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20March2019Scientists at The University of Manchester have found small molecules contained in a substance secreted by the skin, known as sebum, that are responsible for a unique scent in people with … Read more
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15March2019The University has presented its plans for a new, world-class innovation district in the heart of Manchester at MIPIM. Read more
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14March2019The University of Manchester has become officially accredited with the Living Wage Foundation, recognising its commitment to pay all employees and third party contractors a minimum of £9 per Read more
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March
2019
A new exhibition at The John Rylands Library is set to display rare historic documents relating to the 1819 Peterloo Massacre. The exhibition is part of a city-wide programme of events commemorating Peterloo's 200th anniversary.
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20
March
2019
Scientists at The University of Manchester have found small molecules contained in a substance secreted by the skin, known as sebum, that are responsible for a unique scent in people with Parkinson’s.
The results could lead to the development of …
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20
March
2019
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth than women without the condition, according to new research.
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19
March
2019
A team of researchers across The University of Manchester have shown that a new class of drugs are able to stop ovarian cancer cells growing.
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21
Mar
2019
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Manchester scientists contribute to antimatter discovery at CERN
07
Mar
2019
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Two dimensional ‘Lego’ shows new methods for creating electronics
04
Mar
2019
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First scalable graphene yarns for wearable textiles produced
25
Feb
2019
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Graphite offers up new quantum surprise
22
Feb
2019
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Astronomers expose the aftermath of a violent merger of neutron stars
13
Feb
2019
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Multimillion pound biotechnology research investment for Manchester
12
Feb
2019
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National Graphene Institute to develop graphene water filtration with LifeSaver
11
Feb
2019
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Researchers develop flags that generate energy from wind and sun
07
Feb
2019
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The University of Manchester reveals next steps in North Campus development partner search
04
Feb
2019
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University awarded three CDTs and over £19m in research funding
31
Jan
2019
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Scientists find an unexpected link between air pollutants from plants and manmade emissions
30
Jan
2019
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Manchester scientists use Nobel-prize winning chemistry for clean energy breakthrough
21
Jan
2019
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100 million-year-old fossilised fish slime shakes up our family tree
15
Jan
2019
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Manchester astrophysicist to help ‘unlock mysteries’ of rare cosmic rays
11
Jan
2019
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Stellar astronomical prizes for two Manchester researchers
11
Jan
2019
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Atomic-scale capillaries block smallest ions, thanks to graphene
10
Jan
2019
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A giant interstellar bubble being blown in the Andromeda Galaxy
08
Jan
2019
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Medical scanner helps to unlock the mysteries of a giant prehistoric marine reptile
21
Dec
2018
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New Universities minister lauds ‘incredible talent’ in Manchester
20
Dec
2018
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University receives government funding for plastics pollution research
18
Dec
2018
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Takeaway containers – the environmental cost of packing our favourite fast-foods
18
Dec
2018
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Scientists develop a new method to revolutionise graphene printed electronics
17
Dec
2018
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World’s first- ever graphene hiking boots unveiled
05
Dec
2018
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Multiple successes for Manchester undergrads at world’s most prestigious student awards
28
Nov
2018
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Why do some plants live fast and die young?
26
Nov
2018
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Scientists discover a new route to antibiotics using gene editing
19
Nov
2018
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X-ray imaging reveals the secrets inside the Enigma machine
14
Nov
2018
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Jodrell Bank Observatory release 50 year-old audio archive of Soviet Zond 6 lunar mission
08
Nov
2018
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New software could help identify ‘at risk’ students
02
Nov
2018
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'Human brain' supercomputer with 1 million processors switched on for first time
31
Oct
2018
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Why don’t birds fall over when they jump?
