Our stories
Our people and the inspiring work they do are what makes The University of Manchester the pioneering and inclusive institution it is. Here are some of their stories.
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Meet our Chancellor / Nazir Afzal is connecting with local communities through his role as the University’s ceremonial head.
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Unmatched social and environmental impact / We've been top ten in every year of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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Celebrating our bicentenary / In 2024 we’re celebrating our bicentenary: 200 years of The University of Manchester.
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Greater Manchester graduates / Meet the graduates making a positive impact on society.
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Research impact showcase / Discover how our research is solving the world’s most urgent problems.
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Countering the cost of conflict / How a University team has been helping victims of war in Uganda.
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For health, equality and sustainability / Our commitment to delivering the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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A wake-up call on inequality / Hear from the Director of the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity.
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Inspiring real change / Find out how online learning has helped this master's student achieve her goals and help others.
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Tutoring the next generation / Hear how Manchester students have been supporting disadvantaged pupils during the pandemic.
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Brain haemorrhage recovery / Manchester researchers launch a care package across the North West, improving survival rates.
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Rethinking productivity / A new institute based at Manchester is aiming to reframe the debate.
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Taking on the challenge / Working with Tata, one professor is tackling childhood cancer leukaemia in India.
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EuroScience Open Forum / In 2016, the eyes of the scientific world were on Manchester.
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Jodrell Bank / The UK's latest UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Equity and Merit / Meet the alumni tackling social and economic issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Culture, The Manchester Way / Manchester's cultural institutions are bold, community-focused and future-facing.
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Public contributors / People from all walks of life shape our biological, medical and health research.
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ScienceX / Our scientists take research out of the lab and to the people.
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Age-friendly cities / The University and city of Manchester are collaborating on demographic challenges.
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A healthier Greater Manchester / Hear one leader's plans for healthcare innovation.
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The future of graphene / Read how these start-ups are using the 2D material to tackle global problems.
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The future for plastics / Manchester's biomaterials expertise aims for a greener future.
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Smarter transport / Could graphene improve our infrastructure?
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Invisible Manchester / Meet the enterprising alumna helping the homeless.
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Climate targets / As Greater Manchester embarks on its carbon reduction targets, one PhD student breaks down the terminology.
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School Governor Initiative / Our staff and alumni volunteers are making a difference in schools.
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Building better futures / Campus development is creating opportunities for our community.
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Sustainable development goals / Meet three people whose work is answering the world's call.
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Digital and blended learning / Hear from the Director of University of Manchester Worldwide.
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Sustainability in learning / How Manchester's students are well placed to engage with global challenges.
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Tenacity to succeed / Read about one young engineer's long road to success.
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Their time to Stellify / Hear how extra- and co-curricular experiences transform Manchester students.
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Learning through research / Manchester's undergraduates can work on research projects that make the world take notice.
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Cancer's power couple / Meet the Crosbies, the husband and wife transforming patient outcomes.
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FutureDAMS / Engineers and social scientists are combining their expertise to power development.
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A materials world / There's a bioengineering revolution taking place at Manchester.
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A kaleidoscope of social identity / One doctor explains why inclusivity is key in the battle for understanding.
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History through a different lens / Meet the broadcaster seeking to make history inclusive, expansive and diverse.
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Parental leave / How Manchester's research is shaping policy on fairer working practices.
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The University of Manchester lens / Read a poem about the University by Lauren Bolger