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Scientists discover why the heart slows down at night

A 90-year-old consensus on the mechanisms that regulate the heart’s day-night rhythm has been fundamentally challenged by a Manchester-led international team.
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3D technology brings Manchester’s cultural sites to you

Take a virtual walk around some of Manchester’s most well-known cultural venues, thanks to Manchester’s creative, cultural and digital experts.
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University recognised by THE for social responsibility work

The University has dedicated their 'Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community' trophy, awarded at the Times Higher Education Awards, to Paul Maccabee.
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Turing AI Fellow to deliver research into cancer evolution

Professor Christopher Yau has received a Turing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Fellowship to develop AI-driven predictive models to describe how cancers evolve.
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University commits to 100% renewable energy from 2021

This major milestone is part of Manchester’s plan to move towards sustainable energy consumption and completely decarbonise campus.
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Further rent reduction and action on student accommodation

The University, working with the Students’ Union, has agreed to give all students in University halls of residences a reduction for semester 1 totalling 30%.
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Academic recognised as one of the world's most cited scholars

Frank Geels, Professor of System Innovation and Sustainability, came 129th in an analysis of the world's top-cited scholars by Stanford Meta-Research Centre.
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Professor David Olusoga to interview Barack Obama

In an exclusive UK interview, the former President of the United States will speak to Manchester’s Professor of Public History about his country and political career.

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