The Dalton Research Institute (DRI)

The DRI is a recognised centre of research excellence in science and engineering and is a world leader in many fields, from aviation and the environment to polymer materials science and computational modelling. • Learn more

The Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

ESRI is an internationally recognised centre for applied educational research and evaluation in the UK and a powerful voice in international debates about the future of education and research. • Learn more

Institute for Biomedical Research into
Human Movement and Health (IRM)

The IRM is committed to the study of human movement and carries out research into normal and disordered human movement and health, integrating knowledge from different disciplines. • Learn more

Institute for Humanities and Social Science Research (HSSR)

HSSR is a newly created research institute that incorporates research in English, European Studies, History, Information Studies, Languages, Law, Philosophy, Politics and Sociology. • Learn more

Institute for Performance Research (IPR)

Engaging in world-class and internationally recognised research. There are currently two research centres: Research in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity (SEPA) and Performance and Screen Media (PSM) . • Learn more

The Manchester Institute for Research
and Innovation in Art and Design (MIRIAD)

MIRIAD is a leading research institute for advanced cultural inquiry and creativity. The Institute provides structures, processes and opportunities to extend, support, develop quality, and profile research in the areas of Art & Design, including Architectural Design; Drama, Dance and Performing Arts; and Histories and Theories of Art and Design. • Learn more

The Research Institute for Business and Management (RIBM)

The research activity in Business and Management at MMU reflects the Institute's international outlook and is focussed on enhancing the contribution of research to the practice of management. • Learn more

The Research Institute for
Health and Social Change (RIHSC)

RIHSC looks into a wide variety of issues, including health and social care, professional practice development and evaluation, processes and experiences of social inclusion, policy development and social change, and critical theoretical social research. • Learn more