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Funding the next breakthrough: How leading UK university plans to back future innovators

The University of Manchester’s £400 million campaign will support scholarships, research initiatives and a new pre-seed fund for student and staff spin-offs.

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Tackling the world’s biggest challenges: The University of Manchester Launches Global Fundraising and Volunteering Campaign in Southeast Asia
Tackling the world's biggest challenges: The University of Manchester Launches Global Fundraising and Volunteering Campaign in Southeast Asia.
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AMBS And Lean In Malaysia Team Up To Accelerate Women Leaders
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), part of The University of Manchester, has partnered with Lean In Malaysia as a supporting sponsor for the Lean In ...
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How A Global MBA Education Redefines Leadership Across Industries
The professional world has moved beyond credentials as a passport to success. In today’s world, agile leadership, global exposure and strategic thinking are the new ...

University members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

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 ...

2024’s news highlights from the Faculty of Humanities

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 ...

University of Manchester to collaborate on electron beam research with the Extreme Light Infrastructure

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), ...

The 2024 review of the year

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. ...

Manchester sociologist wins award for her distinguished service

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

Manchester Retains Top 10 Global Position in QS World University Sustainability Rankings

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 ...

Lou Cordwell OBE named as CEO of Unit M, The University of Manchester’s new innovation powerhouse

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 ...

Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub recognised at Hidden REF Awards

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

Pioneering vascular dementia researchers earn ‘Heart Hero’ accolade

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 ...
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