- Established: Founded in 1904.
- Status: It is the third-largest university press in England and is part of the University of Manchester.
- Mission: To publish peer-reviewed academic research that meets the needs of the global academic community and society at large.
Publishing Focus
The press publishes over 200 books and several journals annually. Its core strengths lie in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including:
- History & Politics: Notable for its “Manchester Medieval Sources” and “Manchester Studies in Modern History” series.
- Arts & Literature: Strong focus on visual culture, theatre, and film.
- International Law: Including journals and monographs on global governance.
- Trade Books: Since 2020, MUP has also published “trade” books aimed at general readers interested in provocative and agenda-setting ideas.
Key Initiatives
- Open Access: A leader in digital accessibility through its platform, manchesterhive, which offers free access to a wide range of academic content.
- Global Reach: While based in Manchester, it maintains an international presence with global distribution partners like Oxford University Press in North America.
