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University wins Platinum Engage Watermark for public engagement

Manchester becomes only the second university to be awarded a Platinum Engage Watermark from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement.

University of Manchester Beyer Building

Manchester is top in Europe in sustainability rankings

Our University has been rated top in the UK and Europe, and third in the world, in the independent QS World University Sustainability Rankings.

Representatives from The University of Manchester and Osaka University hold up their signed agreements.

University launches new strategic partnership with Osaka University

The partnership between The University of Manchester and Osaka University will promote increased levels of research engagement between our two institutions.

Manchester wins top prize at Green Gown Awards

The University has won the 2030 Climate Action prize in recognition of forward-thinking and innovative work to decarbonise our operations.

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre

The University responds to independent review of spin-out companies

Our University welcomes the Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies, illustrating the contribution UK universities make to the economy and society.

Opening of Christabel Pankhurst Institute building

Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology and Innovation opens flagship building

The Christabel Pankhurst Institute will support the development of innovative technology-based healthcare solutions.

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University awarded Silver Race Equality Charter award

Manchester is one of only two UK higher education institutions to hold the award following a Race Equality Charter submission to Advance HE in July.

Aerial view of Whitworth Hall and the University campus.

Foundation Day 2023 honours healthcare, history and aerospace visionaries

The University’s annual Foundation Day celebrations saw honorary graduates recognised for their outstanding contributions to society.

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Jodrell Bank — Jodrell Bank

Our Jodrell Bank Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is home to the giant Lovell Telescope.

John Ryland's Library — The John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Our Grade I-listed, neo-Gothic library houses the University's Special Collections.

Manchester Museum — Manchester Museum

With dinosaur skeletons and mummies from Ancient Egypt, Manchester Museum's collection of more than 4 million objects spans millennia.

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Outdoor view of the building — The Whitworth

Our art gallery is home to more than 55,000 works of art, ranging from textiles to some of the most famous British watercolours.

Awards and accreditations

Platinum Watermark

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

Race Equality Charter

We have a Race Equality Charter Silver Award through AdvanceHE for excellence in advancing racial equality in higher education.

Living Wage Foundation

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

Athena Swan Charter

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

Stonewall Top 100 Employer

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

Disability Confident Employer

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

University of Sanctuary

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

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