Research

The University of Manchester’s research has real-world impact beyond academia. We are at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, seeking to be a global force for positive change.

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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COVID Catalysts: new thinking emerging from a crisis

In a series of flash lectures, experts from Manchester address the big questions the world must answer in building back from the pandemic.
Research beacons

Research beacons

Our pioneering, interdisciplinary and collaborative research is tackling some of the world's biggest challenges.
Research Explorer

Research Explorer

Use our Research Explorer to find information on our researchers, publications, projects and more.

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Stress and domestic abuse increase risk of stillbirth

Research shows that mothers who experience deprivation, stress, abuse and unemployment in pregnancy are more likely to have stillborn babies.
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Multimillion pound funding for auditory hallucination therapy

The Wellcome funding will enable researchers to extend the unique AVATAR therapy and assess the feasibility of making it available on the NHS.
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‘Lab-on-a-chip’ devices set to reduce virus detection times

Experts at Manchester have developed biosensor devices linked to smartphones that could cut down real-time detection rates of COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks.
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Manchester research finds unintended methane release from fracking site

The discovery shows that atmospheric monitoring of shale gas activity is crucial to assess any role that the industry may have in the UK’s future energy mix.

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High blood pressure treatment unlikely to increase COVID-19 risk

Research shows that speculation over blood pressure lowering medications increasing the risk of COVID-19 infection is likely to be wrong.
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Graphene test developed for detecting kidney disease

Researchers have developed a graphene-based testing system for disease-related antibodies targeting kidney disease.
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Six-month dental check-ups not necessary for healthy adults

A review has shown that six-monthly check-ups don’t improve oral health as the risk of dental disease is different for individuals.
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Patients at risk due to ineffective regulation on discharge

Research has found that regulators have failed to properly address patient safety on discharge from hospitals in England.
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REF 2014

The University was confirmed as a research powerhouse.
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Impact

Find out about some of the areas in which our research is making a difference.
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Our structure

Our cross-collaborative research allows for a blend of specialised approaches and interdisciplinary innovation.
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Institutes

Our research institutes are established where we have achieved, or aspire to, world-leading status.
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Researchers

Learn more about the people who keep pushing our research forward.
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Postgraduate research

Looking to take your first steps into academic research? There is no better place to start than Manchester.