FBMH Social Responsibility Conference 2025

This brand-new event will bring together staff, postgraduate researchers, and community partners for a day of sharing ideas, sparking collaboration and discussions around putting social responsibility into action - attendees can come along in person or join us online.

Venue: Core Technology Facility, Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU

Time: 10 am to 2pm (registration and refreshments from 9:30am)

· Keynote Speaker Professor Erinma Bell MBE

The day will begin with an inspiring keynote from Professor Erinma Bell MBE, a nationally recognised peace activist and community leader. She’ll share her insights on building stronger, fairer communities — followed by a live Q&A, giving you the chance to join the conversation.

· Workshops

You’ll then have the opportunity to join one of several practical workshops spanning the SR agenda from AI and it's environmental impact to EDI and wellbeing in the workplace - each offering tools, ideas and strategies to take forward in your work. Maximising community engagement in teaching and research. Whether you’re new to social responsibility or already deeply involved, there’s something here for you.

· Pecha Kucha Presentations

In the afternoon, enjoy a series of short, punchy Pecha Kucha-style presentations that spotlight exciting projects and experiences from across the Faculty. It’s a fast-paced, engaging way to explore the innovative work happening in and around FBMH.

Discover more about this year's presenters in the lineup section.

· Connect Over Lunch and Networking

For those joining in person, we’ll close the day with lunch and informal networking — a great chance to continue conversations, spark collaborations, and connect with colleagues and partners.

Places are limited and the conference is open to all staff, PGR students and community partners, so please book early to avoid disappointment. If you need help with booking, please email srbmh@manchester.ac.uk.

Automatic closed captions will be available for attendees watching remotely. Should you have any specific requirements, accessibility needs, or other specific requests please notify srbmh@manchester.ac.uk.

If you have any dietary requirements (vegetarians will automatically be catered for), please contact srbmh@manchester.ac.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What do I do if I have accessibility requirements?

Please contact srbmh@manchester.ac.uk with any requirements that you may have or tell us when you order your ticket.

I am attending in person, what further information do I need to know?

Registration will open at 9:30am with tea/coffee refreshments and lunch provided throughout the day. The event will take place promptly at 10am, so please arrive in time to be seated ready for the event start time.

Accessing the venue

The event will take place at the Core Technology Facility, located on the corner of Grafton Street and Upper Brook Street. The event will take place on the ground floor in the Dalton room, just behind the reception.

For more information about accesiblility please visit the desiganted AccesAble Page.

The venue is easily accessible by public transport. There is no parking available to members of the public at the venue, but there is a variety of car parks near to it.

The largest is the Grafton Street Multi Storey Car Park, which is opposite the venue. Click here for the map. There are also cycle racks just outside the entrance to the venue, these are on a first come first serve basis.

What is the in-person etiquette for the conference?

As the event is hybrid, attendees will need to use a microphone if speaking to all attendees. As we will be joined by a member of the University’s media services team, who will broadcast the event to registered attendees on Zoom, please be aware of the camera’s positioning in order to provide online attendees a good view of speakers etc.

I am attending online, what further information do I need to know?

How can I join the event remotely?

If you are joining us remotely, the event will take place on Zoom, an online communications software, similar to Skype, that can allow for large group meetings and events. For more information about Zoom, visit their website. The Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees via email a few days prior to the event.

Please note: you do not need to be a registered user on Zoom to access this meeting, however you may need to ensure that your Zoom app is up to date.

What is the Zoom etiquette for the conference?

Please join the meeting with your microphones turned off and please keep them off until it is time for the group discussion, this allows only the speakers to be heard. Please do use the chat function throughout the event to talk to other attendees.

I don’t feel very confident using Zoom. Is there anything available to help me?

Yes! Our team has created a Zoom how to guide.

Data protection and GDPR guidance:

All personal data is held and processed by The University of Manchester strictly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have the right to withdraw your consent up until the time of recording, by cancelling your registration for the event.

For further information about Data Protection at the University visit our website. To find out more about data protection please visit our PPIE Privacy Notice.

The SRPE team will be using some of the information gathered in the group discussion time from the break-out room sessions to create a resource. This document will be co-produced with attendees and later disseminated to attendees for their reference. If you have questions regarding this, please email srbmh@manchester.ac.uk