25
Oct
2018
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New species of ‘missing link’ between dinosaurs and birds identified
23
Oct
2018
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Obituary: Professor Paul O'Brien CBE
18
Oct
2018
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Manchester researcher awarded Philip Leverhulme Prize 2018
08
Oct
2018
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Stories to inspire the under-12s into science win prizes
05
Oct
2018
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Academic calls for carbon capture and storage at Conservative conference
05
Oct
2018
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researchers discover algae that can survive radioactive water
21
Sep
2018
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Topping out ceremony marks key milestone for University landmark engineering development
12
Sep
2018
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UK could be carbon neutral by 2050 says ambitious new report
10
Sep
2018
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New graphene business bounces out of The University of Manchester
23
Aug
2018
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Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award: 2018 Winners Announced
22
Aug
2018
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Graphene laminated pipes could reduce corrosion in the oil and gas industry
21
Aug
2018
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Manchester researchers create links with air pollution campaigners
07
Aug
2018
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Historic physics lab is one of England’s top ten places for progress
06
Aug
2018
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Organic makeup of ancient meteorites sheds light on early Solar System
02
Aug
2018
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Heatwave and climate change having negative impact on our soil say experts
20
Mar
2019
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Stillbirths more likely if diabetes in pregnancy not diagnosed
19
Mar
2019
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New class of drugs could treat ovarian cancer
19
Mar
2019
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TB discovery could save tens thousands of lives
18
Mar
2019
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Pharmacists have wider clinical role in casualty, concludes study
13
Mar
2019
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IVF birthweights increased over 25 years
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Feb
2019
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Theories underpinning psychological practice ‘wrong’
26
Feb
2019
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Skype hypnotherapy is effective treatment for IBS
26
Feb
2019
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Insomnia genes regions discovered suggesting insomnia could cause heart disease
15
Feb
2019
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Patients’ own cells could be the key to treating Crohn’s disease
12
Feb
2019
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Report highlights postcode lottery in strength and balance programmes which help people at risk of falls
12
Feb
2019
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Masterswitch discovered in body’s immune system
11
Feb
2019
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Annual screening detects breast cancers earlier for women aged 35-39 with a family history
06
Feb
2019
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Sun damages people with black skin, finds research
05
Feb
2019
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Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression
04
Feb
2019
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Biggest ever map of human Alzheimer’s brain published
01
Feb
2019
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Experts assess benefits and harms of exercise for preventing falls in older people
31
Jan
2019
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New digitally-enhanced service for people with heart failure to be trialled in Greater Manchester
30
Jan
2019
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Oldham scientist rallies residents to unite for World Cancer Day
28
Jan
2019
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Newborn babies have inbuilt ability to pick out words, finds study
25
Jan
2019
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Scientists bring new insight into how animals see
25
Jan
2019
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Growing social fragmentation driven by rising single people and private renters
23
Jan
2019
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Dr Amanda Lamb named on the prestigious Northern Power Women list for champions of equality and diversity
23
Jan
2019
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Manchester scientists set to take on cancer's 'grand challenge'
15
Jan
2019
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Fears over life-saving drug unfounded, finds review
14
Jan
2019
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Researchers discover common markers of tumour hypoxia across 19 cancer types
14
Jan
2019
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GPs prescribe more opioids for pain in poor Northern areas, study reveals
09
Jan
2019
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Child abuse linked to risk of suicide in later life
28
Dec
2018
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New Year Honours for University people
21
Dec
2018
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Want to stick to your News Year’s exercise regime? This research can help
20
Dec
2018
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Volunteering abroad is good for NHS, finds study
17
Dec
2018
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Potent synthetic opioid unknowingly used by people who use illicit drugs in England, new study finds
06
Dec
2018
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St Bernard dog was Manchester invention, say historians
05
Dec
2018
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Twice bereaved relative appeals to public for early detection ideas to save lives from cancer
04
Dec
2018
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Researchers uncover camouflage strategy of multi-resistant bacteria
29
Nov
2018
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New research identifies two genes linked to serious congenital heart condition
29
Nov
2018
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New study sheds light on Stephen Fry’s portrayal of manic depression
28
Nov
2018
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IVF linked to lower birth weight and child growth
28
Nov
2018
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New nano tool could pave way for better cancer testing
27
Nov
2018
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University cancer research facility renamed Oglesby Cancer Research Building to honour enormous contribution of Michael Oglesby
23
Nov
2018
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LGB students at higher risk of self-harm
22
Nov
2018
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Revealed: 35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk
19
Nov
2018
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Research leads to new way of caring for pre-cancerous condition
06
Nov
2018
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Study advocates psychological screening for the carers of child burn victims
05
Nov
2018
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Drug combo doesn't benefit depression but leaves room for doubt
31
Oct
2018
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Poverty blamed for widening north-south gap in young adult deaths
31
Oct
2018
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Planetary science could save thousands of lab mice
20
Mar
2019
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Peterloo: Manchester’s Fight for Freedom
15
Mar
2019
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Trade wars are growing – and developing countries are shaping the agenda
15
Mar
2019
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Brexit: what happens next?
08
Mar
2019
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Violent crime: punishing ‘risky’ young people does not work
07
Mar
2019
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Why the meat industry could win big from the switch to veggie lifestyles
04
Mar
2019
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Students help to create guidance to protect vulnerable people online
28
Feb
2019
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University launches new learning centre to help young people of North Manchester
28
Feb
2019
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Bangladesh is booming, but authoritarianism could burst its bubble
20
Feb
2019
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UK may struggle to maintain influence at the UN after Brexit, study finds
12
Feb
2019
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‘Hostile Environment’ NHS policies are failing refugees and asylum seekers
04
Feb
2019
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Manchester contributes to major WHO report into age-friendly cities
04
Feb
2019
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Broad regional accents are a barrier to social mobility, research finds
28
Jan
2019
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Working mothers up to 40% more stressed, study finds
14
Jan
2019
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Caring for the hills protects us from flooding, says new research
10
Jan
2019
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Brexit: what do the latest developments in parliament mean for Theresa May?
