1. The University of Manchester

2. Our strategic vision By 2020, The University of Manchester will be one of the top 25 research universities in the world, where all students enjoy a rewarding educational and wider experience; known worldwide as a place where the highest academic values and educational innovation are cherished; where research prospers and makes a real difference; and where the fruits of scholarship resonate throughout society. Three core goals World-class research Outstanding learning and student experience Social responsibility

3. A thriving international force In the 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, we are rated 38th in the world – a rise of 40 places in the past seven years. World Ranking European Ranking UK Ranking 20113865 200553126 2004*78*24*9*9* *2004 ranking refers to the Victoria University of Manchester prior to the merger

4. World-leading minds The University is a place for fresh thinking, where successive generations of students are inspired by some of the best and brightest minds in the world. We boast 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students – and we’re currently investing £20 million to recruit even more internationally renowned teachers and researchers. Sir Konstantin NovoselovSir Andre Geim Sir John SulstonErnest Rutherford

5. Solving global problems - together We’re proud of the advantages our size brings. Working together across a diverse community, our vast breadth and depth of knowledge attracts investment and informs multidisciplinary learning and research, seeking and finding solutions to some of humanity’s most challenging issues. 20 academic schools Hundreds of research groups More than 5,500 academic and research staff More than 39,700 students More than £800 million annual income

6. Spearheading the graphene revolution Manchester scientists are leading groundbreaking research and development into super-material graphene, discovering applications that could revolutionise 21st century industry. The world’s only £50 million research and development hub for graphene opens in 2015 at the University Professors Sir Andre Geim and Sir Konstantin Novoselov received the 2010 Nobel Prize for Physics for being the first to isolate graphene

7. A major research university The University of Manchester is rated third in the UK for ‘research power’. An impressive 65% of our research activity is judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). RankUniversity Research activity at 3* and 4* as measured by number of full-time equivalent staff 1 University of Oxford 1,580 2 University of Cambridge 1,452 3 The University of Manchester 1,194 4 University College London 1,179 5 University of Edinburgh 1,029 Source: HEFCE RAE 2008

8. Bringing higher education to all We take our academic knowledge into the wider community via thousands of educational and cultural events, a strong media profile and work with schoolchildren across Greater Manchester. Professor Brian Cox presents BBC TV programmes, including Wonders of the Universe and Stargazing Live 400 ‘widening participation’ activities with local schools and colleges each year 1,800 conferences, public lectures and other events run each year

9. Investing in our future success We have undertaken the largest capital investment programme ever seen in UK higher education to benefit our university community. £650 million has already been invested into state-of-the-art buildings and major refurbishments – with more planned for the years ahead. Core Technology Facility MIB John Rylands Library

10. From groundbreaking academic theory to innovative industry practice Our research has real-world impact on today’s business and society. In the past seven years, we have: Generated more than 100 spin-out companies Concluded more than 200 technology licences

11. At the heart of the ‘original modern’ city We are proud to make a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of our home, the city of Manchester. Our cultural assets open to the public include: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre The Manchester Museum The Whitworth Art Gallery Tabley House Stately Home The John Rylands Library Jodrell Bank Observatory John Rylands Library The Manchester Museum

12. More than an academic qualification Brand-new facilities, skills-based courses and hundreds of extra-curricular activities encourage our students to achieve their fullest potential. The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons New student-owned space, open 24/7, with cutting-edge facilities for flexible learning University College Skills development and multidisciplinary learning opportunities for all students Blackboard Personalised online study services via our virtual learning environment The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

13. First for leading graduate recruiters We are the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate recruiters – and work with thousands more to give our students outstanding career opportunities, so they can become successful, responsible global citizens. Manchester Leadership Programme Combines insight into global leadership challenges with voluntary work Manchester Graduate Internship Programme Paid graduate internships across diverse industries in Greater Manchester

14. Keeping connected across the world We have one of the largest alumni communities in the UK, and remain in contact with more than 240,000 of our former students spread across 200 countries – many of whom proudly hold senior positions in business, academia, politics, industry and the media. Meera Syal Writer/Actor Tom Bloxham Chairman, Urban Splash Irene Khan Director General, International Development Law Organisation HE George Maxwell Richards President, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

15. Manchester: making things happen