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A new multidisciplinary study involving six universities is to investigate why some patients who have had advanced cancer remain well after treatment. ...

Registrations are now open for this year’s Purple Wave, part of the Great Manchester Run on 24 May. ...

Advanced materials research at The University of Manchester has demonstrated a comprehensive picture of the evolution of damage in braided textile composites for the first time. This could lead the way to new design and implementation possibilities f...

Advanced Materials were at the centre of the agenda for the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, last week during a thorough tour of The University of Manchester campus. ...

2019 produced many big news stories in The University of Manchester's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Here, we run down the top ten most popular newsroom posts of the year in reverse order. ...

Welcome to the top ten most popular news stories on our website from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in 2019. A brilliant collection of interesting and important research, we think. Enjoy!   Researchers discover when it’s good...

2019 produced many big news stories in The University of Manchester's Faculty of Humanities, from fascinating new research to fantastic new appointments. Here, we run down the top ten most popular newsroom posts of the year in reverse order. ...

The University of Manchester has appointed Richard Jones as a new Chair in Materials Physics and Innovation Policy. ...

University of Manchester scientists investigating a possible treatment for foetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition in which babies grow poorly in the womb, have urged further caution on the use of Viagra. ...

UK scientists have identified a new way to kill pancreatic cancer cells by ‘pulling the plug’ on the energy generator that fuels calcium pumps on their cell surface. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, reports how switching off the...

Biologists from The University of Manchester have explained for the first time why having a good night’s sleep really could prepare us for the rigours of the day ahead. ...

The University of Manchester has been awarded a major £5million funding boost by The Wolfson Foundation that will help build a new world-class cancer research facility in Manchester. ...

Andy Burnham, Mayor for Greater Manchester, made a fact-finding tour of facilities that are pioneering graphene innovation at The University of Manchester. The Mayor toured the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) which is an industry-fac...

The poet Michael Rosen has joined forces with the British Psychological Society (BPS) to make the case for stopping the erosion of school playtime. ...

Aaron Amat/Shutterstock By David Ray, University of Oxford and Gareth Kitchen, University of Manchester All life on Earth has evolved to cope with a rotating planet which results in the predictable transition between day and night. The deta...

Removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defence cells in the body more effective, a University of Manchester and University of Oxford study published in the journal PNAS has found. ...

Scientists have discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than 4 hours are 2-3 times more likely to have the incurable disease, pulmonary fibrosis, compared to those that sleep for 7 hours in a day. They attribute this...

Professor David Hulme, professor of development studies at the University, has been awarded an OBE while Professor Adisa Azapagic has received an MBE. ...

Drinkers will soon be cheering all the way to the bar thanks to a team of scientists who have taken a big step forward in solving the puzzle of how to make the perfect head of beer. ...

We do say this every December but this year really was a momentous one for The University of Manchester. We’ve peered into the depths of space, developed technologies which will change our future, and championed cancer research across the region. ...

Each year, stories from the University reach hundreds of thousands of people, and we’re always fascinated by what draws the most attention. From medicine to graphene, and astronomy to the ever-popular university rankings, here’s ten of our most-read ...

A ‘life-changing’ potential new drug could be available to lupus patients in the future thanks to ‘breakthrough’ research. ...

New fossil data show that our fishy ancestors may have risen to dominance by becoming predators of their ancient jawless cousins. ...

A new research paper provides a significant new insight into our understanding of uranium biogeochemistry and could help with the UK’s substantial nuclear legacy.   ...

The University of Manchester has received a £2.5million donation to boost the region’s capacity and capability in Financial Technology (FinTech). ...

Contrary to common belief, blue light may not be as disruptive to our sleep patterns as originally thought - according to University of Manchester scientists. ...

This year’s Winter Graduation saw the first five Equity and Merit Scholarships students from Ethiopia receive their awards and celebrate their academic achievements. ...

Air pollution is associated with detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Research published today in The Journal of Physiology by researchers at The University of Manchester shows that the knowledge ...

This week Graphene@Manchester hosted a jam-packed two-day (10-11 December) event showcasing the hottest topics in the field of graphene. The event saw over 100 delegates take to Manchester for a chance to find out how they can benefit from working...

A new scientific study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has re-examined a series of fossil skulls from the UK, providing new insights into two species of extinct marine reptiles. ...