07
Jan
2019
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David Olusoga OBE becomes Professor at The University of Manchester
28
Dec
2018
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New Year Honours for University people
20
Dec
2018
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Ugandan graduate hopes to use skills to prevent flooding in his home country
20
Dec
2018
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The Census may fail to capture the UK’s language diversity, researchers warn
19
Dec
2018
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Should we engineer the climate? A social scientist and natural scientist discuss
19
Dec
2018
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How to understand Corbyn’s confusing no-confidence vote against Theresa May
13
Dec
2018
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International students - universities must lead fight against intolerance of migrants
05
Dec
2018
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Multiple successes for Manchester undergrads at world’s most prestigious student awards
04
Dec
2018
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Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’, study finds
03
Dec
2018
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Event discusses how to ensure Greater Manchester’s economy thrives
03
Dec
2018
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New global survey highlights bribery and corruption in businesses
30
Nov
2018
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Manchester hosts first conference for justice campaign
23
Nov
2018
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Theresa May could win a slice of British ethnic minority vote with tough Brexit immigration line – what my research reveals
19
Nov
2018
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Manchester professor hosts dialogue between Chinese & US diplomats
19
Nov
2018
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University celebrates 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
16
Nov
2018
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Geras is essential reading for politics students – not a subversive threat
15
Nov
2018
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Ethiopian ambassador visits university and meets scholarship students
08
Nov
2018
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Student tuition scheme for disadvantaged pupils is a success
06
Nov
2018
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Transformation of Greater Manchester can inspire China’s cities as they develop
02
Nov
2018
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Regeneration may cause isolation for older people, study finds
01
Nov
2018
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People would change their consumption habits to help the climate, study finds
31
Oct
2018
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Conversations are a walk in the park – communication is better outdoors, research finds
30
Oct
2018
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Manchester expert joins national commission for countering extremism
29
Oct
2018
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Rave On - people of Manchester invited to recall their clubbing memories
26
Oct
2018
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DNA sequencing is exacerbating social biases and inequalities
25
Oct
2018
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US sparks new development arms race with China – but can it win?
23
Oct
2018
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Equality frees women to follow traditional gender choices – or does it?
18
Oct
2018
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Do some people really want to get HIV?
16
Oct
2018
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Olympic athlete Tommie Smith speaks, 50 years after his ‘fist of defiance’ protest
15
Oct
2018
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Experts call for better language provision to help non-English speakers into work
10
Oct
2018
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Greater Manchester universities to offer more mental health support to students
20
Mar
2019
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Smell of skin could lead to early diagnosis for Parkinson's
15
Mar
2019
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ID Manchester sets out bold ambition to be the innovation capital of Europe
14
Mar
2019
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University of Manchester officially accredited as Living Wage Employer
11
Mar
2019
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University highlighted in European innovation report
28
Feb
2019
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University launches new learning centre to help young people of North Manchester
15
Feb
2019
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Local residents and students join forces to clean up Moss Side streets
13
Feb
2019
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Multimillion pound biotechnology research investment for Manchester
12
Feb
2019
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Manchester’s work highlighted in major report into city role of universities
07
Feb
2019
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The University of Manchester reveals next steps in North Campus development partner search
11
Jan
2019
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Stellar astronomical prizes for two Manchester researchers
28
Dec
2018
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New Year Honours for University people
20
Dec
2018
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University receives government funding for plastics pollution research
19
Dec
2018
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The 2018 review of the year
19
Dec
2018
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The top ten stories you’ve been reading on our site in 2018
19
Dec
2018
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Chinese Ambassador visits the University
10
Dec
2018
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HRH The Duke of York officially opens the Masdar Building, home to the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
29
Nov
2018
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University of Manchester wins Gold Watermark to recognise excellence in public engagement
26
Nov
2018
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Bigger site for University employment centre that has helped 4,000 people into work
21
Nov
2018
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Greater Manchester employers encouraged to get involved with 5 Cities Project
19
Nov
2018
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University and its construction partners give back to local community
15
Nov
2018
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Manchester ranks in UK top five for employability
08
Nov
2018
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New software could help identify ‘at risk’ students
29
Oct
2018
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UK-first training to get under the skin of ‘town and gown’ relations
11
Oct
2018
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Businessman, scientists, actor and architect honoured as University marks its Foundation Day
11
Oct
2018
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Manchester 'surges' in rankings for world's most innovative universities
10
Oct
2018
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Greater Manchester universities to offer more mental health support to students
05
Oct
2018
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University celebrates 10 years in China
05
Oct
2018
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University School Governors Initiative which has helped 99,000 pupils wins Spirit of Manchester Award
25
Sep
2018
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University secures multi-million pound research partnerships with industry leaders
