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Professor Alan Gilbert
(27 Jul 2010)
The University is deeply sorry to announce the death of Professor Alan Gilbert, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester from its inauguration in October 2004 to 30 June 2010.

Emergency care may be failing to spot suicidal patients
(27 Jul 2010)
Emergency care may be failing to spot patients who go on to die by suicide – many of whom use these services in the year leading up to their death, suggests a small University of Manchester study.

Scientists to test new eczema cream
(27 Jul 2010)
Skin experts are to test a new cream for the treatment of eczema after trials of an oral version of the drug reduced patients’ symptoms by 35% within a month.

Dr Phil sets off on a hunt for the dinosaur skeletons
(27 Jul 2010)
Internationally-renowned dinosaur hunter Dr Phil Manning is setting off to the USA hoping to bag a Triceratops skeleton from the Badlands of South Dakota.

How our everyday items can work that little bit better
(26 Jul 2010)
Scientists from across the world have come together at a conference organised by The University of Manchester to examine how nanotechnology can improve everyday household essentials such as food, medicine and cosmetics.

‘Hollywood Beckons’ for young animator
(26 Jul 2010)
More than 50 young people have received awards in an animation competition organised by The University of Manchester – and one could be heading for stardom

Manchester Prof elected British Academy Fellow
(23 Jul 2010)
A Professor of Anthropology at The University of Manchester has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.

Story told in 350 words wins literary plaudits
(22 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester student has won an international literary prize – for a powerful story only 350 words long.

‘World-leading’ academics awarded prestigious fellowships
(21 Jul 2010)
Two University of Manchester academics have been awarded prestigious research fellowships given to the next generation of world-leading scientists and engineers.

Your chance to live forever in spider form
(21 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester scientist is offering the public the chance to name two new species of spider, which have been fossilised in amber for millions of years.

Professor Dame Janet Finch joins Manchester
(20 Jul 2010)
One of the country’s leading social scientists and retiring Keele University Vice Chancellor is to join The University of Manchester.

Disease genes that followed the Silk Road identified
(20 Jul 2010)
Scientists have identified key genes responsible for a severe inflammatory disease that has spread along the old silk trading routes from the Far East to the edge of Europe.

Saudi Conference comes to Manchester
(16 Jul 2010)
The 4th Saudi International Conference 2010 (SIC04) will be held at The University of Manchester from July 29-31.

The ‘other’ World Cup comes to Manchester
(15 Jul 2010)
The University of Manchester is hosting the 2010 World Lacrosse Championships, which begin in the city later today.

Photo-competition brings out the beauty of science
(15 Jul 2010)
A shimmering wall of light, the dramatic splash of liquid metal droplet and a colourful cascade of bubbles – just three of the most eye-catching images from a new scientific photo competition.

Professor is made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
(14 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester academic has been awarded a prestigious fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Peterloo Massacre document wins UNESCO accolade
(14 Jul 2010)
An iconic document belonging to The University of Manchester’s John Rylands University Library is one of the first items inscribed on the UK Memory of the World Register, which recognises documentary heritage of national significance.

Film explores attitudes to climate change ‘tipping points’
(14 Jul 2010)
A provocative new film asks internationally renowned climate experts, global campaigners and environmental activists to assess the value of issuing climate change deadlines, ultimatums and points of no return.

Spanish heads fact-finding in Manchester
(13 Jul 2010)
A group of head teachers from Spain are learning how to tackle youth unemployment, thanks to The University of Manchester.

Exhibition marks Gaskell bicentenary
(13 Jul 2010)
A special exhibition featuring one of the Victorian era’s best loved writers is being launched tomorrow evening (14 July) at The University of Manchester’s John Rylands Library, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of her birth.

Public asked to contribute in new exhibition on history of The Christie
(12 Jul 2010)
For the first time ever a public exhibition on the history of The Christie is to be held and researchers are looking for anyone with experiences of the leading cancer centre to share their stories.

Researchers test green shopping scheme
(12 Jul 2010)
Experts at The University of Manchester are to assess if ride-sharing could be a key weapon in the fight to make shopping more environmentally friendly.

National conference on particle accelerators begins today
(09 Jul 2010)
The director general of CERN will be presenting the recent exciting results from the Large Hadron Collider at a meeting at The University of Manchester today.

University team travel to ‘Armageddon’
(09 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester team ventured to ‘Armageddon’ to take part in an archaeological workshop using their pioneering techniques.

International conference on geogenic chemicals begins today
(08 Jul 2010)
A major conference, organised by scientists at The University of Manchester to showcase vital work on the effect of geogenic chemicals begins today.

Family affair for graduation day trio
(08 Jul 2010)
A student has become the third generation of women in her family to graduate in English at The University of Manchester.

£1.8million study launched to improve knee-osteoarthritis symptoms
(07 Jul 2010)
Researchers at the Universities of Manchester and Salford are to carry out a series of clinical trials in 300 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Charity announces new teenage-cancer professor
(07 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester cancer specialist has been appointed Professor of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Medicine by the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Homicide and suicide rates among mentally ill on the decline
(07 Jul 2010)
People with mental health problems are committing fewer homicides while the number of suicides by mental health patients has also fallen, latest figures reveal; a previous rise in homicides by mentally ill people may have been the result of drug misuse, says the report.

Miners’ strike was ‘secretly financed by Communists’
(06 Jul 2010)
Documents found by historians from The University of Manchester and the University of Glamorgan allegedly show that East German Communists helped to finance the British miners' strike in 1984 and 1985.

Children see the fun side of chemistry
(06 Jul 2010)
Children from schools all over the UK have been selected to participate in a residential Chemistry Camp for 15-year olds at The University of Manchester.

Study of forced labour and human trafficking announced
(06 Jul 2010)
A researcher at the University of Manchester is to investigate the links between the global problem of forced labour and the contemporary UK economy, in a three-year project starting in October.

Manchester’s Joseph Akinnagbe voted student of the year
(06 Jul 2010)
A University of Manchester undergraduate has was won the prestigious NUS/ Endsleigh Student of the Year award.

Scientists reveal the mystery of sudden cardiac death
(05 Jul 2010)
Scientists at The University of Manchester have solved a mystery connected with why people die from sudden cardiac arrest during sleep – potentially saving thousands of lives.

Planck unveils the Universe – old and young
(05 Jul 2010)
A mission to study the early Universe has delivered its first image of the entire sky – shedding light on events after the Big Bang.

Scientists find natural way to curb your greed
(05 Jul 2010)
University of Manchester scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring appetite suppressant that could be used to make a diet drug without side effects.

'Wonder gene' found to affect blood pressure
(01 Jul 2010)
Scientists have identified an important gene that regulates the function of the muscle cells in arteries and thereby helps determine blood pressure.

Nuclear Research Centre given the green light
(30 Jun 2010)
Plans have been approved for a new £20m research centre for The University of Manchester to be built in Cumbria.

University partner wins women’s award for science and technology
(29 Jun 2010)
A businesswoman with close professional and personal links to The University of Manchester has won a significant award for women

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