Join a community that's been making a difference for 200 years

Throughout its history, The University of Manchester has pioneered world-changing discoveries and innovations. From Ernest Rutherford's splitting of the atom to Alan Turing's contributions to modern computing, the university has a legacy of excellence in a range of fields.

Over the last two centuries, notable figures like Arthur Lewis (Britain’s first Black professor), Christabel Pankhurst (Suffragette), and Catherine Chisholm (the university’s first female graduate of medicine)have left their mark, contributing to economics, social movements, and medicine respectively, and the university has an incredible 25 Nobel laureates among its past and present members.

This year, the university is celebrating its bicentenary: 200 years of learning, innovation, and research. While this is a chance to celebrate its proud of its history, the university is also looking ahead to its third century, continuing to spearhead change, addressing global challenges, and making a difference locally and globally as it goes forward.

At its heart, The University of Manchester exists to make a difference in Greater Manchester and this includes as an employer, offering jobs and skills for local people. Many of its 12,500 employees have joined through apprenticeships or other routes such as The Works programme, and in their roles, they enjoy access to a range of additional benefits.

Franca Imariagbe a teaching, learning and student experience (TLSE) support assistant. She said: “It is really rewarding knowing I can make a difference in a student's life. I speak five languages and it has helped a lot of students.

“It's (the university) a great place to be. I have come to the realisation The University of Manchester is a family culture. If you value