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Manchester among world’s top universities in new academic rankings

The University has been ranked at number 52 out of more than 2,500 institutions in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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University teaching stars celebrate double win

Our teaching staff are celebrating two national award wins: the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence and an appointment to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme.
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NGI ‘key stakeholder’ in UK-India Technology Security Initiative

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi have committed to developing collaboration on advanced 2D materials and nanotechnology.
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Ceremony marks Nancy Rothwell’s end of term of office as University President and Vice-Chancellor

The evening saw the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) named the Nancy Rothwell Building in her honour.
Drs Fiona Whelan and Laura Richards.

Future Leaders Fellowships for Manchester rising stars

Drs Fiona Whelan and Laura Richards have been awarded UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowships to lead research and commercialise their innovations.
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University places in European top 10 for second year

Manchester has climbed one place to seventh in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe, and is sixth in the UK.
Sir Howard Bernstein

Sir Howard Bernstein

The University is deeply saddened by the news of Sir Howard Bernstein's death, a pivotal figure in the regeneration of our city over the past four decades.
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New portrait of Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell unveiled

A portrait of our first female President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, has been unveiled at a special event at the Whitworth art gallery.

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.

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Living Wage Foundation

We are proud to be accredited for our commitment to paying our people a real living wage.

Athena Swan Charter silver logo

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.

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University of Sanctuary

We're committed to creating a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers.

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