What steps can we take to become a better civic university? In this episode we learn from 'The University to partner with' Sprint Group about how the diverse feedback from students, staff, and alumni shaped key proposals through intensive sprints following Phase One. We hear about the vision behind each “Leap,” the challenges and opportunities faced by the sprint groups in bringing these ideas together, and how you can get involved to shape these bold proposals at our Ideas Lab .

This sessions' panel includes:
- Nalin Thakkar, Vice-President for Social Responsibility
- Danielle George, Associate Vice President Blended and Flexible Learning
- Lexie Baynes, SU Exec Officer for Union Affairs

How to get involved in the next phase:

👉Pop-up exhibition - 1 - 11 April, Nancy Rothwell building, 10am–4pm
- Book a slot for your team to attend
- Drop in any time if scheduling a team slot isn’t possible

👉Digital Ideas Lab - launches on 31 March 
- This online hub will feature information about M2035 and interactive content, allowing you to share feedback, questions, and ideas from anywhere in the world. 
- Share you ideas here

Can we create a truly global university? In this episode we hear from our 'Digital Inside and Out' Sprint Group about how the diverse feedback from students, staff, and alumni shaped key proposals through intensive sprints following Phase One. We hear about the vision behind each “Leap,” the challenges and opportunities faced by the sprint groups in bringing these ideas together, and how you can get involved to shape these bold proposals at our Ideas Lab .

This sessions' panel includes:
- Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities
- PJ Hemmaway, Chief Information Officer
- Katie Jackson, SU Exec Officer for Humanities

How to get involved in the next phase:

👉Pop-up exhibition - 1 - 11 April, Nancy Rothwell building, 10am–4pm
- Book a slot for your team to attend
- Drop in any time if scheduling a team slot isn’t possible

👉Digital Ideas Lab - launches on 31 March 
- This online hub will feature information about M2035 and interactive content, allowing you to share feedback, questions, and ideas from anywhere in the world. 
- Share you ideas here

How can we push boundaries to create real world impact? In this episode we learn from our 'Flexible, personalised and digitally enabled learning' Sprint Group about how the diverse feedback from students, staff, and alumni shaped key proposals through intensive sprints following Phase One. We hear about the vision behind each “Leap,” the challenges and opportunities faced by the sprint groups in bringing these ideas together, and how you can get involved to shape these bold proposals at our Ideas Lab .

This sessions panel includes:
- April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
- Craig Best, Director of Student and Academic Services
- Katie Jackson, SU Exec Officer for Humanities 

How to get involved in the next phase:

👉Pop-up exhibition - 1 - 11 April, Nancy Rothwell building, 10am–4pm
- Book a slot for your team to attend
- Drop in any time if scheduling a team slot isn’t possible

👉Digital Ideas Lab - launches on 31 March 
- This online hub will feature information about M2035 and interactive content, allowing you to share feedback, questions, and ideas from anywhere in the world. 
- Share you ideas here

What are we doing to achieve interdisciplinary research excellence over the next 10 years? In this episode we hear from our 'Accelerating the path from research ideas to impact' Sprint Group about how the feedback from students, staff, and alumni shaped key proposals through intensive sprints following Phase One. We hear about the vision behind each “Leap,” the challenges and opportunities faced by the sprint groups in bringing these ideas together, and how you can get involved to shape these bold proposals at our Ideas Lab .

This sessions panel includes:
- Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research
- Caroline Jay, Head of Research, School of Engineering
- Adil Ashraf, SU Exec Officer for Postgraduate Research

👉Pop-up exhibition - 1 - 11 April, Nancy Rothwell building, 10am–4pm
- Book a slot for your team to attend
- Drop in any time if scheduling a team slot isn’t possible

👉Digital Ideas Lab - launches on 31 March 
- This online hub will feature information about M2035 and interactive content, allowing you to share feedback, questions, and ideas from anywhere in the world. 
- Share you ideas here

How can the University become globally distinctive? In this episode we learn from our 'A Powerhouse of Innovation' Sprint Group about how the diverse feedback from students, staff, and alumni shaped key proposals through intensive sprints following Phase One. We hear about the vision behind each “Leap,” the challenges and opportunities faced by the sprint groups in bringing these ideas together, and how you can get involved to shape these bold proposals at our Ideas Lab .

This sessions panel includes: 

• Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement 
• Aline Miller, Professor and Chief Scientific Officer of Unit M 
• Gabrielle Bailey, SU Exec Officer for Biology, Medicine and Health 

How to get involved in the next phase: 

• Pop-up exhibition - 1 - 11 April, Nancy Rothwell building, 10am–4pm daily 
  • Book a slot for your team and attend as a group
  • Drop in any time if scheduling a team slot isn’t possible
• Digital Ideas Lab - launches on 31 March 
  • This online hub will feature information about M2035 and interactive content, allowing you to share feedback, questions, and ideas from anywhere in the world.

How can we build a strategy that truly works for everyone at the University of Manchester? In this special podcast episode, we explore key questions raised during recent strategy workshops, local events, and the townhall.

On the panel:

• Professor Duncan Ivison, President & Vice-Chancellor
• Professor Mark Healey, Professor of Strategic Management, Alliance Manchester Business School
• Dr Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo, Senior Lecturer in Science Policy and Innovation, Alliance Manchester Business School

Watch the recording to learn more about why this new strategy will differ from past plans, how we can align local priorities with an overarching strategy and deep dive into what ‘One University’ means for us.