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What’s next for China’s economy? Accounting for more than a third of the world’s population, China and India have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. China is already vying with the US for the top spot in the global economy, and on some measures has surpassed it. By the middle of the century India may be number two. How will these countries navigate their growing roles on…
Ciaron Wilkinson appointed to European Museum Forum board of trustees Ciaron Wilkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum, has been appointed to the board of trustees for the European Museum Forum (EMF), organisers of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, was the EMYA winner in 2025 and Wilkinson replaces…
Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers Alex Shaw, Arts Administration Manager at the Martin Harris Centre, recently won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding professional services for social responsibility category for Martin Harris Centre: Breaking Barriers. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the University. Beyond…
Our new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report highlights Manchester’s local and global impact The University has recently published our latest Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report 2025- 2027 , showcasing how our research, teaching and learning, public and civic engagement, and operations are helping to deliver positive impact across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals .…
A New Chapter for Collaboration: The 2026 GM Civic Universities Annual Report Greater Manchester’s universities contribute more than £4bn to the regional economy every year, educate 125,000+ students and employ more than 20,000 staff. But figures only tell part of the story. Published today, the Greater Manchester Civic University Board 2026 Annual Report sets out what that contribution looks like…
Partnerships in Practice: Highlights from our public and civic engagement open sessions Colleagues and students from across the University joined us for two open sessions on bringing social responsibility to life through our commitment to public and civic engagement. The sessions highlighted how the Manchester 2035 strategy will help to shape this work and showcased examples of partnerships for…
Our top five stories in June Here are 5 top stories from June: The University of Manchester has been ranked 1 st in the world for impact towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the THE Sustainabilty Impact Ratings! The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603 universities from 114 countries and territories. We hosted our annual Universally Manchester Festival ,…
University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability impact The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. The result places Manchester at the top of a global field of 1,603 universities from 114 countries and…
Be Aware, Be Empowered Last month Be Aware, Be Empowered won a Making a Difference Award in the Outstanding teaching innovation in social responsibility category in the 2026 Making a Difference Awards. The Making a Difference Awards recognise those driving meaningful social and environmental impact across the University. Beyond celebration, they play an important role in sharing best practice and…
Universally Manchester Festival – a day of curiosity, learning, and connection On Saturday 13 June 2026, The University of Manchester opened its doors to welcome over 2,700 visitors from our local neighbourhoods and beyond for our annual free, family friendly Universally Manchester Festival. The Festival brings to life our ongoing civic commitment to sharing our research, teaching, and cultural…
