This May, The University of Manchester community will come together for the Purplewave, the University’s official entry in the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10K. Purplewave fundraisers are making a real impact by supporting two important causes: life-changing cancer research here at The University of Manchester, and support for Manchester students. Many have a personal connection Read More…
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr Frank Sinclair Steven (1933-2024)
The University of Manchester is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Frank Sinclair Steven on 19th November 2024, at the age of 91. His impressive career had a lasting impact both at the University and in the wider scientific community, and his contributions will be remembered for years to come. Dr Steven’s journey Read More…
Meet our Student Fundraisers
It’s coming up to a very exciting time of year! This month our amazing student fundraising team will be taking to the phones to chat to Manchester alumni across the UK and USA. Our fantastic team of student fundraisers will be calling Manchester alumni just like you. They’ll update you on some of the amazing Read More…
Global Graduates: Unaisah Muhammad
Global Graduates is our award-winning programme for University of Manchester students, giving them the opportunity to spend a fully-funded week in June meeting with alumni from a range of business and industry sectors in one of seven cities across the globe. Unaisah Muhammad, an undergraduate in Biomedical Sciences with Entrepreneurship, shared her experience travelling to Read More…
Q&A: Meet Donor-funded PhD student, Jonathan Graham!
Thanks to our generous donor community, Jonathan started his PhD in cancer science last month. Jonathan is already working hard to find new solutions to drug resistance in lung cancer. What he finds in the lab could help improve treatments for thousands of patients every year. Last month, we sat down with him to learn Read More…
Alumna & staff member, Sue, supports students in her will
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…
PhD Success: Research Graduates
As we prepare for the start of another academic year, we’re taking some time to reflect on the many areas that have benefited from donor support. Across the University, gifts from generous donors are helping to develop original thinkers and innovators who bring fresh perspectives to our research and accelerate breakthroughs that will improve society. 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…