Student Open Meetings at The University of Manchester Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/student-open-meetings-at-the-university-of-manchester Manchester's senior leadership values the insight and feedback our students provide, and want to connect with you on important topics that can sometimes feel unclear or overlooked. So we're hosting a series of podcasts to provide you with the opportunity to make your student voice heard and ask our leadership anything you like. Each episode brings together members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as panellists, with SU Execs hosting the discussion. The focus is often related to key parts of the Manchester 2035 strategy, with questions submitted by students ahead of time through Mentimeter. From student support, to the ethics of university research, we aim to cover a broad range of topics to discuss as part of this series. © 2026 The University of Manchester 04c29ace-de13-5899-9007-216b04fb1b15 yes en Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:14 -0800 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:01:18 -0800 https://img.transistorcdn.com/yqhOq_ED1KCsTAfJc8eYokfSjFrJ_BItCLaBoMTJ2yE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYmNl/YjhhM2UxYjUyOTE2/YjNlMzI3ZmRlOWM2/ZDQ4Yi5wbmc.jpg Student Open Meetings at The University of Manchester episodic The University of Manchester Manchester's senior leadership values the insight and feedback our students provide, and want to connect with you on important topics that can sometimes feel unclear or overlooked. So we're hosting a series of podcasts to provide you with the opportunity to make your student voice heard and ask our leadership anything you like. Each episode brings together members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as panellists, with SU Execs hosting the discussion. The focus is often related to key parts of the Manchester 2035 strategy, with questions submitted by students ahead of time through Mentimeter. From student support, to the ethics of university research, we aim to cover a broad range of topics to discuss as part of this series. Manchester's senior leadership values the insight and feedback our students provide, and want to connect with you on important topics that can sometimes feel unclear or overlooked. open meeting, student voice, university, education, research, strategy The University of Manchester No No How can we be more socially responsible and sustainable? - Manchester Matters Open Meeting 4 4 How can we be more socially responsible and sustainable? - Manchester Matters Open Meeting full 79153792-508b-4552-8c8c-d533a79ffcdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bcb4192 From tackling climate action to promoting equality and community engagement – how can we do better? In our latest Open Meeting podcast, we’re diving into Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Students have submitted questions for this open and honest conversation with senior leaders about what’s working, what needs improvement, and what our next steps should be.

🎙️ Meet the host

Rhianna Patel – Biology, Medicine and Health Officer

🎓 Meet the panel

Nalin Thakkar – Vice-President for Social Responsibility
Julian Skyrme – Director of Social Responsibility
Julia Durkan – Head of Environmental Sustainability
Sarah Fox – Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To find out more about our Manchester Matters series follow the link.  
https://www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk/

]]> From tackling climate action to promoting equality and community engagement – how can we do better? In our latest Open Meeting podcast, we’re diving into Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Students have submitted questions for this open and honest conversation with senior leaders about what’s working, what needs improvement, and what our next steps should be.

🎙️ Meet the host

Rhianna Patel – Biology, Medicine and Health Officer

🎓 Meet the panel

Nalin Thakkar – Vice-President for Social Responsibility
Julian Skyrme – Director of Social Responsibility
Julia Durkan – Head of Environmental Sustainability
Sarah Fox – Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To find out more about our Manchester Matters series follow the link.  
https://www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk/

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 4369 From tackling climate action to promoting equality and community engagement – how can we do better? In our latest Open Meeting podcast, we’re diving into Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Students have submitted questions for this open and honest conversation with senior leaders about what’s working, what needs improvement, and what our next steps should be.

🎙️ Meet the host

Rhianna Patel – Biology, Medicine and Health Officer

🎓 Meet the panel

Nalin Thakkar – Vice-President for Social Responsibility
Julian Skyrme – Director of Social Responsibility
Julia Durkan – Head of Environmental Sustainability
Sarah Fox – Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To find out more about our Manchester Matters series follow the link.  
https://www.yoursay.manchester.ac.uk/

]]> open meeting, student voice, university, education, research, strategy No Ethics of University Research 3 3 Ethics of University Research full 0c67d217-c2ea-494e-bd82-012ebf4afc20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/241c5661 What does it really mean to do ethical research at a university?

In this Student Open Meeting, we’re joined senior leaders from the University of Manchester to tackle big questions around academic freedom, controversy, and the real-world impact of research.

Hosted by your SU’s Postgraduate Research Officer, Adil Ashraf, the panel includes Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, Professor Nalin Thakker, Vice-President for Social Responsibility, and Professor Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement, who share their perspectives on how the University balances legal duties, public concern and the freedom to explore bold ideas.

From student protests to global partnerships and defence research, no topic is off limits.

]]> What does it really mean to do ethical research at a university?

