Manchester, UK

Transportation

Well-connected city with excellent transport links, including an international airport and direct train connections to major cities across the UK

Innovation

Manchester has a strong reputation as a hub for healthcare innovation, particularly in medical imaging, with renowned research institutions like the University of Manchester (home to the Christabel Pankhurst Institute) and leading hospitals such as Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Explore the city

From world-class museums and galleries to shopping districts and nightlife hotspots, explore and enjoy everything the city has to offer during your stay

Famous for

Education and Innovation - Music and Culture - Football - Media and Creativity - Cultural Diversity

Flight duration

Amsterdam (1hr 20m) - Paris (1hr 30m) - New York (7hr 55m) - Beijing (10hr 5m) - LA (10hr 35m) - Philadelphia (11hr 20m) - Washington (11hr 35m) - Hong Kong (12hr 30m) - Singapore (13hr10m)

Things to do in and around Manchester

Galleries and Museums

Whitworth Art Gallery

Manchester Museum

Dining and Nightlife​

20 Stories

Albert Hall

Sports Culture​

Etihad Stadium

Old Trafford

Day Trips

The Lake District

Chester

Education & Innovation

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Education

  • The University of Manchester is ranked #1 The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking (Europe) & #2 worldwide. Uniquely positioned to provide thought leadership given its strengths in healthcare technology research, an exceptional academic and students talent pool, and a thriving local ecosystem of partnerships.
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Pankhurst

Research & Innovation

  • The Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology, a unique partnership between the University, NHS, business and local government, merges expertise in digital health, AI and advanced materials to unlock innovative solutions in healthcare, including advancements in virtual imaging.
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Facilities

  • Manchester is a thriving hub for clinical trials and collaboration, with world-class hospitals and research centres e.g. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a renowned cancer centre known for cutting-edge research facilities & Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a leading teaching hospital with a strong focus on innovation.