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University rises in latest THE World University Rankings

The University of Manchester has secured an improved position of 51 in the world out of more than 1,900 institutions listed in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2024.

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University achieves silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Manchester celebrates its Gold and Silver achievements in TEF 2023, conducted by the Office for Students (OfS). The University is rated Silver overall, Gold for Student Outcomes, and Silver for Student Experience.
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Value of University’s work for society highly rated

Manchester achieved the highest possible score for its work with intellectual property and commercialisation, research partnerships and public and community engagement.

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Manchester top 10 in QS European university rankings

The University of Manchester has been placed eighth in Europe and sixth in the UK, according to the first ever edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024.
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Manchester Museum returns Aboriginal artefacts in special ceremony

Cultural heritage material has been returned to representatives of the Anindilyakwa community, who travelled to Manchester from Groote Eylandt.
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Two Manchester students awarded prestigious scholarship

Ethan Williams and Binham Seyoum, two students from The University of Manchester have been awarded with a prestigious Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship.
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Manchester appoints first Professor of Ukrainian Politics

The University of Manchester has appointed the first-ever Professor of Comparative and Ukrainian Politics in the UK and the wider English-speaking world.
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Manchester receives share of £100 million NIHR Policy Research Units funding

The University is to receive a share of £100 million for 20 new Policy Research Units across England, to tackle long-standing and emerging health and social care issues.

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Race Equality Charter

Our Race Equality Charter Bronze Award recognises excellence in advancing racial equality in higher education.

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Living Wage Foundation

We are proud to be accredited for our commitment to paying our people a real living wage.

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Gold Watermark

This award recognises our excellence in delivering and supporting public engagement.

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Athena Swan Charter

We're committed to developing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

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Stonewall Top 100 Employer

We are proud to rank 30th in the charity's ranking of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.

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Disability Confident Employer

This symbol recognises our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of disabled people.

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University of Sanctuary

We're committed to creating a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers.

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