Supporting future breakthroughs

Discoveries made at Manchester change the world. We bring together the brightest minds from across disciplines to solve global challenges, shaping the future for good.

Across the University, donations are helping to scale-up the number of promising early-career researchers working across the most critical areas. That means brilliant people can explore big ideas and make discoveries that benefit us all.

£10 million matched fund for philanthropy

The University has launched a £10 million matched funding programme to catalyse philanthropic support for the research talent of the future.

We’re matching every gift of £250,000 or more as part of this landmark programme. If you share our commitment to world-class research, we would love to explore opportunities with you.

Contact Olympia Kennard to begin a conversation: Olympia.Kennard@manchester.ac.uk.

Mary's story

Brain haemorrhage causes one in seven strokes – but there’s still no emergency treatment. Donor-funded PhD student Mary Newland is passionate about finding a solution.  

"I have loved my time so far as a PhD student within the neuroscience research team. I have had the opportunity to learn new techniques as well as collaborate with many incredible scientists.

"The most challenging, but also the most rewarding, aspect of my PhD so far has been building my confidence to bring my own ideas to the project. In the beginning, self-directed research felt almost unreachable. But as I gained knowledge and independence, I have been able to direct my own project in the lab with the help of my amazing supervisory team.

"Making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives initially drew me to this project and continues to motivate me every day. My research is currently based around the anti-inflammatory drug Anakinra, which is a promising new treatment for haemorrhagic stroke and is currently in phase two clinical trials. I am looking at the changes that occur in the brain after brain haemorrhage to find the most beneficial time to administer this drug.

"Outside of the lab, I have had the opportunity to be involved with and organise public engagement events in Manchester and beyond. These events encourage people to think actively about brain health and inspire the future generation of scientists.

"I want to say a massive thank you to all our donors. Your generosity continues to fund vital research into identifying new life-changing treatments for haemorrhagic stroke, and I am even more grateful now that I have seen the true impact of this research."