The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a major public research university in Manchester, England, founded in 1824. It serves a large and international community of students, staff, researchers and alumni, and positions itself as a centre of teaching excellence, world-class research, and social responsibility. The university combines undergraduate, taught master's and postgraduate research education with a strong research mission across disciplines. It highlights its role in tackling major global challenges through research, teaching, public engagement and partnerships, while drawing on its historic connection to Manchester’s industrial and scientific heritage. It is part of the Russell Group and presents itself as a globally engaged institution with a strong reputation for research impact, graduate outcomes and sustainability leadership. Core Values Teaching excellence : The university emphasises high-quality teaching, strong student experience and outcomes that prepare graduates for global careers. Research impact : It frames research as a force for solving real-world problems, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary discovery and measurable benefit. Social responsibility : Social inclusion, better health, environmental sustainability, cultural engagement and civic engagement are presented as core commitments. Collaboration : The university repeatedly stresses cross-disciplinary working, partnerships with business and public-sector organisations, and engagement with local and global communities. Sustainability : It highlights a commitment to environmental action, including a zero-carbon ambition and research and teaching aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Unique Aspects Historic research legacy : The university traces its roots to 1824 and highlights landmark contributions such as the first artificially induced nuclear reaction, the first stored-program computer and the isolation of graphene. World-leading sustainability recognition : It says it is the only university to rank in the global top ten for social and environmental impact in every year of the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings. Strong research scale and reputation : The university reports 44,000+ students, 12,000 staff and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries, and says it was ranked fifth for research power in REF 2021. Interdisciplinary structure : Its three-faculty model, institutes, networks and research platforms are designed to encourage collaboration across disciplines. Partnership-backed decarbonisation : Known news indicates a long-term corporate power purchase agreement supporting new UK renewable energy and helping the university cut emissions as part of its zero-carbon strategy. Innovation district collaboration : Known news also points to Sister, a joint venture with Bruntwood SciTech, as a major innovation district linked to the university’s commercialisation and climate-tech ecosystem.