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From tackling cancer and poverty to finding the energy solutions of the future, our research is making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives across the globe.

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World’s first computer celebrated in UK’s best university breakthroughs

Nicknamed the Baby, the world’s first stored-program computer, built in Manchester, is featured in the Universities UK’s #MadeAtUni campaign.

HRH The Duke of York opens Masdar Building

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has officially opened the state-of-the-art facility which houses the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.

Call for public to suggest areas scientists can research to detect cancer early

The NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has launched a national online survey to gather views on detecting cancer earlier.

Breakthrough uncovers camouflage strategy of multi-resistant bacteria

Researchers have decoded a previously unknown protein used by pathogens to protect themselves against our immune systems.

Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’

The international study found Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’ as a coping mechanism for extreme environments.

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre signs further partnerships

Two high-profile partners have been announced ahead of the launch of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.

Study sheds light on Stephen Fry’s experience of manic depression

A research team – including an undergraduate student – have shown that people living with bipolar disorder have a wide range of positive and negative perceptions of their condition.