Welcome to the Greater Manchester
Civic University Agreement
Welcome to the Greater Manchester
Civic University Agreement
Greater Manchester’s Universities are a vital part of everyday life in our city-region, from training the professionals who care for our communities to backing local businesses with research and innovation, and opening doors for people of all backgrounds.
Through the Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement, our five universities are committed to combining our unique strengths and working side by side with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, our ten local authorities, and our communities to help build a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous Greater Manchester for all.
Our shared priorities
Through the Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement, we are focusing on four shared priorities – where we can make the biggest difference by working together to combine our strengths:
OPPORTUNITY & PROSPERITY
HEALTH & WELLBEING
CULTURE
ENVIRONMENT
Our Members
Our five universities are at the heart of Greater Manchester — educating over 100,000 students each year, supporting local employment, driving innovation, and working with the NHS, businesses and councils to strengthen communities and the economy. Together, our universities contribute around £6 billion each year to the region’s economy.
Latest News
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Greater Manchester’s Universities Launch Refreshed Civic Mission
22 October 2025
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The 2025 Greater Manchester Civic Universities Annual Report
29 July 2025
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Universities Back New Greater Manchester Strategy
15 July 2025
