The University of Manchester

Digitally transforming the future, together

The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research and for driving innovation through collaboration across sectors. At DigiGov 2025, our Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Team is showcasing the University’s world-leading expertise in digital technologies and how we work with partners to tackle society’s biggest challenges.

Championing digital innovation

From artificial intelligence and data science to cyber security, digital health, fintech, and advanced modelling, our researchers are shaping the technologies that underpin effective, secure and citizen-focused digital services. We create partnerships that bring together cutting-edge academic insight with the practical needs of government, industry, and society—turning ideas into impactful solutions.

Why collaborate with us?

For organisations seeking to harness digital transformation, the University provides:

• Expertise in AI, big data, and advanced analytics for smarter, evidence-driven decision-making.
• Leadership in trust, ethics, and governance of digital systems, ensuring technology serves people fairly and responsibly.
• Innovation in health, energy, climate and mobility through digital twins, simulation, and real-time data solutions.
• A collaborative research environment that supports co-creation of solutions with partners across the public and private sectors.

Highlighting excellence

• In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 93% of our research was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
• Ranked number one in the UK and Europe, and number two globally, for delivering against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023).
• Achieved the highest possible rating in the Knowledge Exchange Framework for partnerships, innovation and community impact.

A legacy of digital firsts

Manchester has long been a digital pioneer - home to the world’s first stored-program computer, ‘The Baby’, and the birthplace of graphene. Today, we continue that tradition by advancing AI, digital trust, and data-driven innovation. The government has even recognised this legacy by naming a £1million AI prize after ‘The Baby’ to inspire future breakthroughs.

Partnering for digital success

The University is home to flagship institutes and centres that accelerate innovation and collaboration, including the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology and the Digital Futures platform, which connects over 1,000 researchers with partners to drive digital transformation across sectors.

We are The University of Manchester

We’re ready to partner, collaborate, and co-create the digital solutions of tomorrow. Visit us at Stand F26 during DigiGov 2026 and discover how we can shape a better digital future, together.