Our research
Driving change on the international stage
Our vision is to deliver world-class research by providing an environment and infrastructure that attracts, develops, and rewards leading researchers.
Research within the Faculty of Humanities is influencing positive change in communities worldwide - by creating innovative solutions to some of the world's major challenges, we have been able to influence policy and practice across areas, including the economy, health, emergency services and cultural sectors.
We continue to work with partners locally and globally to better understand the world around us and make a meaningful difference.

93% of our research activity is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' - REF 2021.
Top 10 in both the QS World Sustainability Rankings and the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Ranked 20th in 2025 Times Higher Education global rankings for the most international universities.
The £1.7bn Innovation District, Sister, will create 10,000+ jobs in 15 years.
News
Ancient Egyptian city discovered
Archaeologists from The University of Manchester have played a leading role in the rediscovery of the ancient city of Imet in Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta.
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Leadership behind bars
A House of Commons event, inspired by Prisoner Leaders, brought together lived experience voices, MPs, and academics to call for justice reform.
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Uncovering ancient medical texts
The University has secured a major €2.5 million (£2.1 million) grant from the European Research Council to uncover lost medical writings.
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Anthropologist awarded book prizes
A book written by Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) Anthropologist, Dr Omer Aijazi, wins multiple awards.
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