Celebrating 200 Years of Groundbreaking Ideas: University of Manchester Launches New Book: Manchester Minds
In celebration of its bicentennial year, the University of Manchester has announced the publication of Manchester Minds: A University History of Ideas, edited by Stuart Jones. This compelling new book honours two centuries of intellectual contributions from the university’s most brilliant thinkers, exploring the profound impact they’ve had on human knowledge and society.
Published by Manchester University Press, Manchester Minds offers readers a rich account of the influential figures who have shaped the university’s legacy, from world-renowned physicist Brian Cox and computing pioneer Alan Turing to economist Arthur Lewis and poet-activist Eva Gore-Booth. It highlights both famous and underappreciated figures, giving fresh insights into the university’s role in global innovation.
Timed to coincide with the University of Manchester’s bicentennial celebrations, Manchester Minds is the first comprehensive history to cover the full span of the institution’s evolution, from its origins as The Mechanics' Institute to its present status as a major international centre of learning. The book delves into historic controversies and celebrates unsung heroes, offering an engaging and accessible narrative of how Manchester’s intellectual tradition has transformed the world.
This first full history of the University of Manchester, covering its evolution over 200 years features pioneering figures such as Enriqueta Rylands, Lewis Namier, Arthur Lewis, Alan Turing, and Brian Cox. The work brings to light the stories of lesser-known but equally important contributors to the university’s intellectual heritage.
The publication is a perfect addition to the bicentennial celebrations in 2024 - and of obvious appeal to present and former students and academics - as well as the wider community in the North.
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Price: £25.00
• Published Date: September 2024
Manchester Minds is now available in bookstores and online.
