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Sarah Hall

Acclaimed author joins University's Centre for New Writing

Internationally-acclaimed novelist and short story writer Sarah Hall has joined the University as a Professor of Creative Writing.

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£6.2 million project to build new capabilities for sensitive data research

The University will collaborate on a new £6.2 million programme, TREvolution, to advance the development of key technical requirements and capabilities for UK Trusted Research Environments.

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Manchester maintains strong global standing in QS Subject Rankings

The University continues to demonstrate academic excellence across a wide range of subjects as revealed in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings by subject.

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New partnership established with the University of Texas

The University of Manchester has signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin.

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13 Manchester women make annual list of innovators

Thirteen academics from the University have made have made the annual list of innovative women, put together by the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) for International Women’s Day.

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University launches BHF Manchester Centre of Research Excellence

The launch follows an award of £4 million from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to support world-class cardiovascular disease.

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President and Vice-Chancellor strengthens ties on China visit

Professor Duncan Ivison and a delegation of cross-faculty academics are visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to connect with partners, alumni and fellow universities.

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Manchester ranked 50th most powerful global university brand

Our university has placed 50th in the prestigious Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025.

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Jodrell Bank — Jodrell Bank

Our Jodrell Bank Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is home to the giant Lovell Telescope.

John Ryland's Library — The John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Our Grade I-listed, neo-Gothic library houses the University's Special Collections.

Manchester Museum — Manchester Museum

With dinosaur skeletons and mummies from Ancient Egypt, Manchester Museum's collection of more than 4 million objects spans millennia.

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Outdoor view of the building — 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

University of Sanctuary

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

Platinum Watermark

This award recognises our excellence in delivering and supporting public engagement.

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.

Athena Swan Charter

We're committed to developing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Gold-awarded LGBTQ+ inclusive employer

We're proud to be a gold-awarded LGBTQ+ inclusive employer.

Disability Confident Leader

This symbol recognises our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of disabled people.

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