My Last Black History Month
October is the last ‘black history month’ of my tenure as chancellor AT The UniverSIty of Manchester
From all cultures and backgrounds we are united by our motto Knowledge Wisdom and Humanity. Black lives have always mattered at the University of Manchester. Sir William Arthur Lewis (1915 – 1991) was an economist, Nobel Prize winner and became Britain’s first black professor at University of Manchester.
It is about Equity and Merit
Thanks to the donors at University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships are for academically excellent students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. The scheme is open to applicants from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Each year The University of Manchester awards Equity and Merit Scholarships to academically excellent students from Sub-Saharan Africa who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. Across the globe, countries face many developmental challenges, and their brightest young minds have the aptitude and the will to make a difference. Our Equity and Merit Programme helps them to do this.
DR Marcus Rashford, Professor gary younge and PROFESSOR DAVID OLUSOGA
We celebrate great achievement in social responsibility for which Marcus Rashford received an honorary doctorate on October 7th 2021. The accolade is the highest honour the University can bestow and, at just 23 years old, Marcus is the youngest recipient of an honorary degree in the history of The University of Manchester.
Professor of Public History David Olusoga at University of Manchester was made an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Professor of Sociology Gary Younge joined us at University of Manchester in 2020 from The Guardian, where he was a columnist and editor-at-large.
THE EDGE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL
Professor Dawn Edge of Mental Health & Inclusivity in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health in the School of Health Sciences is The University of Manchester’s Academic Lead for Equality Diversity & Inclusion. In part fulfilment of the University’s commitment to Social Responsibility, the remit of the role is to provide academic leadership, direction, advice and support to colleagues involved in the delivery of Equality Objectives across Faculties, Schools & Professional Support Services.
Melody Stephen is the General Secretary of The Students Union and sits on the Board of Governors, representing student interests on university committees as well as achieving the manifesto points to make meaningful changes in how students are governed.
A SELECTION FROM THE MYRIAD
None of the aforementioned work in isolation. We are a part of the myriad of people and cultures at University of Manchester which has half a million alumni in over 190 countries throughout the world. From all cultures and backgrounds we are united by our motto Knowledge Wisdom and Humanity.
The University of Manchester has been named the world's number one university in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, released today (Wednesday, 21 April 2021). The University topped the table of more than 1,200 universities from around the world on action taken towards the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN's 17 SDGs are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing humanity and the natural world. A few words from a University of Manchester Alumni.
“I will always be proud to be part of The University of Manchester family and its alumni community. This deserved recognition for its enormous social, environmental and economic impact is even more reason for everyone associated with the institution to be immensely pleased.”
UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNAIDS, Dr Winnie Byanyima