University news
Your Voice Matters - Colleague Engagement Survey now closed
(23 Apr 2025)
More than 6,300 colleagues participated in our new annual colleague survey and had their say
Your Voice Matters: Supporting managers
(16 Apr 2025)
Improving our hub of essential resources for managers
Times Higher Education Awards open for entries
(14 Apr 2025)
The Times Higher Education Awards are now open for entries and our university is seeking nominations in several categories.
Love2Shop? You could win a £100 voucher
(11 Apr 2025)
Have your say in the Colleague Engagement Survey before Tuesday, 22 April, and be in with the chance of winning one of nine £100 Love2Shop vouchers
Manchester 2035 Digital Ideas Lab: one week left to add your feedback
(11 Apr 2025)
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab over the past two weeks.
Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Student Experience Programme
(10 Apr 2025)
The Townhall was an opportunity to explore the recent report into the people and structures element of the Student Experience Programme.
Improving IT Services – Your Voice Matters
(10 Apr 2025)
Training investment, technological advancements and updated job descriptions are having a significant impact on improving system availability and staff morale in IT Services
University to collaborate with leading innovator in AI-driven automation and robotics
(10 Apr 2025)
Manchester and InGen Dynamics to create a dynamic ecosystem where academia and industry work hand-in-hand to develop AI-powered solutions that redefine the future of automation and robotics.
New research centre for the North of England aims for a sustainable future
(08 Apr 2025)
The Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) Centre to collaborate with communities, governments and businesses to develop low-carbon living initiatives.
University joins EmilyTest pilot to tackle gender-based violence in higher education
(07 Apr 2025)
Manchester one of the first universities in England to take part in pilot of initiative to set minimum standards in gender-based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Reminder – Complete the Colleague Engagement Survey
(04 Apr 2025)
The survey is now open and runs until Tuesday, 22 April
Your Voice Matters – Purple Place
(03 Apr 2025)
Improvements to colleague recognition, discounts and benefits offerings
Senate nominations and election results
(02 Apr 2025)
Following the recent Senate nomination and election process, the staff members listed below will become Senate members from 1 September 2025 until 31 August 2028.
Manchester Gold 2025 launches
(01 Apr 2025)
Apply to be a mentor or mentee by Friday, 2 of May
Manchester 2035 Digital Ideas Lab – Now Open!
(31 Mar 2025)
Today marks the launch of our digital Ideas Lab as part of the next phase of Manchester 2035 – your chance to help shape our University’s bold new direction.
Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Student Experience Programme
(28 Mar 2025)
Your Voice Matters. Join us 1-2pm on Tuesday, 8 April to explore the recent report into the people and structures element of the Student Experience Programme.
Our University Pay Gap 2024
(28 Mar 2025)
Gender, Ethnicity, Disability, Sexual Orientation and Religion Pay Gap reporting 2024
Your Voice Matters – Welcoming new colleagues
(26 Mar 2025)
Improving new colleagues’ experiences through welcome events, surveys and clearer guidance
National Student Survey (NSS): we need your help
(25 Mar 2025)
The National Student Survey (NSS) closes next month, and we need your help to boost our response rates, which are currently below target.
Your Voice Matters – complete the survey
(24 Mar 2025)
On Tuesday, 25 March our new colleague engagement survey will open – the survey is confidential (delivered by an independent survey partner People Insight) and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
The University's Innovation Factory Appoints New CEO
(21 Mar 2025)
The University's Innovation Factory Appoints Dr Catherine Headley as New CEO
WATCH: Sustainability podcast with experts from the University
(21 Mar 2025)
Our expert panel answer your remaining questions from Duncan’s ‘Commitment to sustainability’ townhall event in February.
Your Voice Matters – Colleague wellbeing
(20 Mar 2025)
Actions taken from the Wellbeing Survey 2024
Watch: Townhall with Professor Duncan Ivison, Manchester 2035 - Phase 2
(19 Mar 2025)
The Townhall was an opportunity to hear more about from Professor Duncan Ivison and subject matter experts from the sprint groups, who helped to shape your ideas from Phase 1 into bold, cross-cutting proposals.
UK Metascience Unit funds new research at the University
(18 Mar 2025)
Manchester among first recipients of a UK government grant to find better ways to conduct, distribute and fund research - with opportunities for staff to get involved
Manchester 2035: Phase 2 – Making the Leap
(17 Mar 2025)
Visit our in person and digital Manchester 2035 Ideas Lab from 1 April
The University establishes new partnership with University of Texas
(14 Mar 2025)
We have signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, as Manchester and Austin become sister cities.
Your Voice Matters – Acting on feedback in FSE
(13 Mar 2025)
Addressing leadership visibility in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Report into Student Experience Programme released
(12 Mar 2025)
Evaluation of people and structures element of the Programme concludes
The University of Manchester maintains strong global standing in QS Subject Rankings
(12 Mar 2025)
The University of Manchester continues to demonstrate academic excellence across a wide range of subjects as revealed in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. While the University has experienced some shifts in individual subject rankings, it ranks among the best universities across the world.