Researcher development at The University of Manchester Researcher development From life-saving research to life-changing teaching, everything we do at our University has people at its heart. With a diverse and international community we help our researchers reach their potential and make a difference globally. We're number one in the UK and Europe and number two in the world for our societal and environmental impact ( Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025), we’re committed to equal opportunities for all and we want to be a university to which our researchers are proud to belong. How we’ll support you Explore our support services and resources to help you make the most of your time with us. Develop with us At The University of Manchester we actively support our researchers in the development of their careers. HR Excellence in Research Award The University is proud to have been awarded the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research badge. Our equality, diversity and inclusion promise We put people at the heart of our strategy and equality and diversity is one of our key priorities.