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Two University of Manchester students have won the highest award possible at this year’s prestigious Undergraduate Awards.    ...

Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’ to cope with the stresses of constant darkness, isolation and confinement, according to a new study. ...

Almost a year on since the UK Government published its Industrial Strategy, academics, representatives from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Government have collaborated at an event to help inform policy priorities for Greater...

While progress has been made, improvements to companies’ anti-bribery and corruption strategies are still needed, according to the 2018 Global White Collar Crime Survey, which has been launched by The University of Manchester and global law firm Whit...

The first-ever conference for the Innovation of Justice campaign, which campaigns in defence of people who have been victims of miscarriages of justice, has been hosted by The University of Manchester’s School of Law. ...

Theresa May has faced widespread criticism following comments to the Confederation of British Industry that EU nationals have jumped “the queue” to migrate to the UK ahead of non-EU nationals during the UK’s membership of the bloc. ...

A group of Chinese and American diplomats have met in Washington, DC to discuss US-China relations, security challenges, overseas development and a host of other bilateral and global issues. ...

It is exactly 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in December 1948, and to kick off a month of celebrations, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore has visited The University of Manchest...

Politics students at the University of Reading were reportedly told to “take care” when reading an essay by the late political theorist, Norman Geras. The Observer newspaper reported the students were warned about the essay – which was on their readi...

The Ethiopian ambassador to the United Kingdom, H.E. Dr Hailemichael Aberra Afework, has spent the day at The University of Manchester, exploring the many links between the University and Ethiopia and meeting the first students from Ethiopia to be aw...

A scheme which trains students and recent graduates to give extra tuition to disadvantaged school pupils is highly effective at improving their progress, according to a new report. ...

Planning experts from across the world have heard that Greater Manchester’s transformation over the last twenty years can inspire cities in China, at a major international conference held at the Museum of Science and Industry. ...

A study by an academic from The University of Manchester has found that urban regeneration in poor neighbourhoods can actually backfire, and lead to older people feeling isolated. ...

A new study has found that people would change their consumption habits to help the climate - even if this would have implications for their personal lives and shopping habits - and that this could play a significant role in helping the UK to reduce ...

New research has found that conversations are better in natural environments such as parks and gardens than indoors. ...

Professor of Sociology Hilary Pilkington has joined the expert group of the independent national Commission for Countering Extremism, which advises the government on new policies to deal with extremism - including the need for any new powers. ...

The final event of an 18-month project by researchers to gather the thoughts of the city’s ‘lapsed clubbers’ – those who were part of Manchester’s dance music scene between 1985 and 1995 – is being held, where members of the public will be able to su...

At the cutting edge of modern science, DNA sequencing promises to transform many aspects of human life. It’s already playing a significant role in law enforcement, as well as medical and historical research. But there’s a growing inequality in its im...

American lawmakers recently created the International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) to finance infrastructure projects in low-income countries. The IDFC’s primary aim is to counter China’s growing influence, and it signals a dramatic new cha...

If you want gender equality, get rich. Research shows that men and women tend to be more equal in more developed countries. You might expect that the more equal opportunities in these countries might reduce other differences between the genders, such...

Why would anybody want to get infected with HIV? That is what most people ask when they first hear about “bug chasing”. In fact, a number of gay men, at least online, appear to clamour for HIV. They are known as “bug chasers” because they are literal...

At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith stood on the medal podium alongside fellow athlete John Carlos, with their fists raised in an act of defiance which reverberated around the world. Now, 50 years on, Smith has spoken at The University of ...

Experts from The University of Manchester have called for better language provisions to help non-English speakers into the workplace, after their research found that language proficiency is the most common barrier to employment for newcomers to the c...

Greater Manchester will be the first place in the country to establish a dedicated centre to help support higher education students with mental health needs. ...

Dr Joanne Catherine Jordan has won a leading award which recognises how she has successfully communicated the purpose, meaning and impact of her research to the public. ...

The University of Manchester is part of a new research partnership supporting UK 2070, an independent Commission into the UK’s regional inequalities which has been launched at a reception in the House of Lords. ...

The University of Manchester has welcomed a scholar and a student from the USA, who have come to the UK as the recipients of Fulbright Programme awards. ...

The University of Manchester has officially launched its new Creative Manchester project, which is investing £3.3m to support its ambitious arts, cultural and creative industries strategy. ...

Where exactly does our news come from? And are those who unearth it getting fair credit? As media consumers, these are questions we should be asking on a regular basis. Take the case of “Colonel Chepiga”. The BBC reported on September 27 that “Rus...

Researchers from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University have launched a fascinating new book which uses maps and plans to outline the history of one the world's most iconic cities. ...