Benefits of membership

Being a member of Manchester’s General Assembly will provide you with a unique opportunity to be a guiding voice at a university committed to civic engagement.

A global reputation for excellence

Our University is one of the largest in the UK, with more than 40,000 students and 1,000 programmes of study. We’re also a research powerhouse, ranked fifth in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework, and eighth in Europe for innovation by Reuters.

With 25 Nobel laureates having worked or studied here, we have a reputation for excellence, and our experts have helped shape the modern world in areas ranging from computing to nuclear physics. Today, Manchester’s researchers are helping to find solutions to society’s most persistent challenges, such as inequalities and cancer, while our work in biotechnology, humanitarianism and advanced materials such as graphene is recognised across the world.

Social and civic responsibility

Our commitment to social responsibility is a well-established, ranked first in the UK for impact by Times Higher Education, and our cultural institutions attract more than a million visitors a year. Our history is closely entwined with that of our city, with a shared pioneering spirit and commitment to progressive ideals, and we work closely with partners in the region to bring the benefits of our knowledge, wisdom and humanity to all of our community.

What this means for you

As a member of the Assembly, you’ll be among the first to hear about developments in all of these areas. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our priorities by sharing your experience and harnessing your own networks.

We’ll give you the support you need to not only be an ambassador for the University, but to also ensure that our work has maximum impact for our city and in the area that you care about.