The University of Manchester is the only UK University to have social responsibility as a core goal. We align our social responsibility work with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we’re playing a leading role in tackling them.

Read a comprehensive report and plan (published 19 June 2019) on the work we’ve done, and will continue to do, to address the key issues facing humanity as identified by the United Nations.

The very first societal impact ranking for universities worldwide (published April 2019) placed the University 1st in Europe and 3rd in the world overall for contributing to the SDGs.

Watch this short film to find out more about what we’re doing answer the call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

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