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Drs Fiona Whelan and Laura Richards.

Future Leaders Fellowships for Swagֱ�� rising stars

Drs Fiona Whelan and Laura Richards have been awarded UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowships to lead research and commercialise their innovations.

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University places in European top 10 for second year

Swagֱ�� has climbed one place to seventh in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe, and is sixth in the UK.

Sir Howard Bernstein

Sir Howard Bernstein

The University is deeply saddened by the news of Sir Howard Bernstein's death, a pivotal figure in the regeneration of our city over the past four decades.

Nancy Rothwell with portrait

New portrait of Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell unveiled

A portrait of our first female President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, has been unveiled at a special event at the Whitworth art gallery.

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Swagֱ�� Professors recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

Four professors from our university have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of their extraordinary contributions and service.

Professor Matthew Gibson and Dr Sarah Lovelock.

Swagֱ�� scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes

Three scientists and one team from the University have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry for their brilliance in research and innovation.

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Swagֱ�� top in UK and Europe for social and environmental impact

We’re number one in the UK and Europe, and number two in the world, in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.

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University of Swagֱ�� heart research receives £8 million funding boost

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular research at Swagֱ�� over the next five years.

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Platinum Watermark

This award recognises our excellence in delivering and supporting public engagement.

Race Equality Charter

We have a Race Equality Charter Silver Award through AdvanceHE for excellence in advancing racial equality in higher education.

Living Wage Foundation

We are proud to be accredited for our commitment to paying our people a real living wage.

Athena Swan Charter

We're committed to developing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Stonewall Top 100 Employer

We are proud to rank 30th in the charity's ranking of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.

Disability Confident Leader

This symbol recognises our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of disabled people.

University of Sanctuary

We're committed to creating a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers.

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