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what's possible.</p> <p>Watch our update following the end of phase one:</p> <div id="intro-video"><img src="https://assets-dev.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/intro-video-poster-03-720.jpg" alt="" /> <button id="intro-video-modal-open"><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/icons/icon-play-youtube.svg" alt="Play video" /></button> <dialog id="intro-video-dialog"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0Rlto5Xeam8?si=5dzCHt5_TrVBetjA&enablejsapi=1" id="intro-video-iframe"></iframe> <button id="intro-video-modal-close"><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-black.svg" alt="Close" /></button> </dialog></div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.972049" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Where are we up to?</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.972249" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Phase one: Listening and discussing</h3> <p>October 2024–January 2025</p> <p>You shared your ideas online and in-person, and we discussed them at staff, student and community and civic workshops.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.972250" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Phase two: Testing proposals</h3> <p>February–May 2025</p> <p>We'll create bold proposals based on your ideas and test these with our community.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.972251" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Phase three: Approval and publish</h3> <p>June–October 2025</p> <p>With your input, we'll shape and develop the final strategy, outlining the actions you can take to help us achieve it.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.972047" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Phase one themes</h2> <div class="grid-expanding-cards columns-5 with-indicators variant-light"> <div class="cards"> <div class="card mcr-2035 is-expanded" id="card-974836"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-974836-button" aria-controls="expander-974836" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Reimagining our student experiences</p> </div> <img class="" src="/about/manchester-2035/reimagining-student-experiences-02.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander small-image-padding" id="expander-974836" hidden> <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-974836" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-974836-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content"> <div class="copy "> <h3>Reimagining our student experiences</h3> <p>In phase one we asked you to:</p> <p>Imagine it’s 2035 and we have reinvented teaching, learning and student experiences for a diverse community of learners.</p> <p>What if:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Small is beautiful</strong> and on-campus teaching is primary, complemented by flexible learning options that enhance support and engagement for on-campus learners?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We’ve experienced considerable <strong>growth and diversity</strong> – and our physical and digital campuses are equal in scale, importance and quality?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>A <strong>federal Manchester</strong> has seen us grow to 75,000 students through partnerships and regional and global alliances?</li> </ul> <p><em>Where do you think we'll be in 2035?</em></p> <p><em>What might our people experience and what will our culture be?</em></p> </div> <div class="copy "> <h4>Theme leads</h4> <p>Meet the senior leadership members who guided us through this theme, sparking discussion and leading workshops to listen to your ideas.</p> <ul> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/april-mcmahon.png" alt="" /> <div>"If we genuinely are a learning organisation, we need to be willing to learn from our students."<br /><strong>April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students</strong></div> </li> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/allan-pacey.png" alt="" /> <div>"I am confident that in its third century, Manchester's educational offering can graduate students with the tools ready to transform the world."<br /><strong>Allan Pacey, Deputy Vice-President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health</strong></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card mcr-2035 is-collapsed" id="card-974839"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-974839-button" aria-controls="expander-974839" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Becoming one university</p> </div> <img class="" src="/about/manchester-2035/Becoming-one-university---new---250x200.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander small-image-padding" id="expander-974839" hidden> <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-974839" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-974839-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content"> <div class="copy "> <h3>Becoming one university</h3> <p>In phase one we asked you to:</p> <p>Imagine it’s 2035 and our University is an integrated and connected community embodying a ‘one university’ mindset.</p> <p>What if:</p> <ul> <li>We’re keeping things simple across the University through <strong>consistent policies and processes</strong>, reducing complexity and unnecessary tasks while ensuring this consistency respects identity and local context?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We create a <strong>university without boundaries</strong> – where there are fewer silos, and it is easier to work together seamlessly across teams with a shared purpose?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Goal alignment</strong> means resources are concentrated on few priorities, enabling rapid redeployment of talent to high-priority work without constraints of structure, hierarchy or history?</li> </ul> <p><em>Where do you think we’ll be in 2035?</em></p> <p><em>What might our people experience and what will our culture be?</em></p> </div> <div class="copy "> <h4>Theme leads</h4> <p>Meet the senior leadership members who guided us through this theme, sparking discussion and leading workshops to listen to your ideas.</p> <ul> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/patrick-hackett.png" alt="" /> <div>"I am personally motivated by this theme because it could be the catalyst that transforms us from being a good university to a great university."<br /><strong>Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer</strong></div> </li> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/fiona-devine.png" alt="" /> <div>"Our commitment to collaboration and collective success is brilliant. I am optimistic and confident that we can realise our 'one University' mindset together."