Interdisciplinary research centres
Politics staff are at the centre of the University's interdisciplinary research.
Our commitment to interdisciplinarity ensures a vibrant research environment and has stimulated many successful collaborative projects.
We play an important role in eight research centres that transcend single departments.
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Cathie Marsh Institute (CMI)
Leading the way in quantitative social science research.
Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE)
Providing empirically grounded and policy-relevant research on ethnic inequalities in the UK.
Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute
Studying conflict response, global health, international disaster management and peacebuilding.
Manchester China Institute (MCI)
Promoting and conducting multidisciplinary research, teaching, and activities about China.