Research Centres

Global Development Institute

Global Development Institute

The GDI is an interdisciplinary institute, joining social scientists and engineers, focusing Digital Development, Urban Futures, Global Production Networks, Trade and Labour.
Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research

Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research

The Institute provides a focal point at the University for the application of quantitative methods in interdisciplinary social science research.
Democracy and Elections Research Group

Democracy and Elections Research Group

This research group brings together political scientists and sociologists who study democracy, citizen participation and elections both within the UK and worldwide.
Manchester Institute for Innovation Research (MIoIR)

Manchester Institute for Innovation Research (MIoIR)

The Manchester Institute for Innovation Research is a world-leading centre of excellence in the study of science, technology and innovation policy and management.
Policy@Manchester

Policy@Manchester

Policy@Manchester aims to impact lives globally, nationally and locally through influencing and challenging policymakers with robust research-informed evidence and ideas.