Whatever your needs, you can rely on Manchester’s capabilities to reach your goals
In our unique city centre location, we’ve created one of the foremost science and engineering campuses in UK academia. We’re proud of our internationally leading network of facilities with unrivalled capabilities – from the UK’s longest-duration hypersonic wind tunnel to the world’s largest Hydrodynamics Lab – and our brand-new dedicated Engineering and Materials Science facilities.
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Our community of researchers is made up of more than 850 of the world’s most creative academic minds, and more than 1,600 postgraduate researchers (PGRs). This community, along with £1 billion in campus investment over the last 10 years, ensures our research delivers international impact.
Our campus extends beyond Manchester, providing our partners with access to cutting-edge capabilities across the country. This includes The University of Manchester at Harwell – an interface between the capabilities of the National Facilities and our research community, Dalton Nuclear Institute’s Cumbria facilities - providing academia and industry the opportunity to carry out high-end research in radiation science and nuclear engineering decommissioning, and Jodrell Bank, home to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, set to be the largest radio telescope in the world. This environment means we attract the brightest minds from across the globe, harnessing a culture where responsible risk-taking is rewarded and transformative outcomes are delivered. Our community of pioneers has the depth and breadth of expertise to turn ideas into realities. We devise solutions and develop your business products and processes to tackle the biggest global challenges; from the energy transition to food security, and the future of homes to healthier communities. We provide national leadership, informing policy and helping to drive the UK research and innovation agenda.
This breadth makes us agile and allows us to adapt to the nature and size of your project. Whether through long-term strategic partnerships or smaller-scale consulting work, you can rely on Manchester’s capabilities to reach your goals.
"Research at The University of Manchester is exceptionally important – and exceptionally interdisciplinary. The breadth and depth of our expertise interfaces with the broader challenges we face to secure our national and global futures. It means we can support our industry and policy partners to make informed, impactful decisions that avoid unintended consequences."
Professor Michael Shaver, Professor of Polymer Science and Director of Sustainable Futures