RBE news
- New research calls with international university partners in Austin, Texas and Stockholm
We’re excited to announce two new research funding calls with our international partner institutions. (24 Sep 2025) - Get ready for the next Research Review Exercise (RRE)
The next annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff will be opening in September 2025. (22 Sep 2025) - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Conference – bursary available
Bursary funding available to attend KTP2025 Conference, marking 50 years of one of the UK’s longest running and most successful innovation programmes - application deadline: Wednesday, 24 September. (16 Sep 2025) - Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) - important deadline reminder
Colleagues must register any activities sponsored by a foreign state or certain state-controlled organisations with FIRS by 1 October 2025 or within an allotted timeframe thereafter – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues. (16 Sep 2025) - Mahesh Nirmalan appointed AVP for Responsible Research Practice
Professor Mahesh Nirmalan has taken up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Responsible Research Practice – one of four essential themes of our University’s research culture and environment. (15 Sep 2025) - Research and Impact @ Manchester (September 2025)
A message from Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research (11 Sep 2025) - Three Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
Congratulations to Professors Liz Richardson, David Richards and Anupam Nanda, recognised for their excellence and impact, and their advancement of social sciences for the public good. (09 Sep 2025) - Open Research Fellowship Programme 2025-26 – apply from 8 September 2025
A chance for passionate individuals to explore the different elements of Open Research and help create a more open, collaborative, and equitable research landscape. (08 Sep 2025) - Manchester colleagues appointed to REF 2029 panels
Our colleagues will help carry out expert review for the next Research Excellence Framework, the UK’s system for assessing research quality in UK higher education institutions. (04 Sep 2025) - Future Investment in Computation at the University
Feedback required from our research community – deadline Friday, 12 September. (27 Aug 2025) - Writing for The Conversation
Share your research with a wider audience (26 Aug 2025) - Welcoming and supporting new research staff
As we head into a new academic year, the Researcher Development team is here to help researchers and their supervisors get off to a strong start. (21 Aug 2025) - Meet our PGRs of the Year
Three postgraduate students were awarded the University’s Distinguished Achievement Award for their vital contribution to our research community and our institution’s success. (21 Aug 2025) - Open Research Conference 2025 – resources available
More than 120 delegates from across the country and abroad attended, bringing together a breadth of expertise – and resources available on Figshare. (19 Aug 2025) - Looking after visitors here at Manchester
The University is legally responsible for ensuring that every visitor is properly entitled to work or participate in our activities – access information, guidance and support in welcoming visitors. (15 Aug 2025) - Celebrating your Postdoc journeys…
Get inspired at our Research Staff Excellence Awards, bond at Postdoc Bingo or get 1:1 Coaching, CV feedback and massage therapy. (14 Aug 2025) - Researchers supported by “an invisible framework”
How our Contracts Team can help you navigate a changing landscape (12 Aug 2025) - Building a better research environment: funding winners announced
Seven teams secure funding to test solutions to research culture challenges. (05 Aug 2025) - Minor changes to the REF 2029 Open Access policy
Research England has published some minor clarifications – the Library’s REF Open Access policy guidance has been updated to reflect these changes. (04 Aug 2025) - University researcher joins Greater Manchester creative health partnership
Dr Hannah Waterson appointed Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation to work with Creative Health Greater Manchester Place Partnership and Civic University Board (CUB). (28 Jul 2025) - Check your research ethics status with our useful tool
Use our interactive resource to determine if your project requires University research ethics approval before undertaking recruitment and data collection. (24 Jul 2025) - Boost your profile with our Research Visibility Checklist
Simple, high-impact actions to help you promote your research - from quick wins to go big. (17 Jul 2025) - Congratulations to our interdisciplinary research award winners
University of Manchester Research Institute’s Interdisciplinary Research Pump-Prime Projects announced – we look forward to the advancements this collaborative work will bring to tackle society's most pressing global challenges. (15 Jul 2025) - Professor Richard Curry appointed AVP for Research and Innovation
Professor Curry takes up the role of Associate Vice-President (AVP) from 1 August 2025. (08 Jul 2025) - Discover innovative practices in community-engaged research from around the world
Join our webinar on Wednesday, 9 July and visit our new Engaged Research Hub, part of our research culture and environment here at Manchester. (01 Jul 2025) - UK government launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS)
New research security scheme comes into force on 1 July 2025 – information, guidance and support for all affected colleagues. (27 Jun 2025) - Senate report – major awards and achievements
Congratulations to our colleagues for the recent major achievements and major funding, reported in the latest Senate report (June 2025) (24 Jun 2025) - Writing for The Conversation
Share your research with a wider audience (24 Jun 2025) - Research and Impact @ Manchester (June 2025)
A message from Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research (24 Jun 2025) - Celebrating our PGRs’ powerful impact
From helping people suffering homelessness in Manchester and informing national policy on prisons to a rising voice in global environmental research and insight into cancer from East Africa, our postgraduate researchers make a difference across the world. (24 Jun 2025) - Research Lifecycle Project needs you
Give your feedback to the RLP team who are mapping how research is supported here at Manchester. (23 Jun 2025) - Cookson Scholars celebrate diversity
Annual conference showcases multidisciplinary research excellence from one side of the globe to the other. (23 Jun 2025) - US export control training – information available
If you missed the workshop, giving colleagues essential information on regulatory requirements, risk management and best practices, there are some resources available. (23 Jun 2025) - WATCH: UK government guidance on research security
Watch this short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – this time, an authoritarian government scenario. (17 Jun 2025) - Enhance your research impact with better collaboration
Come to our training session, Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research on Thursday, 10 July (16 Jun 2025) - Policy Engagement for Early Career Academics
Find out how to engage with government and policymakers with our Policy@Manchester team (03 Jun 2025) - Jen Adcott – the brains behind the machines
Meet our Royce technician featured on UKRI’s 101 jobs that change the world (02 Jun 2025) - Manchester researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels
Two colleagues among those appointed to lead Research Excellence Framework units of assessment. (23 May 2025) - US export control training – book now
Sign up to get essential information on regulatory requirements, risk management and best practices – workshop to be held on Tuesday, 3 June (22 May 2025) - Two Manchester Professors land funding council roles
Congratulations to Dave O'Brien and Richard Allmendinger – supporting arts and AI investment initiatives at UK Research and Innovation. (16 May 2025)