2022 issue

July 2022 Issue Words by Kate Tidman and Professor Stephen Taylor  Image by Kirsty Smith The Paterson Building is set to become the new home of life-changing cancer discoveries. Once complete, the facility will house Europe’s largest concentration of scientists, doctors and nurses, working collaboratively to innovate groundbreaking research and pioneering treatments.  Construction of the £150 […]

July 2022 Issue Words by Tom Fern Image by Russell Hart As he walks past University buildings, adorned with blue plaques that celebrate some of history’s most remarkable people, Gareth Owen OBE is filled with hope and excitement for the next generation of leaders learning at Manchester today.  Gareth, Humanitarian Director at Save the Children

July 2022 Issue Words by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor In this year’s magazine, we celebrate impact – the impact of our people, research, teaching and learning, innovation, and the benefits we bring to society and the environment, locally and globally. As we reflect on what has been an unprecedented two years, I

July 2022 Issue Words by Bex Mamo Illustration by Bex Mamo Bex Mamo is a realist portrait artist based in Manchester. Her work celebrates inspiring public figures from across the globe. Thrilled to work with Lemn, Mamo’s incredible piece of art shows how far his influence runs beyond the University to inspire local creators. I

July 2022 Issue Words by Professor Anthony Green Illustration by Jane Naylor Professor Anthony Green of the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) explores an open-source model of drug production, making life-saving treatments more sustainable, practical and affordable to produce. Most of us in the UK don’t worry about medical care; we know that it’s there

July 2022 Issue Words by Harry Newton Images by David Gennard After seven years spent inspiring our community as Chancellor of The University of Manchester, we reflect on the immense impact Lemn Sissay OBE has had during his tenure.   From his challenging early years, losing his family and growing up in care, Lemn Sissay OBE

July 2022 Issue Words by Rose Brooke Illustration by Jane Naylor The work of the Manchester Innocence Project (MIP) is paving the way to freedom for victims of a miscarriage of justice. We meet the inspirational teaching team putting University of Manchester students at the heart of the cause. A new innocence project is born When Professor

July 2022 Issue Words by Hayley Cox Image by Russell Hart George Obolo, medical student and co-founder of The Black Excellence Network, placed fifth in the 100 Most Outstanding Black University Students in the UK 2021. We spoke to him about Manchester, mentoring and his mission to open up higher education for more Black students.

July 2022 Issue Words by Vicky Taylor-Plane Illustration by Jane Naylor The University has a strong tradition of delivering innovation and positive change, creating benefits for our local community and internationally.  For the fourth year in a row, Manchester is among the top ten universities for impact towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and one

July 2022 Issue Words by Anna Pintus Images by Jill Jennings and Pete Carr The University of Manchester’s graduates are the most sought after by top UK employers (The Graduate Market, 2023). This is down to a combination of academic achievement and embodiment of the University’s values, which help them enter the job market as