<br /><strong>Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities</strong></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card mcr-2035 is-collapsed" id="card-974837"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-974837-button" aria-controls="expander-974837" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Accelerating our research impact</p> </div> <img class="" src="/about/manchester-2035/accelerating-our-research-impact-02.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander small-image-padding" id="expander-974837" hidden> <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-974837" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-974837-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content"> <div class="copy "> <h3>Accelerating our research impact</h3> <p>In phase one we asked you to:</p> <p>Imagine it’s 2035 and our outstanding research and its impact have drawn the world’s attention, attracting leading talent and increased funding.</p> <p>What if:</p> <ul> <li>We’ve achieved <strong>broad-based success</strong>, excelling in interdisciplinary research, mission-driven team science and global collaborations with our innovation ecosystem among the most distinctive in the world?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We’ve achieved <strong>focused research excellence</strong> by identifying and investing in our strengths, leading to a significant rise in global rankings and an increase in highly-cited, world-leading research?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Leading through engagement and impact</strong>, we’ve advanced our global standing by focusing on innovation and regional and global engagement, transforming our research culture, supported by ambitious and collaborative teams to drive interdisciplinary research and deliver truly inclusive economic growth and social wellbeing?</li> </ul> <p><em>Where do you think we’ll be in 2035?</em></p> <p><em>What might our people experience and what will our culture be?</em></p> </div> <div class="copy "> <h4>Theme leads</h4> <p>Meet the senior leadership members who guided us through this theme, sparking discussion and leading workshops to listen to your ideas.</p> <ul> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/colette-fagan.png" alt="" /> <div>"Our University buzzes with energy, knowledge, creativity, discovery, innovation and a commitment in all that we do to improve lives and protect our planet."<br /><strong>Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research</strong></div> </li> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/richard-jones.png" alt="" /> <div>"Research has the power to change peoples' lives for the better. My own personal research has been shaped and directed by this conviction."<br /><strong>Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement</strong></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card mcr-2035 is-collapsed" id="card-974838"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-974838-button" aria-controls="expander-974838" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Advancing our social responsibility</p> </div> <img class="" src="/about/manchester-2035/advancing-social-responsibility-02.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander small-image-padding" id="expander-974838" hidden> <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-974838" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-974838-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content"> <div class="copy "> <h3>Advancing our social responsibility</h3> <p>In phase one we asked you to:</p> <p>Imagine it’s 2035 and society has undergone significant transformation, creating both opportunities and challenges as we seek to change the world for the better.</p> <p>What if:</p> <ul> <li>We ensure <strong>continued success</strong> in social responsibility through incremental change and continuously improving our impact towards key societal goals?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We position our <strong>students as changemakers</strong> – ensuring every student can make a meaningful contribution to society through their taught programmes?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>As a <strong>globally connected University</strong>, we harness new technologies such as AI to increase access to programmes, supercharge our research alliances and better engage across boundaries?</li> </ul> <p><em>Where do you think we’ll be in 2035?</em></p> <p><em>What might our people experience and what will our culture be?</em></p> </div> <div class="copy "> <h4>Theme leads</h4> <p>Meet the senior leadership members who guided us through this theme, sparking discussion and leading workshops to listen to your ideas.</p> <ul> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/nalin-thakkar.png" alt="" /> <div>"I passionately believe in the role universities play in critical enquiry and constructive debate, furthering knowledge and innovation for the benefit of wider society without barriers."<br /><strong>Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility</strong></div> </li> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/ele-morrissey.png" alt="" /> <div>"I'm passionate about ensuring our work on employability, training and skills helps to realise our mission of being an inclusive employer."<br /><strong>Ele Morrissey, Executive Director of People and Organisational Development</strong></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card mcr-2035 is-collapsed" id="card-974605"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-974605-button" aria-controls="expander-974605" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Funding a world-class university of the future</p> </div> <img class="" src="/about/manchester-2035/funding-a-world-class-university-of-the-future-02.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander small-image-padding" id="expander-974605" hidden> <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-974605" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-974605-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content"> <div class="copy "> <h3>Funding a world-class university of the future</h3> <p>In phase one we asked you to:</p> <p>Imagine it’s 2035 and we can consistently attract the world’s best talent and provide them with world-class facilities, enabling our people to unleash their full potential.</p> <p>What if:</p> <ul> <li>Through <strong>greater selectivity</strong> of investment, we focus on what we do well, grasping new global and local opportunities that fit with existing excellence?