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2019 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER FACTS AND FIGURES 2020 2 The University 4 World ranking 6 Academic pedigree 8 World-class research CONTENTS 10 Students 12 Making a difference 14 Global challenges, Manchester solutions 16 Stellify 18 Graduate careers 20 Staff 22 Faculties and Schools 24 Alumni 26 Innovation 28 Widening participation UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER 30 Cultural institutions UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER 32 Income 34 Campus investment 36 At a glance 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Our vision is to be recognised globally for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society and the environment. Our core goals and strategic themes Research and discovery Teaching and learning Social responsibility Our people, our values Innovation Civic engagement Global influence 2 3 WORLD RANKING The quality of our teaching and the impact of our research are the cornerstones of our success. We have risen from 78th in 2004* to 33rd – our highest ever place – in 2019 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). League table World ranking European ranking UK ranking 33 8 6 ARWU 33 8 6 WORLD EUROPE UK QS 27 8 6 Times Higher Education 55 16 8 *2004 ranking refers to the Victoria University of Manchester prior to the merger with UMIST. 4 5 ACADEMIC PEDIGREE 1906 1908 1915 1922 1922 We attract the highest-calibre researchers and teachers, with 25 Nobel Prize winners among J Thomson Ernest Rutherford William Archibald V Hill Niels Bohr Physics Chemistry Larence Bragg Physiology or Medicine Physics our current and former staff and students. Physics We have a Nobel laureate, Professor Sir Andre 1948 1947 1943 1937 1935 1929 1927 Geim (Physics), on our staff – and we’re led by our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick Maynard Robert Robinson George Walter ames Chadick Arthur Harden CTR Wilson Stuart Blackett Chemistry de Hevesy Norman Haworth Physics Chemistry Physics Dame Nancy Rothwell FRS, whose research has Physics Chemistry Chemistry advanced understanding and treatment of brain 1951 1957 1961 1967 1972 1977 1979 damage in stroke and head injury. We’re also home to multi-award-winning writer Jeanette Winterson ohn Cockcroft Aleander Todd Melvin Calvin Hans ohn Nevill Francis Mott Arthur Leis Physics Chemistry Chemistry Albrecht Bethe Richard Hicks Physics Economic Sciences (Professor of Creative Writing), renowned historian Physics Economic Sciences and film-maker David Olusoga OBE (Professor 2010 2010 2002 2001 1993 1986 of Public History) and physicist and TV presenter Kostya Novoselov Andre Geim ohn Sulston oseph E Stiglit Michael Smith ohn Charles Polanyi Brian Cox OBE (Professor of Particle Physics). Physics Physics Physiology or Medicine Economic Sciences Chemistry Chemistry 6 7 WORLD-CLASS OUR RESEARCH INCOME RESEARCH UK research councils £149m Research England funding £68m UK-based charities Our place as one of the UK’s top Total £59m research universities was confirmed research in the results of the 2014 Research income Overseas £46m Excellence Framework (REF), where 83% of our research activity was judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or Government departments, £391m £43m ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). hospitals and health authorities UK industry and commerce £24m Other sources £2m 8 Source: Financial Statements 2019 9 STUDENTS We have one of the largest and most international student communities in the UK. • More than 1,000 degree programmes. • More than 4 million printed books and • Approximately 8,000 rooms in 19 halls manuscripts, 50,000 unique electronic of residence – guaranteeing every first- journals and 800,000 electronic books. year undergraduate the offer of a place in • The UK’s largest students’ union. University accommodation. Home/EU Overseas Total Home/EU Overseas Total Undergraduate study 21,030 5,825 26,855 28,705 11,545 40,250 Postgraduate taught 5,110 4,270 9,380 Postgraduate research 2,565 1,450 4,015 Total 28,705 11,545 40,250 In addition, The University of Manchester has 3,450 students studying (to date) wholly outside the UK who are either registered with the University or who are studying for a University of Manchester award. Figures sourced from HESA 2018/19 (numbers rounded to the nearest five). 10 Number of students studying outside the UK sourced from aggregate offshore return student numbers. 11 MAKING A DIFFERENCE We’re transforming the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of our communities through our teaching, research and public events and activities. Sustainable Development School governors Ranked first in Europe and third in the world We are the first organisation in the UK to create for our impact related to the United Nations more than 1,000 volunteer school governors Sustainable Development Goals.