Research starts with curiosity. At Manchester Dubai, we support research that brings people together, asks meaningful questions, and works towards real solutions.
At the University of Manchester, research has always been driven by curiosity and a desire to make a difference. Today, the University is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions, ranked first in the UK and Europe, and second globally for social and environmental impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025).
From the development of the world’s first stored-program computer to ideas that helped shape modern economic theory, Manchester’s research has played a role in shaping how we live, work, and understand the world. That same spirit continues today through research that responds to real challenges facing society.
At Manchester, research begins with people coming together around important questions. By working across disciplines and perspectives, ideas move beyond theory and into action.
Our research focuses on areas where meaningful change matters most, including:
The aim is simple. Ask better questions and work towards solutions that have lasting value.
The new Research Wing in Dubai represents the next step in Manchester’s global research journey. It is designed as a space for collaboration, learning, and applied research that reflects both regional priorities and global perspectives.
The Research Wing will support:
As it develops, the Research Wing will grow into a place where curiosity, collaboration, and impact come together in meaningful ways.
'World leading' or 'internationallyexcellent'
(REF, 2021)
QS Sustainability (2025) and THE Impact Rankings (2025)
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings,
2019-2024
(Reuters, 2019)
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