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Landmark agreement to boost innovation and R&D in the city-region

Greater Manchester’s burgeoning innovation ecosystem has taken another major step forward with the signing of an agreement with the UK's national innovation agency, Innovate UK.

Another impressive financial year for Manchester-born spinouts

Ten new Manchester-based biomedical, science and engineering companies have been created over the past year by the University's Innovation Factory, producing cutting-edge technology and services to benefit societies around the world.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, and Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Khalifa University

Manchester and Khalifa University form graphene partnership

The historic agreement will see the universities tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges by accelerating graphene research and innovation.

Manchester among 200 most powerful global university brands

The University has been ranked 51-60 in the world in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2022.

Cost of living support launched for students

The University of Manchester and the Students' Union are committing £9 million to support students during the cost of living crisis.

Business Secretary Grant Shapps, dressed in lab coat and safety goggles, watches a demonstration of equipment in the Henry Royce Institute.

Henry Royce Institute receives £95m government funding

Business Secretary Grant Shapps announces Royce, headquartered at Manchester, will receive funding for new advanced materials research and development.

University welcomes first Humanitarian Scholarship students

Students taking part in a new Humanitarian Scholarship for students fleeing conflict and persecution join the University.

‘Renegade economist’ to speak at Manchester

Kate Raworth, author of the best-selling book 'Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist', will speak at this year’s Sustainable Consumption Institute Annual Lecture.