* from our staff and alumni body, creating £1.53 million of economic benefit from staff alone and Inclusivity impacting on more than 450,000 learners. We’re one of the UK’s most gay-friendly The Works workplaces in Stonewall’s LGBT workplace More than 4,000 local residents have been equality index and we hold equality charter supported back into work through our marks for both gender and racial equality. employment initiative, The Works. Student societies 10,000 Actions 400 societies formed by students, engaging in Our 10,000 Actions programme is the biggest local and global issues. sustainability initiative for staff in UK universities. 12 *Source: Times Higher Education, 2019. 13 Advanced materials GLOBAL CHALLENGES, £440m A global reputation backed with a £440 million investment MANCHESTER SOLUTIONS in our unique research and innovation community. Cancer Manchester’s research beacons are exemplars of interdisciplinary One of only two locations to receive institute and major-centre funding from Cancer Research UK. collaboration and cross-sector partnership that are distinctive to our University. Researchers in our beacon areas are world-leaders in their fields, making pioneering discoveries and improving the Energy lives of people around the world. Working together, we’re advancing £80m £80 million research portfolio focused on developing knowledge for a better future, finding solutions to some of the low-carbon futures. biggest challenges facing the planet today. Global inequalities Working to tackle inequalities on a local, national and Research beacons global scale. GLOBAL CHAENGES Industrial biotechnology MANCHESTER SOLUTIONS Home to the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, www.manchester.ac.uk/beacons winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019. 14 15 Stellify means to change, or be changed, into a star. Throughout their time with us, we challenge our students not simply to understand the issues that face our global and local communities, but to take action, make a difference and develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate. This is their Stellify journey. Learn without boundaries Step up and lead Nearly 3,000 students widened their horizons Approximately 4,000 leadership activities were through interdisciplinary learning, studying undertaken by our students. abroad or taking up a work placement. Create your future Understand the Supported by our award-winning Careers issues that matter Service, our students are encouraged to think 4,700 undergraduates took part in the about the future they want and take action to Sustainability Challenge, 1,600 completed the get there. Social Justice Challenge and 1,000 undertook the Workplace Ethics Challenge. The Stellify Award The Stellify Award recognises students who Make a difference have completed all Stellify action points, 1,400 students volunteered their time to social, demonstrating their commitment to becoming educational, health, cultural and environmental an ethical leader of tomorrow. wellbeing programmes, globally and locally. 16 All figures from the 2018/19 academic year. 17 GRADUATE CAREERS We’re the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate recruiters* and have been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment.** 3,700 8,200 Almost 3,700 recruiters advertised jobs, More than 8,200 students attended employer-led exhibited at fairs and presented careers activities on campus. on campus. 570 9,800 Nearly 570 students and graduates secured paid Our Careers Service provided one-to-one internships via our Manchester Graduate and advice via more than 9,800 appointments Student Summer Internship programmes. and 3,800 email communications. 1,500 900 More than 1,500 students took a unit via our Almost 900 mentoring interactions and University College for Interdisciplinary Learning, partnerships with alumni professionals broadening their learning and equipping them took place in 2018/19. with skills to enhance their employability. *Source: The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research. 18 **Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. 19 STAFF With more than 12,800 staff we’re one of the largest employers in 4,710 1,650 2,160 Greater Manchester. Academic 2,030 Administrative/ Clerical/secretarial/ (including 2,695 Research management library assistants teaching staff) 12,800 staff 30 1,050 470 780 Nursing/ Technical/ Computing/IT Manual/craft professions allied experimental to medicine officers 20 Headcount figures as at 31 July 2019 (rounded to the nearest five). 21 FACULTIES School of AND SCHOOLS Alliance School of Arts, Environment, Manchester anguages Education and School of Faculty of umanities usiness School and Cultures Development Social Sciences The University is divided into Faculties, Schools, Institutes
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