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Student support over Christmas
Find the support available, including mental health, safety and IT, during the University's closure from 20 December 2024 to 2 January 2025.
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Funding a university of the future
Imagine it's 2035 and we can consistently attract the world's best talent. Help us shape our strategy.
Bicentenary PhD Studentships
We're recruiting and funding more than 200 early career researchers as part of our bicentenary year.
Making a Difference Awards
The 2025 Making a Difference Awards for Social Responsibility are open to enter or nominate.
Research
Research beacons
Pioneering research discoveries in advanced materials, biotechnology, cancer, energy and global inequalities.
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Impact
We're delivering innovative solutions to the world's biggest challenges and transforming lives.
Research Explorer
Find out more about our researchers, publications and projects.
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Global influence
Major strategic partnerships
Discover our global collaborations with key partnerships in Melbourne, Toronto and Hong Kong.
Global centres
Our global centres offer a diverse portfolio of distance and blended learning programmes.
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International collaborations
We collaborate with organisations and institutions worldwide in our research, innovation and teaching.
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Services for business
We know the value of working together. Our expertise can help you achieve your business objectives.
Policy
We engage policymakers, thinkers, researchers, the media and the public with our work, informing policy in the UK and around the world.
Give to Manchester
Your support helps our researchers and graduates to build a more progressive, responsible world.
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Jobs
We offer every kind of role imaginable. From local talent to global experts, we want to hear from you.
Alumni
Enjoy the benefits of being a part of the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.
Teachers and careers advisers
Our tailored support services and engaging activities for pupils of all ages will help make your job easier.
Explore Manchester
Jodrell Bank
Our Jodrell Bank Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is home to the giant Lovell Telescope.
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Our Grade I-listed, neo-Gothic library houses the University's Special Collections.
Manchester Museum
With dinosaur skeletons and mummies from Ancient Egypt, Manchester Museum's collection of more than 4 million objects spans millennia.
The city of Manchester
The Whitworth
Our art gallery is home to more than 55,000 works of art, ranging from textiles to some of the most famous British watercolours.
Awards and accreditations
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Platinum Watermark
This award recognises our excellence in delivering and supporting public engagement.
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Race Equality Charter
We have a Race Equality Charter Silver Award through AdvanceHE for excellence in advancing racial equality in higher education.
Living Wage Foundation
We are proud to be accredited for our commitment to paying our people a real living wage.
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Athena Swan Charter
We're committed to developing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
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Gold-awarded LGBTQ+ inclusive employer
We're proud to be a gold-awarded LGBTQ+ inclusive employer.
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Disability Confident Leader
This symbol recognises our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of disabled people.
University of Sanctuary
We're committed to creating a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers.
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