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The very latest in social science research is set to be promoted across Manchester by the annual Festival of Social Science, which takes place across the city from November 2nd-9th. ...

Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has been named as the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...

Tens of thousands of children come together next week to scientifically address the issues that matter to them most. On Tuesday they will even grill University and civic leaders on matters of climate crisis. ...

A former Manchester undergraduate who is now the Head of News & Current Affairs at Channel 4 Television is to deliver this year’s Cockcroft Rutherford Lecture on Thursday 30 May. ...

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. ...

The University of Manchester’s Professor of New Writing, Jeanette Winterson will deliver the annual Dimbleby Lecture on Wednesday 6 June. ...

The University of Manchester is set to open its doors to local people once again, as its annual Community Festival takes place on Saturday 16 June. ...

Challenging the perception that modern-day technology travels only from West to East, scholars and businesspeople debated Mobike’s experience in the UK at a special event to officially open the Manchester China Institute, based at The University of M...

    一直以來，人們都認為現代科技只能從西方傳播到東方。然而，這次曼徹斯特中國研究院舉辦的圓桌論壇將目光聚集在了摩拜單車進駐英國的經歷上，該活動聚集了各界精英學者和權威人士在曼徹斯特大學一起討論“中國創新”的話題。 早在2001年，曼徹斯特大學經濟學名譽教授吉姆·奧尼爾閣下首次提出“金磚四國BRIC”理論，預測巴西、俄羅斯、印度和中國將成為未來經濟強國。 2015年，習近平主席訪英開啟了中英關係的“黃金時代”，曼徹斯特與中國的聯繫也愈發緊密、愈發頻繁。 曼徹斯特大學最近...

一直以来，人们都认为现代科技只能从西方传播到东方。然而，这次曼彻斯特中国研究院举办的圆桌论坛将目光聚集在了摩拜单车进驻英国的经历上，该活动聚集了各界精英学者和权威人士在曼彻斯特大学一起讨论“中国创新”的话题。 早在2001年，曼彻斯特大学经济学名誉教授吉姆·奥尼尔阁下首次提出“金砖四国BRIC”理论，预测巴西、俄罗斯、印度和中国将成为未来经济强国。2015年，习近平主席访英开启了中英关系的“黄金时代”，曼彻斯特与中国的联系也愈发紧密、愈发频繁。 曼彻斯特大学最近成立的中国研究院，得到...

In the context of drugs, legalisation is a meaningless word. It is also a word which provokes a fearful response that should be reserved for reality. The reality is that we should genuinely be fearful of how far the status quo in drug policy will tak...

Lecturers at The University of Manchester have been showcasing the exciting technologies and techniques that are transforming teaching on (and off) campus. ...

One hundred years after their deaths, The University of Manchester is holding a special event to commemorate the lives of 40 students killed in World War One who came from just one of the University’s halls of residence. ...

A monk who shattered the strength of the Catholic Church, a monarch who wanted to take more than one wife, a society that put sin up for sale – and the power of the printed word to challenge it all. The Reformation, the latest exhibition at The John ...

The University of Manchester is set to throw open its doors to the people of Manchester for its first Community Festival on Saturday 17 June. ...

A new graphic novel which addresses the big questions around bioenergy and climate change is being launched by The University of Manchester ahead of a major conference this week. ...

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett has visited The University of Manchester, to speak at a launch event for the Manchester Urban Institute. ...

His Excellency, Arkady Rzegocki, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, has visited The University of Manchester to help launch a new project that will work closely with Polish schools in the city. ...

World Cancer Day on February 4 is a chance for us all to explore what everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer. ...

The University of Manchester’s Professor Danielle George MBE is getting behind the wheel this Christmas on BBC 4 as she drag races an electric Tesla against a petrol powered supercar. ...

Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, delivered a speech to students at The University of Manchester this week where he discussed his career and current role at the Bank of England and explained the outlook for the UK economy. ...

Two students from The University of Manchester are celebrating, after they both scooped a global award often referred to as the ‘junior Nobel Prize’. ...

On 30th November the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute will bring together academics, aid workers, policy-makers and activists to reflect on the recent attacks in Syria and debate what can be done next. Ahead of this event, HCRI Executive ...

Sir Bobby Charlton has signed an agreement on behalf of his charity, Find A Better Way, to open an international research centre based at The University of Manchester dedicated to improving the detection of landmines. ...

The Manchester Festival of Social Science takes place from the 5th - 12th November and includes over 40 exciting and engaging events taking place in venues across the city. ...

The University of Manchester awarded an honorary degree to the Executive Director of Oxfam International, Winnie Byanyima, as part of its Foundation Day celebrations on Wednesday 19 October. ...

The University of Manchester will reveal how ‘sugar coatings’ on cells can help safeguard our health at the Manchester Science Festival. ...

The insides of volcanoes, batteries and even ice cream will be demonstrated to visitors attending the Manchester Science Festival by ‘4D scientists’ from The University of Manchester. ...

Jaw-dropping and hair-raising science experiments will be the order of the day during the latest Spectacular Science takeover of Manchester Museum. ...

This year Manchester’s famous music scene is home to another breakthrough - a Robot Orchestra. Made by children, and performing all styles of music from classical to soul, the Robot Orchestra will make its public debut on Wednesday 26 October at the ...