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We <strong>grow bigger and more efficient</strong>, increasing to 60,000 students on campus and expanding our international offer – with income streams from philanthropy, innovation and flexible learning programmes funding automation, process changes and system improvements?</li> </ul> <p>Or:</p> <ul> <li>We merge with others to generate <strong>‘Mega Manchester’</strong>, a unified educational ecosystem, federating with Manchester HE to drive economic growth and opportunity while maintaining our research standards?</li> </ul> <p><em>Where do you think we’ll be in 2035?</em></p> <p><em>What might our people experience and what will our culture be?</em></p> </div> <div class="copy "> <h4>Theme leads</h4> <p>Meet the senior leadership members who guided us through this theme, sparking discussion and leading workshops to listen to your ideas.</p> <ul> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/carol-prokopyszyn.png" alt="" /> <div>"We are Manchester and we should dream big. I want the University to be a brilliant place to be for our people."<br /><strong>Carol Prokopyszyn, Chief Financial Officer</strong></div> </li> <li><img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/manchester-2035/images/theme-leads/martin-schroder.png" alt="" /> <div>"My vision is of a university that delivers outstanding teaching, research, discovery and innovation, and educates graduates who are highly employable, confident, self-aware and socially responsible."<br /><strong>Martin Schröder, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering</strong></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.988401" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Engagement so far</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell" id="d.en.988269" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <p>During phase one we asked you to imagine a future where our University is more impactful, more engaged, more innovative and more committed than ever before – and you answered the call in an incredible way:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.988417" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Colleagues, students, alumni and local community members involved</h3> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 '%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/manchester-2035/5515-v2.svg" alt="5,515" /> <noscript><img src="/about/manchester-2035/5515-v2.svg" alt="5,515" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.988419" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Workshops held, in-person and online</h3> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 '%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/manchester-2035/22-v3.svg" alt="22" /> <noscript><img src="/about/manchester-2035/22-v3.svg" alt="22" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.988418" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Workshop bookings</h3> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 '%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/manchester-2035/1500-v2.svg" alt="1,500+" /> <noscript><img src="/about/manchester-2035/1500-v2.svg" alt="1,500+" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.988420" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Online ideas and comments submitted</h3> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 '%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/manchester-2035/2869-v2.svg" alt="2,869" /> <noscript><img src="/about/manchester-2035/2869-v2.svg" alt="2,869" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.972054" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Project timeline</h2> <div class="accordion timeline" id="d.en.972171"> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.972172"> <h3><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-972172-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-972172" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="text"><span class="label">Phase 1: October–January 2025</span> <span class="title">Listening and discussing</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h3> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-972172" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-972172-button" hidden> <p>The <em>Manchester 2035</em> consultation process was formally launched by President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, at the University’s Foundation Day on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.</p> <p>From October through to December, online and in-person consultation workshops took place with staff and students. An online feedback tool was also made available to capture staff, student, alumni and partner views.</p> <p>Consultation feedback was collected and analysed, and is being drafted into proposals of what could be included in the new strategic plan.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.972173"> <h3><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-972173-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-972173" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="text"><span class="label">Phase 2: February–May 2025</span> <span class="title">Testing proposals</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h3> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-972173" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-972173-button"> <p>In February our University Executive, in collaboration with leadership teams and the Students’ Union, will form sprint groups to transform your insights into bold, cross-cutting proposals.</p> <p>Starting in April, we’ll launch new forums, invite further online feedback, and engage our whole University community to refine and prioritise these ideas.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.972174"> <h3><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-972174-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-972174" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="text"><span class="label">Phase 3: June–October 2025</span> <span class="title">Approval and publish</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h3> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-972174" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-972174-button" hidden> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW33460168 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW33460168 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW33460168 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33460168 BCX0">We</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33460168 BCX0">’</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW33460168 BCX0">ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun 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