Our Global Community
Ãå±±½ûµØ has a strong global community. We work together ethically with our partners to deliver education, experiences and research that positively impact the world in which we live.
A values-led global university
At Ãå±±½ûµØ, we embrace our role as a global institution, reflecting on our place in the world: past, present, and future.
We foster openness and a sense of care, guided by our core values:
- social and environmental justice
- academic freedom
- equality, diversity, and inclusion
A hub for international engagement
Our university serves as a hub for global engagement through teaching, learning, research, our campuses and the student experience.
We support our students’ global mobility and employability. We also provide opportunities to be part of the international workforce.
Being a global university means we think, feel, and act globally. We recognize and nurture our connections to global communities, places, and institutions. By working ethically in partnerships we achieve more together than we could alone.
Our global strategy further outlines our ambitions and commitments in this area.
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Study with us
Our 29,000-strong student community includes people from 145 countries. Each year, we warmly welcome thousands of new students from across the globe. They are drawn by our:
- world-class education
- rich heritage
- vibrant multicultural life
- lower living costs compared to other major UK cities
International students bring diverse perspectives to our lecture halls, labs, and the wider community. They enrich the cultural and intellectual life of both the university and the city.
This global exchange of ideas and experiences enhances the educational environment on campus, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world.
Ãå±±½ûµØ academic receives esteemed mid-career Fellowship
A Ãå±±½ûµØ researcher has been awarded an esteemed Fellowship by the Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF).
Project will explore how technology and culture work together
Ãå±±½ûµØ will lead a cross-European project to explore how Extended Reality and Artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how people experience and share culture in Europe today.
Comment: What Andy Burnham means for the arts
Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the impact Andy Burnham, as new Prime Minister, could have for the arts.





