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Experts receive ‘future leaders’ fund

Manchester experts will share part of a £109 million funding pot to help their research into tackling major challenges ranging from cardiac disease treatment to energy efficiency.
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Foundation Day 2020 marked by tribute to our University community

Watch our video dedicated to Manchester’s staff, students and alumni for their work in helping to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
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Manchester figures recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Alongside members of our alumni and staff, Marcus Rashford is the youngest ever recipient of an honorary degree from the University for his campaign to end child food poverty.
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Institute secures contract for African Cities research

Researchers from the Global Development Institute have been awarded £32 million to establish the African Cities Research Consortium.
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Reading list launched to celebrate black history

The University and partners have created a suggested list of readings and films in celebration of Black History Month 2020.
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University partners on Hunter syndrome gene therapy

The University will partner with AVROBIO, Inc to ease the lifelong suffering of people with Hunter syndrome.
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University launches lecture series focused on COVID-19 recovery

COVID Catalysts brings together experts at Manchester to address the big questions the world must answer in building back from the pandemic.
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University preparations and precautions to reduce risk of COVID infection

Read a statement from Professor Nalin Thakkar, Chair of the Campus Reopening Group, and Vice-President for Social Responsibility.

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