Strategic documents
The University of Manchester was the first and most eminent of the civic universities, furthering the frontiers of knowledge through research and teaching, but also contributing to the wellbeing of its region and society more widely. These aims have guided the institution ever since and continue to drive our strategic vision.
University vision and strategic plan
From Manchester for the world
In October 2025, we launched our new strategic plan, From Manchester for the World.
Our strategy to 2035 sets out the five big leaps that will drive us further, faster and become the university Manchester needs to be in the next decade.
Previous plans
Visit our previous plans page to view the Our future vision and strategic plan to 2025, Manchester 2020 and the Manchester 2015 agenda.
Campus Masterplan
We published our Campus Masterplan in 2012, describing our plans to invest £1 billion over ten years to create a world-class campus for our staff and students.
Contact the President
Professor Duncan Ivison
Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor
John Owens Building
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
Tel: +44 (0) 161 306 6010
Email: president@manchester.ac.uk