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The University of Manchester ranks as the best higher education institution (HEI) in Europe – and in the top three globally – for its social and environmental impact across its full range of functions. ...

The University of Manchester has announced its participation in ambitious regional initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and plastic use.   ...

Scientists at The University of Manchester have found small molecules contained in a substance secreted by the skin, known as sebum, that are responsible for a unique scent in people with Parkinson’s. The results could lead to the development of a...

The University has presented its plans for a new, world-class innovation district in the heart of Manchester at MIPIM. ...

The University of Manchester has become officially accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, recognising its commitment to pay all employees and third party contractors a minimum of £9 per hour. ...

The University of Manchester has featured extensively in a new report which looks at some of the innovative ways universities in Europe are working closely with companies, governmental agencies and other public organisations. ...

The Into University Manchester North centre is a new education project run by national education charity Into University in partnership with The University of Manchester. ...

Dozens of the students from The University of Manchester joined local residents to help tidy up the streets of Moss Side by picking up litter, recycling rubbish and planting trees.. ...

The University of Manchester has been awarded £10million to launch a UK-wide biomanufacturing research hub that could pave the way for easier and quicker ways to make new medicines and sustainable energy solutions. ...

The University of Manchester’s work on supporting local communities, heritage and age-friendly cities has been highlighted in a major new independent report which looks at the role modern universities can have in their local cities. ...

The University has submitted a PIN (Prior Information Notice) to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), to begin pre-market engagement as part of its search to find an investor and development partner to deliver a new c.£1.5 billion Innov...

Two University of Manchester astronomers have been awarded some of the Royal Astronomical Society’s (RAS) most prestigious prizes for their research and work in the field. ...

Professor Fiona Devine has been made a CBE in the New Year Honours as has honorary lecturer in dentistry, Dr Claire Stevens. ...

Researchers and scientists from across The University of Manchester are coming together in the fight against plastic pollution as part of a new multimillion-pound, Government-backed scheme. The University will lead on the UKRI funded ‘Rethinking R...

We do say this every December but this year really was a momentous one for The University of Manchester. We’ve solved mysteries both ancient and modern, developed technologies which will change our future and shed light on some of the biggest challen...

Each year hundreds of thousands of people view articles on our site and we’re always interested in what you’re looking at. This year we had readers from 225 countries and territories. So, to mark the end of 2018, we thought we’d share the top ten sto...

His Excellency Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, inspired the next generation of innovators during a keynote speech at the National Graphene Institute, demonstrating the strong bond between the University and China and the benef...

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has officially opened the £60m Masdar Building which houses the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester. ...

The University of Manchester has been awarded a Gold Watermark for the effectiveness of the ways in which it works to engage society with its activities in research, culture and teaching. ...

The University of Manchester’s employment centre, The Works, is set to move to a significantly larger building which will enable it to provide more training and opportunities to help local people in to work.   ...

On Monday (November 19) the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, supported by National Apprenticeship Service and The University of Manchester held a conference for employers and training providers to highlight the work carried out as part of the p...

Local initiatives ranging from a neighbourhood summer fête to bat box building for local children and a scheme tackling social isolation have benefitted from this year’s University of Manchester Community Construction Fund. ...

Manchester has once again been ranked the fifth best UK institution for employability in the Times Higher Education 2018 Global University Employability Rankings. The ranking also makes us the best university in the country outside of the Oxbridge...

A physics lecturer has developed a new piece of computer software that can help identify students with potential stress, wellbeing or mental health related problems at University. ...

This November, for the first time in the UK, people working for universities and local authorities are getting the chance to take a course which will let them explore the complex relationships between ‘town and gown’. ...

Scientist and businessman, Dr Gerald Chan delivered The University of Manchester’s prestigious annual Foundation Day lecture yesterday. He was then awarded an honorary doctorate along with scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and CNR Rao, architect Rach...

The University of Manchester has “surged” 27 places on a list ranking the world’s most innovative universities.   ...

Greater Manchester will be the first place in the country to establish a dedicated centre to help support higher education students with mental health needs. ...

The University of Manchester has celebrated a key milestone with the 10 year anniversary of launching its China Centre in Shanghai. ...

It’s been ranked among the country’s best schemes of its type with more than 200 University staff volunteering their skills to help schools, and now The University of Manchester’s flagship School Governors Initiative has won a high-profile award. ...