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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 results in roundels - numbers over map graphics.

University ranked number one for positive social and environmental impact

We're the only university in the world to rank in the top ten in all seven years of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

University second for graduate employer interest

Manchester is the UK’s second most sought-after institution by leading graduate employers, according to High Fliers.

Royal Society’s highest honour for Manchester historian

Professor Sadiah Qureshi awarded Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture for research on science, race, empire and extinction.

Solar farm marks key milestone in Manchester’s zero carbon journey

New Medebridge solar farm to supply 65% of University’s electricity, cutting emissions by 12,000 tonnes annually.

Social Science experts honoured

Three Manchester academics are named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences for outstanding contributions in their fields.

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Manchester 46th in the world in academic rankings

The University has risen to 46th globally in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Lord David Alliance CBE at the Alliance Manchester Business School

Remembering Lord David Alliance CBE

It is with great sadness that we have learnt about the passing of Lord David Alliance CBE.

Manchester holds firm as a global leader in QS World University Rankings

Manchester ranks 35th globally and 7th in the UK, highlighting its world-class teaching, research strength and societal impact.

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

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.

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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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University ranked number one for positive social and environmental impact

University second for graduate employer interest

Royal Society’s highest honour for Manchester historian

Solar farm marks key milestone in Manchester’s zero carbon journey

Social Science experts honoured

Manchester 46th in the world in academic rankings

Remembering Lord David Alliance CBE

Manchester holds firm as a global leader in QS World University Rankings

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