Our stories

Our people and the inspiring work they do are what makes The University of Manchester the pioneering and inclusive institution it is. Here are some of their stories.

All stories Our people, our values stories Research and discovery stories Teaching and learning stories Social responsibility stories Innovation stories Civic engagement stories Global influence stories

Meet our Chancellor / Nazir Afzal is connecting with local communities through his role as the University’s ceremonial head.
Unmatched social and environmental impact / We've been top ten in every year of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Celebrating our bicentenary / In 2024 we’re celebrating our bicentenary: 200 years of The University of Manchester.
Greater Manchester graduates / Meet the graduates making a positive impact on society.
Research impact showcase / Discover how our research is solving the world’s most urgent problems.
Countering the cost of conflict / How a University team has been helping victims of war in Uganda.
For health, equality and sustainability / Our commitment to delivering the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
A wake-up call on inequality / Hear from the Director of the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity.
Inspiring real change / Find out how online learning has helped this master's student achieve her goals and help others.
Tutoring the next generation / Hear how Manchester students have been supporting disadvantaged pupils during the pandemic.
Brain haemorrhage recovery / Manchester researchers launch a care package across the North West, improving survival rates.
Rethinking productivity / A new institute based at Manchester is aiming to reframe the debate.
Taking on the challenge / Working with Tata, one professor is tackling childhood cancer leukaemia in India.
EuroScience Open Forum / In 2016, the eyes of the scientific world were on Manchester.
Jodrell Bank / The UK's latest UNESCO World Heritage site.
Equity and Merit / Meet the alumni tackling social and economic issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
Culture, The Manchester Way / Manchester's cultural institutions are bold, community-focused and future-facing.
Public contributors / People from all walks of life shape our biological, medical and health research.
ScienceX / Our scientists take research out of the lab and to the people.
Age-friendly cities / The University and city of Manchester are collaborating on demographic challenges.
A healthier Greater Manchester / Hear one leader's plans for healthcare innovation.
The future of graphene / Read how these start-ups are using the 2D material to tackle global problems.
The future for plastics / Manchester's biomaterials expertise aims for a greener future.
Smarter transport / Could graphene improve our infrastructure?
Invisible Manchester / Meet the enterprising alumna helping the homeless.
Climate targets / As Greater Manchester embarks on its carbon reduction targets, one PhD student breaks down the terminology.
School Governor Initiative / Our staff and alumni volunteers are making a difference in schools.
Building better futures / Campus development is creating opportunities for our community.
Sustainable development goals / Meet three people whose work is answering the world's call.
Digital and blended learning / Hear from the Director of University of Manchester Worldwide.
Sustainability in learning / How Manchester's students are well placed to engage with global challenges.
Tenacity to succeed / Read about one young engineer's long road to success.
Their time to Stellify / Hear how extra- and co-curricular experiences transform Manchester students.
Learning through research / Manchester's undergraduates can work on research projects that make the world take notice.
Cancer's power couple / Meet the Crosbies, the husband and wife transforming patient outcomes.
FutureDAMS / Engineers and social scientists are combining their expertise to power development.
A materials world / There's a bioengineering revolution taking place at Manchester.
A kaleidoscope of social identity / One doctor explains why inclusivity is key in the battle for understanding.
History through a different lens / Meet the broadcaster seeking to make history inclusive, expansive and diverse.
Parental leave / How Manchester's research is shaping policy on fairer working practices.
The University of Manchester lens / Read a poem about the University by Lauren Bolger

Our stories

Meet our Chancellor / Nazir Afzal is connecting with local communities through his role as the University’s ceremonial head.

Unmatched social and environmental impact / We've been top ten in every year of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

Celebrating our bicentenary / In 2024 we’re celebrating our bicentenary: 200 years of The University of Manchester.

Greater Manchester graduates / Meet the graduates making a positive impact on society.

Research impact showcase / Discover how our research is solving the world’s most urgent problems.

Countering the cost of conflict / How a University team has been helping victims of war in Uganda.

For health, equality and sustainability / Our commitment to delivering the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

A wake-up call on inequality / Hear from the Director of the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity.

Inspiring real change / Find out how online learning has helped this master's student achieve her goals and help others.

Tutoring the next generation / Hear how Manchester students have been supporting disadvantaged pupils during the pandemic.

Brain haemorrhage recovery / Manchester researchers launch a care package across the North West, improving survival rates.

Rethinking productivity / A new institute based at Manchester is aiming to reframe the debate.

Taking on the challenge / Working with Tata, one professor is tackling childhood cancer leukaemia in India.

EuroScience Open Forum / In 2016, the eyes of the scientific world were on Manchester.

Jodrell Bank / The UK's latest UNESCO World Heritage site.

Equity and Merit / Meet the alumni tackling social and economic issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

Culture, The Manchester Way / Manchester's cultural institutions are bold, community-focused and future-facing.

Public contributors / People from all walks of life shape our biological, medical and health research.

ScienceX / Our scientists take research out of the lab and to the people.

Age-friendly cities / The University and city of Manchester are collaborating on demographic challenges.

A healthier Greater Manchester / Hear one leader's plans for healthcare innovation.

The future of graphene / Read how these start-ups are using the 2D material to tackle global problems.

The future for plastics / Manchester's biomaterials expertise aims for a greener future.

Smarter transport / Could graphene improve our infrastructure?

Invisible Manchester / Meet the enterprising alumna helping the homeless.

Climate targets / As Greater Manchester embarks on its carbon reduction targets, one PhD student breaks down the terminology.

School Governor Initiative / Our staff and alumni volunteers are making a difference in schools.

Building better futures / Campus development is creating opportunities for our community.

Sustainable development goals / Meet three people whose work is answering the world's call.

Digital and blended learning / Hear from the Director of University of Manchester Worldwide.

Sustainability in learning / How Manchester's students are well placed to engage with global challenges.

Tenacity to succeed / Read about one young engineer's long road to success.

Their time to Stellify / Hear how extra- and co-curricular experiences transform Manchester students.

Learning through research / Manchester's undergraduates can work on research projects that make the world take notice.

Cancer's power couple / Meet the Crosbies, the husband and wife transforming patient outcomes.

FutureDAMS / Engineers and social scientists are combining their expertise to power development.

A materials world / There's a bioengineering revolution taking place at Manchester.

A kaleidoscope of social identity / One doctor explains why inclusivity is key in the battle for understanding.

History through a different lens / Meet the broadcaster seeking to make history inclusive, expansive and diverse.

Parental leave / How Manchester's research is shaping policy on fairer working practices.

The University of Manchester lens / Read a poem about the University by Lauren Bolger