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IN today’s fast-paced global economy, senior leaders must navigate rapid technological shifts, evolving markets, and diverse cultural landscapes.

A research team led by The University of Manchester’s Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize for their research into enhancing carbon capture and reducing methane emissions through the strategic use of Sphagnum moss in peatland restoration.

The University of Manchester’s Professor Gary Younge has been named as the recipient of a prestigious Robert B. Silvers Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of journalism.

A University of Manchester professor has been recognised in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours List.

Professor Yaojun Li, a distinguished researcher and educator at The University of Manchester, has been made an OBE for his exceptional services to the Advancement of Knowledge in Social Mobility and to Ethnic Integration.

17 December 2024 Written by: Joe Stafford The Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester has experienced another fantastic year in 2024, and has had many significant achievements and announcements to celebrate throughout the last twelve months. Here are some of the most notable highlights: January The year started with the news that the University’s Jason

The University of Manchester, as a part of The Cockcroft Institute, has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI ERIC), to collaborate on research in high-power laser and far-infrared (“Terahertz”) techniques for electron beam acceleration.

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.