Sue, who works in the University’s Professional Services team, has generously chosen to support the next generation of students with a gift in her will. Now, Sue wants to share the inspiration behind her gift with others. xxxx “My Manchester journey began in 1994 as a full-time postgraduate, studying for an MA in 17th Century English Read More…
Alumna, Heidi, shares why she has chosen to support research with a gift in her will
Alumna, Heidi, recently went on a visit down memory lane- otherwise known as Manchester Museum. While she was visiting, we took the opportunity to have a chat about the gift Heidi has generously chosen to leave in her will in support of research at Manchester. She spoke to us about her memories of Manchester, the Read More…
Celebrating Manchester’s past, present and future: Alumnus wins 2024 micropoetry competition
Congratulations to Alumnus and friend of the University, Chris Grey, who won the annual University of Manchester micropoetry competition.
Alumna’s gift in will provides lasting support for Teachers of the Deaf
Alumna Jennifer Gough (Geography BSc Hons, 1976) kindly remembered the work of the University’s Deaf Education team with a gift in her will. Now, 11 Jennifer Gough Bursaries are available for Teachers of the Deaf. A vital programme of support which will ensure that more people facing hearing impairments get the support they need to Read More…
Memorable Moments of 2023
2023 has given us lots to celebrate at The University of Manchester. The year has been filled with exciting discoveries, memorable moments, and Manchester firsts. Just a handful of these highlights are featured on our 2023 Christmas card. More details can be found below about each item featured. Every highlight, including many which we weren’t Read More…
Meet the Aline Egan Scholars
Earlier this year, we shared the fantastic news that the number of Manchester Master’s Bursaries available each year has increased from 75 to 100, for the next four academic years. The Manchester Master’s Bursary is a vital programme, aimed at helping students from underrepresented groups access postgraduate education. This increase in the support available is Read More…
Jan & Ken Robinson: Helping families like their own, by funding life changing research
After the passing of their sons, Tim & Sam, Jan and Ken Robinson chose to honour their memory with a gift in Jan’s will. Jan’s incredibly kind gift of £10,000 will support the next generation of children who, like her own, face rare genetic diseases. Jan and Ken Robinson married in 1975 after meeting in Read More…
The Firsts of the Future
On Sunday 10 June 2023, the University opened its doors to our local friends and neighbours for our annual Community Festival. The day was jam-packed with fun and free activities for all the family, including interactive demonstrations, musical and drama performances, and behind the scenes tours. We also shared stories of world changing firsts that Read More…
Alumna’s gift in will makes more Manchester Masters Bursaries available than ever before
Thanks to the generosity of Alumna Aline Egan, who made the decision to remember the University in her will, we are now able to increase the number of Manchester Master’s Bursaries offered to talented and deserving students, from 75 to 100 bursaries per year for the next four years. Each year, 50 Manchester Masters Bursary Read More…