebrate 200 years of education and innovation here at Manchester.
Five Manchester colleagues appointed to REF pilot panels
(06 Dec 2024)
Our staff to help deliver an expanded definition of research excellence – recognising the wide range of research, roles and people – as part of Research Excellence Framework People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot panels.
WATCH: Fallowfield redevelopment open meeting
(04 Dec 2024)
An open meeting took place on Monday 2 December for students to learn more about the redevelopment of the current Fallowfield student accommodation, as well as consult on the future of the project.
New Chief Property Officer appointed
(03 Dec 2024)
Barra Mac Ruairí to join from the University of Bristol.
Essential Training Courses Launching This December
(03 Dec 2024)
All colleagues to complete our new and updated Essential Training Courses by Friday, 28 February.
Book now: Town hall with Professor Duncan Ivison and Carol Prokopyszyn
(02 Dec 2024)
Taking place 12.30 – 1.30pm on Monday, 16 December
University finances at a glance 23/24
(02 Dec 2024)
An overview of our Financial Statements for 23/24
The University celebrates double win at Times Higher Education Awards
(29 Nov 2024)
The University wins two awards from Times Higher Education in recognition of its outstanding support to students and STEM research.
Manchester celebrates 200 years of excellence with new Studentships and Fellowships
(28 Nov 2024)
To celebrate its Bicentenary, Manchester will build on its research excellence legacy and invest in the future with an ambitious programme to fund and support researchers across its faculties.
University receives $1.3m donation to create new cancer research fund
(27 Nov 2024)
Alumna Judith Sear accelerates our cancer research impact with generous gift to our North American Foundation for The University of Manchester (NAFUM), creating the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund
A new approach to University leadership
(26 Nov 2024)
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Ivison
University researchers ranked in global top 1% most influential academics
(22 Nov 2024)
More than a dozen colleagues feature in list demonstrating remarkable and far-reaching influence in their field, through rankings built on rigorous citation analysis.
Purple Place – new reward and benefits platform launched!
(21 Nov 2024)
From today (21 November) you can now access our brand-new reward and benefits platform 'Purple Place’, hosted by Reward Gateway. Purple Place replaces our previous provider Vivup
Changes to membership of our Board of Governors
(21 Nov 2024)
A message from the Chair of the Board, Philippa Hird