Interdisciplinary research Centres

Politics staff are at the centre of the University's interdisciplinary research.

Our commitment to interdisciplinarity ensures a vibrant research environment and has stimulated many successful collaborative projects.

We play an important role in eight research centres that transcend single departments. 

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Cathie Marsh.

Cathie Marsh Institute (CMI)

Leading the way in quantitative social science research.
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Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE)

Providing empirically grounded and policy-relevant research on ethnic inequalities in the UK.
An area after a natural disaster has occurred.

Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute

Studying conflict response, global health, international disaster management and peacebuilding.
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Manchester China Institute (MCI)

Promoting and conducting multidisciplinary research, teaching, and activities about China.
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Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE)

An interdisciplinary forum for the promotion, research, and teaching on Europe.
Cityscape of Manchester.

Manchester Urban Institute (MUI)

Researching the global urban condition and studying the world through engaging with stakeholders. 
PEC members stood outside the Arthur Lewis building.

Political Economy Centre (PEC)

Seeking to recapture and promote political economy as a concrete field of academic study.
A 'living' wall by Manchester Deansgate tram stop.

Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI)

Responding to climate change, social inequality and environmental injustice sustainability challenges.