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Manchester researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life
Manchester researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life

Manchester researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life

Breaking barriers: supporting people with Long COVID to return to work
Breaking barriers: supporting people with Long COVID to return to work

Breaking barriers: supporting people with Long COVID to return to work

Assessing risk of breast cancer in young women to facilitate early diagnosis and improve outcomes
Assessing risk of breast cancer in young women to facilitate early diagnosis and improve outcomes

Assessing risk of breast cancer in young women to facilitate early diagnosis and improve outcomes

Cardiovascular disease threatens to leave behind lower and middle income countries
Cardiovascular disease threatens to leave behind lower and middle income countries

Cardiovascular disease threatens to leave behind lower and middle income countries

Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at The University of Manchester
Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at The University of Manchester

Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at The University of Manchester

Tackling unmet needs for social care among older people
Tackling unmet needs for social care among older people

Tackling unmet needs for social care among older people

Clearing the air: pollution and cardiovascular health
Clearing the air: pollution and cardiovascular health

Clearing the air: pollution and cardiovascular health

New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage
New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage

New research to reveal hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage

Shifting the silos: transforming care for cardiorenal metabolic disease
Shifting the silos: transforming care for cardiorenal metabolic disease

Shifting the silos: transforming care for cardiorenal metabolic disease

How to kickstart productivity growth in the UK’s towns and cities?
How to kickstart productivity growth in the UK’s towns and cities?

How to kickstart productivity growth in the UK’s towns and cities?

Manchester scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener
Manchester scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener

Manchester scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener

Beyond survival: addressing cardiovascular disease in endometrial cancer survivors
Beyond survival: addressing cardiovascular disease in endometrial cancer survivors

Beyond survival: addressing cardiovascular disease in endometrial cancer survivors

New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times
New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times

New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times

Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business
Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business

Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business

Change for the better: how can the NHS Health Check better help patients manage cardiovascular disease risk?
Change for the better: how can the NHS Health Check better help patients manage cardiovascular disease risk?

Change for the better: how can the NHS Health Check better help patients manage cardiovascular disease risk?

Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water
Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water

Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water

A load of hot water: overcoming the barriers to decarbonising the heating sector
A load of hot water: overcoming the barriers to decarbonising the heating sector

A load of hot water: overcoming the barriers to decarbonising the heating sector

Can hydrogen help decarbonise small industrial emitters?
Can hydrogen help decarbonise small industrial emitters?

Can hydrogen help decarbonise small industrial emitters?

Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer
Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer

Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer

Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place
Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place

Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place

Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications
Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications

Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications

Research to support young brain tumour survivors
Research to support young brain tumour survivors

Research to support young brain tumour survivors

Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation
Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation

Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation

Driving improvement – socially just green transport solutions
Driving improvement – socially just green transport solutions

Driving improvement – socially just green transport solutions

Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025
Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025

Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025

Hydrogen: the missing piece in the clean energy puzzle
Hydrogen: the missing piece in the clean energy puzzle

Hydrogen: the missing piece in the clean energy puzzle

Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing
Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing

Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing

Kisii County ambulance services development
Kisii County ambulance services development

Kisii County ambulance services development

Graphene Innovations Manchester extends GEIC partnership for another three years
Graphene Innovations Manchester extends GEIC partnership for another three years

Graphene Innovations Manchester extends GEIC partnership for another three years

Cervical cancer prevention: ensuring equity throughout the screening process
Cervical cancer prevention: ensuring equity throughout the screening process

Cervical cancer prevention: ensuring equity throughout the screening process

University of Manchester researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology
University of Manchester researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology

University of Manchester researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology

Decarbonising transport: is hydrogen the answer?
Decarbonising transport: is hydrogen the answer?

Decarbonising transport: is hydrogen the answer?

Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning?
Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning?

Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning?

The University of Manchester marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners
The University of Manchester marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners

The University of Manchester marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners

Getting it right: are hydrogen standards good enough?
Getting it right: are hydrogen standards good enough?

Getting it right: are hydrogen standards good enough?

Is advanced nuclear the route to low-carbon hydrogen production?
Is advanced nuclear the route to low-carbon hydrogen production?

Is advanced nuclear the route to low-carbon hydrogen production?

Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open
Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open

Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open

University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector
University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector

University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector

The University of Manchester partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation
The University of Manchester partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation

The University of Manchester partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation

Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature
Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature

Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature

Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing
Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing

Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing

How green is hydrogen?
How green is hydrogen?

