Facts and Figures 2009

Our mission, as stated in our strategic plan Towards Manchester 2015, is: “to make The University of Manchester, already an internationally distinguished centre of research, innovation, learning and scholarly inquiry, one of the leading universities in the world by 2015’’. Our goals: High international standing World-class research Exemplary knowledge and technology transfer Excellent teaching and learning The UK’s most accessible research intensive university Empowering collegiality Efficient and effective management Internationally competitive resources More effective service to the community

The University has made remarkable progress so far towards its aim of being one of the world’s top 25 universities by 2015. In the 2008 Shanghai Jiao Tong Ranking of the World’s Top 500 Universities, Manchester is placed 40th in the world, moving up the ranking by eight places in just one year, more than any other University in the top 100. World ranking European Ranking World Ranking 2008 40 6 5 2007 48 9 5 2006 50 9 5 2005 53 12 6 2004* 78* 24 9* Source 2008 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities *2004 Ranking refers to The Victoria University of Manchester prior to the merger

The University attracts world-renowned researchers and teachers and boasts no fewer than 23 Nobel Prize winners amongst its current and former staff and students. Current academic staff include Nobel Laureates John Sulston FRS (Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation) and Joseph Stiglitz (Brooks World Poverty Institute), leading British novelist Martin Amis (Centre for New Writing) and political scientist Robert Putnam (Harvard/Manchester Institute for Social Change). Nobel Laureates: JJ Thomson Arthur Harden Linus Carl Pauling Michael Smith Physics Chemistry Chemistry and Peace Chemistry Ernest Rutherford James Chadwick Alexander Todd George de Hevesy Chemistry Physics Chemistry Chemistry William Laurence Bragg Walter Norman Haworth Melvin Calvin Joseph E. Stiglitz Physics Chemistry Physics Economic Sciences Niels Bohr Robert Robinson John Richard Hicks (current Director, Physics Chemistry Economic Science Brooks World Poverty Institute) Archibald V Hill Patrick Maynard Stuart Blacklett Neville Francis Mott John Sulston Physiology Physics Physics Physiology or Medicine CTR Wilson John Cockroft Arthur Lewis (current Director, Institute for Physics Physics Economic Sciences Science, Ethics and Innovation) John Charles Polayni Chemistry

The University has 22 academic Schools and hundreds of Faculty of Engineering School of Environment and Physical Sciences: and Development School of Chemical Engineering School of Languages, Linguistics and Analytical Science and Cultures School of Chemistry School of Law School of Computer Science Manchester Business School School of Earth, Atmospheric School of Social Sciences and Environmental Sciences School of Electrical Combined Studies Centre and Electronic Engineering Faculty of Medical School of Materials and Human Sciences: School of Mathematics School of Dentistry School of Mechanical, Aerospace School of Medicine and Civil Engineering School of Nursing, Midwifery School of Physics and Astronomy and Social Work Faculty of Humanities: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Arts, Histories and Cultures School of Psychological Sciences School of Education Faculty of Life Sciences The University has 22 academic Schools and hundreds of specialist research groups undertaking pioneering multi- disciplinary teaching and research of world-wide significance.

According to the results of 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, The University of Manchester is now one of the country’s major research universities, rated third in the UK in terms of ‘research power’ behind only Oxford and Cambridge. The University attracted £253 million in external research funding In 2007/08 Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) grants. £77m UK Research Councils £75.4m UK Charities £40.9m Government Departments £31.2m UK industry and commerce £11.7m Overseas £14.2m Other sources £3.2m Total £252.7m 2007/08 Figures Total research expenditure at the University has grown by around 40% from £269m in 2004-05 to £375m* in 2006-07 *Latest available audited figures An impressive 65% of our research activity, amounting to 1,194 full time equivalent staff (FTEs) are judged to be ‘world-leading’(4*) or ‘internationally excellent (3*). Research Activity at 3* and 4* as measured by number of Full Time Equivalent Staff. Ranking University 1 University of Oxford 1580 2 University of Cambridge 1452 3 The University of Manchester 1194 4 University College London 1179 5 University of Edinburgh 1029 6 Imperial College London 893 7 University of Nottingham 809 8 University of Leeds 773 9 University of Bristol 736 10 University of Sheffield 728 Source HEFCE RAE 2008

Pioneering new multi-disciplinary research Institutes have been established at the University to find solutions to some of today’s most challenging global issues. Aerospace Research Institute Biomedical Imaging Institute Brooks World Poverty Institute Dalton Nuclear Research Institute Institute of Health Sciences Paterson Institute for Cancer Research (part of Manchester Cancer Research Centre) Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre Neuroscience Research Institute Photon Science Institute Sustainable Consumption Institute

annual income of more than £684 million. The University has an annual income of more than £684 million. Funding Council Grants £191m Tuition Fees and Educational Contracts £169m Research Grants and Contracts £176m Other Operating Income £127m Endowments and Investments £21m Total £684m 2007/08 Figures rounded to the nearest £1 million.

