Awards

Time to Change
	Time to Change is England's biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination. The University signed the Time to Change pledge in June 2013, signalling our commitment to help raise awareness and to tackle the stigma around mental health for our staff and students. As part of the pledge, we have put together an action plan that includes a campaign to raise awareness for staff and students, and training for line managers and frontline staff.
Stonewall
	The University has joined Britain’s good practice employers’ forum on sexual orientation, run by Stonewall, the charity that works for equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. The Diversity Champion programme provides us with access to a wide range of support and resources to ensure that we are an inclusive/supportive place to work, study or visit.
Disability Two Ticks
	The University of Manchester has been awarded the Disability Two Ticks Symbol by Jobcentre Plus. The symbol identifies those employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people.
Athena SWAN
	The Athena SWAN Charter is a scheme that recognises commitment to the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) in higher education and research. We are committed to the Athena SWAN Charter. The Award has been endorsed by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell and we aim to apply for a University Silver Award in 2014.
Investors in People
‌	Many areas of the University have achieved the Investors in People award. Investors in People pulls together many different University initiatives, including improving financial performance, increasing efficiency and meeting our strategic objectives. It also, as the name suggests, allows the University to invest time and resources in it staff and students, improving the University experience for everyone.