Patrick Hackett: Towards Excellence
Do you ever ask yourself ‘Why do I work at The University of Manchester?’ At some point, every one of us has decided that this is where we want to be.
Patrick Hackett: Introductory message
Today is my first ‘official’ day as Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer (RSCOO) and like most people on the first day in a new job I’m feeling a whole range of emotions.
Nancy Rothwell: The value of universities to society
In the UK, and more widely, universities have been in the firing line of late. Some commentators and much of the media have questioned the purpose, value and cost effectiveness of our higher education institutions.

