# Social responsibility

**Source**: https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/
**Parent**: https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/

Social responsibility is a key component of our work in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - evidenced by the social and economic impact of our research and our Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

## Research with impact

Research throughout the Department is helping to support social and economic change.

- [Find out more about the impact of our research](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/research-with-impact/).

## Environmental sustainability

Electrical engineering aims to provide technical solutions for climate change via the research and development of renewables, energy storage systems and clean technology. Our Department is centred on these challenges, specifically electrical energy and power systems.

Our research also focuses on predicted global food and water shortages caused by overpopulation and global warming. We specialise in agri-electronics, which uses electrical technology to improve farming yields and reduce waste in the food supply chain.

[## The University's social responsibilities

Learn more about the University's social responsibility strategy as a whole.](http://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/)

[## Charity support

The University's doing lots to support charities and businesses in the local area.

Find out more](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/communities/business/)
[## Student volunteering

Volunteering can enhance your overall student experience here at Manchester.

Find out how](http://www.volunteers.manchester.ac.uk/)