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Centres and Institutes
We are home to high profile funded research centres and other networks.
Specialised research centres ensure our research is focused and makes a real impact within the University and the wider community.
The Arthur Lewis Lab for Comparative Development
A new interdisciplinary research group in economic history and comparative development.
N8 Policing Research Partnership
UoM is the 'home' of N8 Policing Research Partnership
The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research
Quantitative methods in interdisciplinary social science research.
Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity
Our research investigates ethnic difference and inequality in the UK.
Sustainable Consumption Institute
Bringing insight and clarity to the sustainability challenge.
Morgan Centre
A centre of excellence for research in the fields of personal life, relationships and everyday life.
The Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis
A cross-disciplinary research group located in the School of Social Sciences
Manchester China Institute
Our research, teaching, and community engagement promotes mutual understanding in UK-China relations.
Manchester Urban Institute
World-leading research, engagement, impact and training activities for current and future generations.
Manchester International Law Centre
Our expertise covers a range of areas including international trade, armed conflicts and cybersecurity.