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Christabel Pankhurst Institue for Health Technology and Innovation opens flagship building

The University's multimillion-pound research and innovation institute officially opened its flagship building at the Pankhurst Institute last week.

The University, Boots and No7 create partnership into inclusive dermatology programme

Multi-million pound funding has been secured for research into skin health and ensuring inclusivity for all.

Abstract visual of a multi-coloured brain.

Groundbreaking gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome opens

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) will conduct the 24-month drug trial for the treatment of the rare inherited disorder.

University to lead Sellafield's new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and AI

Manchester researchers continue to develop robotic systems that will have a real impact on the decommissioning of the Sellafield site.

University research teams unite to identify core needs of deaf children

A collaborative research project, led by The University of Manchester, will survey people to discover which questions matter to those affected by childhood deafness and hearing loss.

University rises in latest THE World University Rankings

The University of Manchester has secured an improved position of 51 in the world out of more than 1,900 institutions in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2024.

Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose.

Manchester researchers continue to develop robotic systems that will have a real impact on the decom

Our University welcomed the Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to learn about its cutting-edge research into AI and Robotics and how it's supporting different industries locally and globally.

Research aimed at reducing urban poverty and inequalities in African cities

The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), based at The University of Manchester, is commencing pilot action research projects in four African cities.