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Regrettably, I have to share with you the news that the University is the victim of a cyber incident.

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Manchester is top in Europe for social and environmental impact

The University also ranked second in the world for meaningful contributions to the UN SDGs in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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Student accommodation redevelopment plans unveiled

A major redevelopment proposal on part of the University’s Fallowfield site will meet the increasing demand for a greater choice of student bedrooms in safe and sociable surroundings.

Sook-Kyung Lee

Whitworth gallery announces renowned new Director

Internationally-renowned Sook-Kyung Lee joins the Manchester gallery from London’s Tate Modern, where she is a Senior Curator of International Art.

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University launches groundbreaking Ukrainian politics course

The course focuses on contemporary Ukrainian politics, making it the second such course in the UK and the first taught by a Ukrainian scholar.

Sir Patrick Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance to become honorary chair

Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, who played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed an honorary Chair in Biological Sciences.

CEO of Weardale Lithium and Dr Seb Leaper.

University spin-out revolutionises battery technology in the UK

Watercycle Technologies Ltd has extracted lithium carbonate and graphite from black mass, a milestone in sustainable battery technology.

Meera Syal holding a BAFTA award

Manchester alumnae honoured with BAFTA's highest award

The career of Manchester alumnae, Meera Syal, was recognised by BAFTA on Sunday night, as she was given their highest Fellowship award.

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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

Race Equality Charter

Our Race Equality Charter Bronze Award recognises 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.

Gold Watermark

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

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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