Skip to main content

Chancellor of the University of Manchester Articles

Lemn Sissay’s main achievements as Chancellor

Lemn Sissay’s main achievements as Chancellor

As Lemn Sissay’s term as chancellor is coming to an end, what legacy will he leave behind?
Read more
Get to know the university’s new Chancellor: Nazir Afzal

Get to know the university’s new Chancellor: Nazir Afzal

Find out more about the life, career and background of our university’s new Chancellor.
Read more
Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor

Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor

The former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, Nazir Afzal will be replacing Lemn Sissay as Chancellor of UoM in August 2022.
Read more
Faculty changes upcoming at UoM

Faculty changes upcoming at UoM

Who will be the next Chancellor? Will eduroam finally work? The new staffing changes at UoM may influence you
Read more
In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir
Read more
University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

University of York announce full divestment from fossil fuels

York Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffrey said the University had “an obligation to act”
Read more

‘I champion the university… but they have treated me poorly’

Majid Ahmed tells the Mancunion about the stress caused by the University’s reluctance to admit a mistake in regards to his PhD tuition fees
Read more

“We need to counter the rubbish that poetry is only for a chosen few”

Books editor Roma Havers interviews the poet Lemn Sissay on his new book Gold from the Stone and his role as Chancellor of the University of Manchester
Read more