Centres and institutes
The School of Social Sciences is home to a number of high profile funded research centres and other networks.
Having specialised research centres at the School of Social Sciences allows us to ensure our research is focused and makes a real impact, both within the University and the wider community.
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.
Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
Promoting interdisciplinary research on all aspects of ageing.
Morgan Centre
Established in 2005 to research personal lives, contemporary relationships and socialities.
The Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis
A cross-disciplinary research group located in the School of Social Sciences
The Centre for Growth and Business Cycle Research
The Centre for Growth and Business Cycle Research is run from the Economics discipline area.
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.
The Manchester Centre for Regulation, Governance and Public Law
ManReg works to address regulatory issues in areas such as the environment, policing, IP, and biotechnology.
