How Manchester’s research makes a difference to society
Social responsibility is one of our core goals. It underpins our research priorities of finding solutions to global challenges such as cancer, world poverty, carbon reduction, nuclear energy and social cohesion.
Find out about some of our pioneering work which makes a difference to people’s lives in local communities and across the globe.
Research projects benefiting our world
Giving sight with bionic eyes
Our scientists have created the 'bionic eye', a ground-breaking treatment to help alleviate blindness and impaired vision.
Purifying water with graphene
Our Nobel Prize winning research into graphene is revolutionising water filtration with a graphene sieve giving clean water to millions.
Fighting for the prevention of stillbirth
Through our research, we have developed tests and treatments that have resulted in a 29% decrease in stillbirths across Manchester since 2011.
Decarbonising Manchester
Our climate researchers have helped Manchester City Council set its emissions targets including to be a ‘zero carbon city’ by 2038.
Addressing gender in austerity
Our research shows the lack of an austerity system that ensures caring responsibilities, labour and costs are fairly distributed across gender, not just class.
Supporting artists in conflict zones
We have answered the call of theatre artists in war zones around the world to address their sense of disconnection.