Jim Hancock

Originally from Plymouth, Jim moved to Manchester in 1967 to study at the University and graduated in 1970. During his time as a student, he spent a year as President of the Students' Union.

Jim’s career was in journalism and broadcasting. He was a Westminster Lobby Correspondent for the BBC and Independent Radio News, but most of his career was spent in the north-west. He was Granada TV’s Political Correspondent from 1987 to 1994 and Political Editor of BBC North West from 1998 to 2006. He is now a conference host and media trainer.

Jim has been a long-standing supporter and friend of the University and has served on both the Board of Governors and General Assembly (stepping down in 2020 after 15 years as a member) and is an active member of the Alumni Association.