In this Student Open Meeting, we’re joined senior leaders from the University of Manchester to tackle big questions around academic freedom, controversy, and the real-world impact of research.

Hosted by your SU’s Postgraduate Research Officer, Adil Ashraf, the panel includes Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, Professor Nalin Thakker, Vice-President for Social Responsibility, and Professor Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement, who share their perspectives on how the University balances legal duties, public concern and the freedom to explore bold ideas.

From student protests to global partnerships and defence research, no topic is off limits.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:48:52 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2976 What does it really mean to do ethical research at a university?

In this Student Open Meeting, we’re joined senior leaders from the University of Manchester to tackle big questions around academic freedom, controversy, and the real-world impact of research.

Hosted by your SU’s Postgraduate Research Officer, Adil Ashraf, the panel includes Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research, Professor Nalin Thakker, Vice-President for Social Responsibility, and Professor Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement, who share their perspectives on how the University balances legal duties, public concern and the freedom to explore bold ideas.

From student protests to global partnerships and defence research, no topic is off limits.

]]> Open meeting, ethics, research, university, higher education No Student Experience Across Faculties - Open Meeting 2 2 Student Experience Across Faculties - Open Meeting full 2c1c08e8-b8cc-4e7c-abd8-037753a5d247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05b16a59 🎧 How Can We Improve the Student Experience?

❓In this Open Meeting podcast, student reps from all faculties put your questions directly to senior University leaders. From teaching quality to mental health support, we’re diving into what’s working, what needs fixing, and how the student experience can improve.

💬 Keep an eye on our Student News channels to submit your thoughts in the future and help shape real change.

]]> 🎧 How Can We Improve the Student Experience?

❓In this Open Meeting podcast, student reps from all faculties put your questions directly to senior University leaders. From teaching quality to mental health support, we’re diving into what’s working, what needs fixing, and how the student experience can improve.

💬 Keep an eye on our Student News channels to submit your thoughts in the future and help shape real change.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 06:24:55 -0700 The University of Manchester The University of Manchester 2854 🎧 How Can We Improve the Student Experience?

❓In this Open Meeting podcast, student reps from all faculties put your questions directly to senior University leaders. From teaching quality to mental health support, we’re diving into what’s working, what needs fixing, and how the student experience can improve.

💬 Keep an eye on our Student News channels to submit your thoughts in the future and help shape real change.

]]> open meeting, student voice, university, education, research, strategy No Ask Me Anything - Rent & Accommodation 1 1 Ask Me Anything - Rent & Accommodation full 2f666d9d-82dd-44cc-86f4-1947670dd827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/222a4963 Why are student rents so expensive?

For the third Ask Me Anything Open Meeting, Prof. Duncan Ivision, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, answers student questions on rent and accommodation. From the cost and accessibility of rooms in the new Fallowfield redevelopment, to using University money to subsidise rents, postgraduate housing, and student accommodation support, we leave no stone unturned in the latest podcast episode.

Hosted by Student Union representatives, Nahid Farzalizadeh, FSE Officer, Esa Rehman, School Rep for Natural Sciences, and Elliot Briffa, City and Community Officer, listen to the podcast in full, or use the chapters below to skip to your topic of interest. 

Click 'Transcript' above to read along with the audio, or watch the full video using the YouTube link below. 

]]> Why are student rents so expensive?

For the third Ask Me Anything Open Meeting, Prof. Duncan Ivision, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, answers student questions on rent and accommodation. From the cost and accessibility of rooms in the new Fallowfield redevelopment, to using University money to subsidise rents, postgraduate housing, and student accommodation support, we leave no stone unturned in the latest podcast episode.

Hosted by Student Union representatives, Nahid Farzalizadeh, FSE Officer, Esa Rehman, School Rep for Natural Sciences, and Elliot Briffa, City and Community Officer, listen to the podcast in full, or use the chapters below to skip to your topic of interest. 

Click 'Transcript' above to read along with the audio, or watch the full video using the YouTube link below. 

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:47:45 -0800 University of Manchester University of Manchester 3023 Why are student rents so expensive?

For the third Ask Me Anything Open Meeting, Prof. Duncan Ivision, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, answers student questions on rent and accommodation. From the cost and accessibility of rooms in the new Fallowfield redevelopment, to using University money to subsidise rents, postgraduate housing, and student accommodation support, we leave no stone unturned in the latest podcast episode.

Hosted by Student Union representatives, Nahid Farzalizadeh, FSE Officer, Esa Rehman, School Rep for Natural Sciences, and Elliot Briffa, City and Community Officer, listen to the podcast in full, or use the chapters below to skip to your topic of interest. 

Click 'Transcript' above to read along with the audio, or watch the full video using the YouTube link below. 

]]> Rent, accommodation, university, students, housing No