Our campus | The University of Manchester A world-class campus in Manchester city centre Our campus Steeped in history and always evolving, our home on Oxford Road places community, sustainability and innovation at its heart. At a glance Completion of a £1 billion, ten-year Campus Masterplan has transformed the area, and future developments will continue to improve our research, learning and working environments. Historic buildings Whitworth Hall Christie Building Beyer Building Coupland Building John Owens Building Sackville Street Building Rutherford Building Samuel Alexander Building An evolving campus Nancy Rothwell Building The Old Quadrangle Brunswick Park National Graphene Institute Graphene Engineering innovation Centre Royce Hub Building Beautiful green spaces The Old Quadrangle Brunswick Park Alan Gilbert Square University Green Whitworth Park A single campus Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Science and Engineering Cultural institutions The Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum The John Rylands Research Institute and Library Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama A campus like no other Idyllic spaces and characterful buildings, old and new, make our campus truly unique. The Old Quad, at the heart of campus, was recently redeveloped as part of our bicentenary celebrations. Ceremonial Whitworth Hall, built between 1898 and 1902, holds our graduations and examinations. Completed in 2021, the Nancy Rothwell Building is our home of engineering and one of the largest educational spaces in Europe. Distinctive University Place – or the "Tin Can" as it is affectionately known – is unmissable on Oxford Road. Opened in 2018 following a redevelopment of Brunswick Street, the hugely popular Brunswick Park is the largest green space on campus. Situated between the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and the Main Library, Alan Gilbert Square is a popular spot for students and staff alike. The much-loved Manchester Museum reopened its doors in February 2023 following a £15 million renovation. Opened in 1887, the Beyer Building is one of the most striking buildings in the Old Quad – with leaves around the windows and a large andesite boulder in front of it. Our campus through time We trace our history to the Manchester Mechanics’ Institution, founded in 1824, and our journey since has been one of change and innovation. This is certainly true of our campus, which has evolved over time – and will continue to do so into the future. Horses and carts pass along the familiar sight of our University buildings on Oxford Road. Built between 1895 and 1898, the Christie Library predates Whitworth Hall and today houses the much-appreciated Christie Bistro on its first floor. Whitworth Park, nestled close to campus and next to one of our cultural institutions, the Whitworth, remains a popular and picturesque green area to this day. A very old photograph shows the impressive Sackville Street Building, of North Campus, in all its glory. Statues once lined the opulent Entrance Hall of Sackville Street Building on North Campus. The striking Renold Building on North Campus (site of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, or UMIST) was opened in 1962. It is now set to be a key feature of ID Manchester – promoting science and technology innovation. Parked cars fill the Old Quad – now remodelled into a scenic green space promoting sustainability, historic integrity, accessibility and biodiversity. Many will remember the old University bridge that crossed Oxford Road. Today the revamped area includes the Alliance Manchester Business School and University Green. Historic campus tours Take self-guided tours of the University during 2024, our bicentenary year – in person and on campus, or remotely, from anywhere in the world. Find out more about our historic campus tours. Bicentenary Way The Bicentenary Way installation, located in Brunswick Park and opposite the Queen’s Arch, tells the story of our origins, our innovations and the people behind them since 1824. Find out more about Bicentenary Way. What's next? Sister (formally ID Manchester) Sister (formerly ID Manchester), Manchester’s new £1.7bn innovation district by the University and Bruntwood SciTech on North Campus. Find out more about ID Manchester. Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment Project The redevelopment of student accommodation at Owens Park, Oak House and Woolton Hall in Fallowfield. Find out more about the Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment Project. Campus events Open days Discover more about our university open days. Find out more about our open days. University events Explore upcoming events across The University of Manchester. Find out more about university events. Community Festival An annual event welcoming local friends and neighbours onto campus. Find out more about Community Festival. Campus information Maps and travel Make your way to and around the University with our maps and travel advice. Find out more about maps and travel. Sustainability on campus We embed sustainable practices into all systems and processes across campus. Find out more about sustainability on campus. Using campus Open to the public Many of our inspiring spaces, both on and off campus, are open for your enjoyment. Find out more about our institutions open to the public. Conference venues We provide a choice of amazing spaces for events of different sizes. Find out more about our conference venues. Facilities A wide range of our facilities are available for use by organisations and the public. Find out more about our facilities.