The University of Manchester is the UK’s most popular University, receiving more applications for undergraduate study than any other British university (53,300 in 2008). The University has More than 500 different degree programmes More than 9,200 beds in University accommodation – guaranteeing every first year a place in University accommodation One of the most generous ranges of scholarships and bursaries for undergraduate study More than 500 Widening Participation activities with local schools and colleges More than 4 million printed books and manuscripts, over 41,000 electronic journals and 500,000 electronic books The UK’s largest students’ union

registered at the University, Of the 35,441 students registered at the University, 26,160 are undergraduates and 9,281 are postgraduates. Home/EU Overseas Total Undergraduate 23,291 2,869 26,160 Postgraduate Taught 3,533 2,189 5,722 Postgraduate Research 2,312 1,247 3,559 Total 29,136 6,305 35,441 2007/8

graduated from the University. The University offers a wide In 2008 around 12,000 students graduated from the University. The University offers a wide range of opportunities to enhance employability including the Manchester Leadership Programme, one of the largest programmes of accredited career development and leadership modules in the UK. Employers have rated our multi-award-winning Careers Service as the best in the UK for the past five consecutive years* Our graduates are highly attractive to a wide range of employers, with more than 4,000 recruiters actively targeting University of Manchester students and graduates in 2007/08. 94% of graduates are either in employment or further study six months after graduating from The University of Manchester.** *AGR/Barkers Media Audit 2002-2007 **HEFCE 2006/07

The University has the UK’s largest alumni community for Tom Bloxham Irene Khan Chairman Urban Splash Secretary General, Amnesty International Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Sir Terry Leah Composer and Conductor Chief Executive, Tesco Louis de Bernières Ian P Livingston Author Chief Executive, British Telecommunications Andrew P Cosslett Rik Mayall Chief Executive, Actor and Comedian Intercontinental Hotels Group HE George Maxwell Richards Andy Duncan President of The Republic of Chief Executive, Channel 4 Trinidad and Tobago Ben Elton Nemone Metaxas Writer and Comedian BBC Radio DJ Anna Ford Meera Syal Broadcaster and Journalist Writer and Actor Sir Norman Foster Dr Alan J Wood Architect and Designer Director, Siemans The University has the UK’s largest alumni community for a campus-based University and is in contact with more than 222,000 of its former students spread across 200 countries. Many of our graduates hold positions of seniority in business, academia, politics, industry and the media. HE George Maxwell Richards Tom Bloxham Ben Elton Irene Khan Nermone Mataxas Meera Syal

The University has embarked on the New facilities include: Core Technology Facility (life sciences and incubator space) Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre Chemistry Building University Place (student services, visitors centre, nursing, health sciences and conference facilities) AV Hill Building (Life Sciences – completion August 2008) Alan Turing Building (mathematics, physics and photon science) Arthur Lewis Building (environment and development and social sciences) John Rylands Library , Deansgate (extension and restoration) Michael Smith Building (life sciences) Electro Acoustic Studios Multi-Storey car park The University has embarked on the largest capital investment programme ever undertaken in UK higher education with more than £400 million invested so far in state-of-the-art buildings, major refurbishments and public realm works. A further £250 million investment by 2015 will take the overall spend to more than £650 million. Core Technology Facility MIB University Place Alan Turing Building Arthur Lewis Building John Rylands Library

The University consistently registers more intellectual The University has generated more than 100 spin-out companies and has concluded more than 100 technology licences Our incubator space has a capacity of more than 180,000 square feet There has been substantial third party investment and grants into our spin-out companies. The University’s IP Projects and spin-out companies have won many prizes and professional recognition awards. The University established Europe’s largest dedicated spin-out Seed Fund in 2008 (The UMIP Premier Fund) with value of £32m. Transitive, one of our spin-out companies and a world leader in enabling software to run on any platform, was aquired by IBM in November 2008. The University consistently registers more intellectual property (IP) and invention disclosures than almost any other UK University.

The University is one of the largest employers in Greater Manchester with more than 5,800 academic and research staff. Breakdown of staff Academic (including 1,919 teaching only staff) 3,971 Research 1,908 Administrative/Management 1,082 Clerical/Secretarial 1,625 Academic Support 1,359 Manual/Craft 1,099 Other 428 Total 11,472

The University brings 30,000 school children to undertake educational work at The Manchester Museum each year hosts nine summer schools every year for more than 800 school pupils has links with major hospital trusts in Manchester and the wider region is co-hosting one of six ‘Beacons for Public Engagement’ helping local people to take a more active role in the life of the City’s Universities welcomes around 125,000 delegates to 1,500 events and conferences earning more than £5 million every year The University makes a Major contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Manchester.

The Whitworth Art Gallery and the newly re-opened John The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery and the newly re-opened John Rylands Library in the City Centre are all part of the University. Facilities include The Manchester Museum The Whitworth Art Gallery Jodrell Bank Observatory The John Rylands Library, Deansgate Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre Tabley House Stateley Home Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall John Thaw Studio Theatre

At a glance Mission and Vision “to make The University of Manchester, already and internationally distinguished centre of research, innovation, learning and scholarly enquiry, one of the leading universities in the world by 2015” Student Numbers Undergraduate 26,160 Postgraduate (taught courses) 5,722 Postgraduate (research) 3,559 Staff Including more than 5,800 academic and research staff 11,472 Senior Officers Chancellor Mr Tom Bloxham Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors Mr Norman Askew Pro-Chancellor Admiral Sir John Kerr President and Vice Chancellor Professor Alan Gilbert Income (per annum) £684m Estate 341 Buildings 418 acres Other Shanghai Jiao Tong World Ranking (2008) 40th Undergraduate applications per annum 53,300 Alumni 222,000 in 200 countries Information correct at time of print