Our vision

World-leading research, engagement/impact and training activities for current and future generations.

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The vision of the MUI is to realise more inclusive and just cities that are both environmentally and socially sustainable for the current and future generations through world-leading research, engagement/impact and training activities. 

We deliver our vision through serving as a leading academic urban institute that generates world-class research, achieves high levels of engagement and impact with non-academic stakeholders and trains the next generation of urban activists, decision-makers, researchers and scholars.

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Our history

Discover the history of the Manchester Urban Institute.
Professor Kevin Ward speaks at a recent MUI event.

Our people

Find out about the people involved with the MUI.