Research Centres and Institutes

Study topics including the colonial era, Hollywood film, hip-hop culture, the changing nature of work and leisure, and the idea of revolution in American culture.

A partnership between The University of Manchester, the Chinese International Education Foundation, and Beijing Normal University.

Founded in 2013, the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) is the UK's leading centre of research into ethnic, racial, and religious inequalities.

Harnessing cutting-edge digital methodologies and tools to address new research challenges.

Promoting sustainable development and social justice for all.

Studying conflict response, global health, disaster management, and peacebuilding.

We provide a platform for innovative research, postgraduate teaching, and professional development that engages with cultural and heritage producers and organisations in Greater Manchester and beyond.

Promoting research in the humanities and sciences using the astonishingly rich special collections of The University of Manchester Library.

We're contributing to legal scholarship and discussions that influence everyday lives.

Conducting multidisciplinary research, teaching, and activities about China.

Leading research into fundamental questions about ageing.

Manchester Institute for Education (MIE) offers education courses and programmes for tomorrow's generation of learning practitioners.

Building on innovation and science studies in Manchester.

Our Manchester Centre offers new courses and training to support your career development.

Leading urban research on the global north and global south.

Working to better understand and measure productivity across the UK.

Bringing insight and clarity to the role of consumption in sustainability.

Promoting the conditions for fair work and employment arrangements.