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As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved over the past year at The University of Manchester. This year has been particularly special as we celebrated the University’s 200th anniversary, a remarkable milestone in our history. Throughout the year, staff, students, alumni, and our wider community have come together to mark the University’s achievements, growth, and impact. There is much to celebrate, and we invite you to join us in revisiting some of the standout news headlines from our unforgettable year in The Review of the Year 2024!

The University of Manchester’s Professor Claire Alexander has been announced as this year’s winner of the Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award.

The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. These significant rankings evaluate universities based on Environmental impact, Social impact, and Governance (ESG).

The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Lou Cordwell as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Unit M, its newly launched initiative to connect the University with, and catalyse, the regional innovation ecosystem to drive inclusive growth.

The Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) at The University of Manchester has been Highly Commended in the Communicative Outputs category of the Hidden REF 2024 Competition.

A study that uncovered a potential new approach to treating the vascular causes of dementia has been named Research Story of the Year at the British Heart Foundation’s annual Heart Hero Awards. The award, which is voted for by the public, went to a BHF funded team from The University of Manchester, who described their delight at scooping the top prize.

Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a pioneering process using engineered bacteria to transform complex mixed waste into sustainable biopolymers including human therapeutics such as insulin, and bioplastics.

The University of Manchester is the proud recipient of two awards from Times Higher Education in recognition of its outstanding support to students and STEM research.

Ecobelt Ltd, a University partner, has won an award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in recognition of its use of sustainable materials innovation to reach net-zero.

Fourteen researchers across fifteen subject areas at The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential academics, according to new rankings released by Clarivate.