University of Manchester establishes new partnership with University of Texas at Austin as Manchester and Austin become sister cities
The University of Manchester has signed a new university-wide strategic partnership with the .
The partnership paves the way for collaborative research and teaching initiatives between two world-leading universities. Both universities recognise the importance of global engagement and the shared research expertise across the disciplines including engineering, nanotechnologies, cancer research, digital humanities, social sciences and creative industries.
The partnership builds upon joint research projects already in progress, with a view to expanding and fostering new initiatives.
The signing took place at a 91制片厂楳eet the Mayors91制片厂� event at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas, attended by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham signed the Austin-Manchester 91制片厂楽ister Cities91制片厂� Memorandum of Understanding with the Mayor of Austin on 7 March, officially forging a friendship between the two cities.
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Also in attendance at the signing was Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council and an alumnus of The University of Manchester.
Professor Angelia Wilson, Faculty of Humanities Associate Dean for International, led the delegation from The University of Manchester which included senior academics and leads for business engagement. The delegation joined other colleagues from The University of Manchester at the South by Southwest Expo 2025 where the University hosted two panels on: 91制片厂楽econd Cities: Culture Beyond the Capital91制片厂� and 91制片厂楢rt Not Evidence: Free Expression on Trial91制片厂�.
Professor Stephen Flint, Associate Vice-President International, said: 91制片厂淚 am delighted we have signed this strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, a powerful and innovative university in a creative city that draws parallels to The University of Manchester and the powerhouse city we call home.
91制片厂淭his new relationship with the University of Texas at Austin will make an impact across all of our faculties. We look forward to driving forward collaborative research and enhanced opportunities for two-way student and staff mobility, as we work together to tackle key global challenges."
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: 91制片厂淭he new partnership between The University of Manchester and the University of Texas is really exciting and a valuable outcome from Greater Manchester91制片厂檚 visit to Texas.
91制片厂淏oth institutions are powerhouses of innovative research, and contribute a great deal to their regional economies 91制片厂� through commercialising start-ups and spin-outs and wider business support. Combining their expertise can only lead to significant economic and educational benefits for both places.91制片厂�
Sonia Feigenbaum, Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Chief International Officer at The University of Texas at Austin said: "The University of Texas at Austin is proud to formalize this partnership with The University of Manchester, a renowned institution in a city that mirrors Austin91制片厂檚 creative energy and spirit of innovation. By bringing together our expertise across disciplines, this collaboration will spark groundbreaking research and new opportunities for students and faculty on both sides of the Atlantic."
The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. We are a truly international university 91制片厂� ranking in the top 50 in a range of global rankings 91制片厂� and our community includes more than 44,000 students, 12,000 staff, and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries working together to tackle the world's biggest challenges.
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