Our research
Supporting the development, transition and resilience of business, law and society.
About our research
We have a rich, distinguished research history. Since our founding in the late 1960s, we’ve been at the forefront of many legal fields.
Our academics produce pioneering work, ranging from Dr Stan Marsh’s work on legal education to Professor Stephen Whittle’s groundbreaking work on transgender rights.
Our researchers have advised governments, including the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, French Ministry of Justice and All Party Parliamentary Groups. They provide vital support for critical issues, including transgender discrimination, domestic violence, surrogacy and ticket touting.
Our research not only contributes to the legal research agenda – it leads it. It’s practical, professional, evidence-based and driven by activism.
Professor Andrew Francis, Head of Manchester Law School
Our research not only contributes to the legal research agenda – it leads it. It’s practical, professional, evidence-based and driven by activism.
Professor Andrew Francis, Head of Manchester Law School
Explore our research
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Equalities and Human Rights
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Sustainability, Legal Geographies and the Environment
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Professional Lives and Legal Education
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Sports Law and Popular Culture
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Sylvia Pankhurst Gender and Diversity Research Centre
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Research missions
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Doctoral studies in Law
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