The University was able to demonstrate its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion through policies like the Dignity at Work and Study Policy and its ambitious 2038 Decarbonisation Plan, which includes a landmark deal to build a solar farm with 104,000 panels supplying 65% of the University’s electricity.
In teaching evaluations, our taught programmes have been recognised as highly valuable, such as the MSc in Climate Change, delivered by the School of Environment, Education and Development, to equip students to address climate and nature crises.
The University’s public engagement programmes, such as the award-winning Poverty Matters programme which engages communities to tackle pressing social issues like child poverty, contribute highly to the institution’s positive societal impact. Last year the University was also awarded a Platinum Watermark award by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE), which recognises universities’ engagement with the public. Manchester is only the second university to be successful in achieving the Platinum award.
Dr Julian Skyrme, Executive Director of Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement, said: “This independent ranking by QS draws on a range of evidence of our social and environmental impact across research, teaching, public engagement, and university operations. This excellent result reflects the work of thousands of staff, students, alumni, and external partners and should be a source of pride for our whole community.”
Professor Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility, added: “We want to be a world leader in social responsibility and environmental sustainability. This latest assessment of our impact by QS helps ensure people around the world are attracted to partner with us, or come here to work and study, because of our reputation for social responsibility. Well done to everyone in our community who has contributed to this success.”
Explore how The University of Manchester is advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals by visiting our website.
Further details on the QS Sustainability Rankings’ methodology and weighting are available on the QS website.
