Policy on Naming of University Buildings and identifiable external spaces Summary: This policy applies to naming of a ‘significant’ part of the Estate includes buildings, wings of buildings, and significant spaces within buildings (such as floors, major lecture theatres, laboratories, etc.), and substantial external public realm spaces (Quads, squares, courtyards, etc.). In cases where there is any doubt as to whether part of the Estate is considered ‘significant’ the Deputy Secretary should be consulted in the first instance. This policy does not apply where naming is associated with academic posts, academic research, fellowships, or studentships or with parts of the University Estate valued under £250,000 or gifts under £250,000. Type: Policy Category: Legal, Governance and Contractual Owner: Governance Office   Contact email: deputysecretary@manchester.ac.uk Last modified: 09/01/2025 Link to this document: https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=6557 Edit (only Administrators)