The University of Manchester branch of the University and College Union (UMUCU) asked its members the question; “what would make a good, or at least better, university?” The aim was to get positive statements, rather than focus on problems and difficulties, and to take the opportunity of a change of VC to contribute to a discussion about the future vision for the institution.
From the sixty or so responses of varying length we have identified some key themes, illustrated by quotes (some appear in more than one theme).