21
Sep
2018
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Topping out ceremony marks key milestone for University landmark engineering development
11
Sep
2018
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Manchester’s newest park opens with celebratory event
03
Sep
2018
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Universities join forces with £6m cybersecurity scheme for Manchester's SMEs
30
Aug
2018
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Two recognised for contributions to teaching excellence at Manchester
15
Aug
2018
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University reaches highest-ever position in latest world rankings
07
Aug
2018
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Historic physics lab is one of England’s top ten places for progress
30
Jul
2018
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University launches international search for North Campus Development partner
24
Jul
2018
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University signs up to UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment
23
Jul
2018
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University's new bee sculpture celebrates Manchester's unique buzz
22
Jul
2018
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Three become Fellows of the British Academy
19
Jul
2018
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Physics graduate turned adventurist embarking on global cycling challenge
19
Jul
2018
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Royal Society award for Professor Danielle George
18
Jul
2018
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Engineering graduate receives national recognition for exceptional studies
17
Jul
2018
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New national service will accelerate UK’s graphene industry
16
Jul
2018
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MP praises local pupils getting a taste of university
10
Jul
2018
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University part of major report to help people with potential access higher education
09
Jul
2018
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Director of major research centre to head up Manchester faculty
11
Jul
2018
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Manchester showcases its ageing credentials
17
May
2018
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Britain may be reaching ‘peak acceptance’ of homosexuality
03
May
2018
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Mobike debate launches University’s new China institute
26
Mar
2018
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Students create 3D Printed robot prosthetic limb for amputees
21
Dec
2017
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The 2017 Review of the Year
06
Dec
2017
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Graphene at the forefront of a sports footwear revolution
01
Dec
2017
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Uranium to replace plastic? Chemistry breakthrough could pave the way for new materials
21
Nov
2017
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Manchester set to bring data research expertise to The Alan Turing Institute
09
Nov
2017
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Businesses that ‘do good’ win awards at University event
11
Oct
2017
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Alistair Hudson appointed as new Director for Manchester Art Gallery and The University of Manchester’s Whitworth
04
Jul
2017
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University gives helping hand to previously homeless local people
21
Jun
2017
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Greenland shark expedition returns with new data and spectacular footage
18
May
2017
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University to hold its first-ever community festival
18
May
2017
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Citizen scientists to track allergies with new smartphone app
20
Apr
2017
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Arctic expedition to uncover the secrets of an ancient and mysterious shark
18
Apr
2017
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Cancer is complex, but so are our sexualities: LGB people with cancer share video experiences of care
10
Apr
2017
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Psychologist puts positive spin on fear of spiders
03
Apr
2017
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Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water
10
Mar
2017
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Zimbabwean artist & opposition activist joins The University of Manchester
02
Mar
2017
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NASA rover technology to be used in project to map nuclear sites comprehensively
27
Feb
2017
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Next generation of nuclear robots will go where none have gone before
15
Feb
2017
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Manchester among world’s best international student cities
31
Jan
2017
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Expedition to uncover the 'lost' meteorites of Antarctica
31
Jan
2017
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Research study testing new treatment for Sanfilippo disease progressing well
30
Jan
2017
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Former Manchester student nominated for a second Oscar
19
Jan
2017
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Index shows Manchester as welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff
22
Dec
2016
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Fuel this Yule as Danielle races cars on TV Christmas Lectures
19
Dec
2016
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Outstanding Manchester humanitarians recognised for their world-leading roles
15
Dec
2016
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Cancer: A year of Manchester solutions to a global problem
30
Nov
2016
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Age-friendly Manchester project wins national award
18
Nov
2016
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Government invests a further £12.5m in Greater Manchester’s devolved health system to expand pioneering clinical research
03
Nov
2016
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Scientists successfully tune the brain to alleviate pain
01
Nov
2016
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Felix’s story: Skills that will change medicine in Uganda
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Oct
2016
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Valentin’s story: From herding livestock to climate change campaigner
18
Oct
2016
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Fiona’s story: Using finance to transform communities in Uganda
18
Oct
2016
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WATCH: Students celebrate with Olympic heroes at Manchester parade
03
Oct
2016
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Art and inspiration from Syrian refugees at #JourneysFest Manchester Museum Takeover
08
Sep
2016
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Small talk but big impact: How the weather is so important to our daily lives
08
Sep
2016
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Link between weather and chronic pain is emerging through an innovative national smartphone research project
18
Aug
2016
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Manchester researcher funded to help treat kidney disease
08
Jul
2016
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Science and the City as University takes over Manchester for ESOF
20
Jun
2016
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Brain Box event wows Manchester
20
Jun
2016
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Dancing with the Stars – blending science and the arts for Manchester Day
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Jun
2016
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