University of Manchester Alumni

Today, on the ninth anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, we remember the 22 innocent lives lost. Our thoughts are with everyone affected - survivors, families, and communities across Manchester and beyond.

Manchester stands together, today and always. 🐝

A UMIST throwback from the archives… 👀

We're missing the details for this one, but it’s a great snapshot of its time.

When do you think it was taken, and do you recognise the exact spot? 👇

🎉 Making a Difference Awards

We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible impact of our University community on social responsibility.

Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Social Responsibility winner, Hannah Broughton MBE.

Hannah founded Twinkleboost and co‑created Therapeutic Forest and Climbing Calm - organisations supporting families, children and neurodivergent young people through inclusive, nature‑based programmes, reaching over 15,000 people every year. 🌿

Wonderful 💜 👏

Making a Difference Awards 2026 – celebrating excellence in social responsibility On Wednesday, 6 May, the University of Manchester hosted its annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of colleagues, students, alumni and external partners.The University’s social responsibility activity spans ac...

The Queen’s Arch looking as iconic as ever in the sun today ☀️🤩

One of our most-requested images from the UMIST archive is this - the Swinging Sporran.

Here’s the thing… we don’t actually know as much about it as we’d like.

We know it was a popular spot from the 70s and later became Retro bar, but beyond that the details are a little hazy. When exactly did it open? What was it really like on a busy night? And how did it get its name?

So we’re handing this one over to you...

Were you a regular? Do you remember any stories, traditions, or particularly good (or terrible) nights there?

Or does anyone have photos or anecdotes they’d be happy to share?

Over to you...! 💬🍻

Not a bad spot for studying 😎

Did you have any favourite revision spots on campus when you were here?

Hey UMIST grads! 👋

We're diving into the archive – which campus sites should we start with, and what era would you like to see? Bonus points for specific memories of these places 💭💜

WINNERS 🏆💜

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible team for winning University Challenge 2025/26.

This win marks a special milestone.

With five victories (2006, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2025), we’re the most successful university in the history of the competition, joint with Imperial College London!

Well done team 👏🏆