How green is hydrogen?

Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide
Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide

Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide

Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria
Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria

Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria

GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact
GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact

GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact

Advanced materials addressing health risks from exposure to benzene
Advanced materials addressing health risks from exposure to benzene

Advanced materials addressing health risks from exposure to benzene

University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero
University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero

University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero

University of Manchester receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund
University of Manchester receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund

University of Manchester receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund

University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers
University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers

University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers

Can nuclear power work with renewables to achieve net zero?
Can nuclear power work with renewables to achieve net zero?

Can nuclear power work with renewables to achieve net zero?

Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing
Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing

Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing

Manchester scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer
Manchester scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer

Manchester scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer

Manchester scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk
Manchester scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk

Manchester scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk

The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare
The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare

The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare

NanoNeuroOmics
NanoNeuroOmics

NanoNeuroOmics

University of Manchester researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy
University of Manchester researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy

University of Manchester researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy

Developing sustainable coatings
Developing sustainable coatings

Developing sustainable coatings

Clean energy superpower – and climate action kryptonite
Clean energy superpower – and climate action kryptonite

Clean energy superpower – and climate action kryptonite

Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines
Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines

Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines

Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy
Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy

Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy

Manchester researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases
Manchester researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases

Manchester researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases

Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery
Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery

Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery

New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients
New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients

New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients

Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer
Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer

Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer

National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative
National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative

National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative

Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows
Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows

Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows

Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts
Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts

Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts

Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines
Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines

Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines

Immersive event showcases Graphene@Manchester’s capabilities to industry
Immersive event showcases Graphene@Manchester’s capabilities to industry

Immersive event showcases Graphene@Manchester’s capabilities to industry

Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future
Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future

Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future

Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester
Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester

Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester

Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer
Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer

Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer

UKRI award The University of Manchester £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities
UKRI award The University of Manchester £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities

UKRI award The University of Manchester £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities

Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies
Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies

Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies

Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects
Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects

Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects

Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens
Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens

Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens

Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide
Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide

Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide

Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission
Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission

Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission

Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design
Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design

Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design

Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials
Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials

Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials

The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch
The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch

The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch

Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers
Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers

Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers

Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future
Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future

Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future

Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor
Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor

Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor

World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists
World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists

World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists

Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials

Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials

Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation
Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation

Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation

Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training
Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training

Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training

Manchester researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research
Manchester researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research

Manchester researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research

Manchester team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research
Manchester team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research

Manchester team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research

Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development
Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development

Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development

Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer
Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer

Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer

Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98
Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98

Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98

University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training
University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training

University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training

Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications
Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications

Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications

Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Manchester
Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Manchester

Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Manchester

Unjamming the (bio)printer: how can regulatory reform unleash new and advanced biomaterials?
Unjamming the (bio)printer: how can regulatory reform unleash new and advanced biomaterials?

Unjamming the (bio)printer: how can regulatory reform unleash new and advanced biomaterials?

Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease
Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease

Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease

First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely
First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely

First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely

The University of Manchester awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives
The University of Manchester awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives

The University of Manchester awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives

Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms
Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms

Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms

Manchester spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage
Manchester spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage

Manchester spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage

New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process
New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process

New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process

Manchester researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease
Manchester researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease

Manchester researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease

Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester
MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester

MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester

Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships
Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships

Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships

Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials
Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials

Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials

University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions
University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions

University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions

Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops
Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops

Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops

Investigating microfibre pollution
Investigating microfibre pollution

Investigating microfibre pollution

Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics
Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics

Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics

MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester
MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester

MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester

The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market
The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market

The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market

UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration
UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration

UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration

The University of Manchester’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners
The University of Manchester’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners

The University of Manchester’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners

The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Manchester scientist
The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Manchester scientist

The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Manchester scientist

Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability
Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability

Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability

African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects
African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects

African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects

Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life
Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life

Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life

Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies
Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies

Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies

University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training
University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology
New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology

New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology

New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer
New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer

New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer

Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading
Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading

Manchester scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading

Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England
Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England

Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England

The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future
The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future

The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future

Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting
Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting

Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting

£½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer
£½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer

£½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer

Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser
Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser

Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser

Manchester research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space
Manchester research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space

Manchester research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space

Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table
Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table

Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table

Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women

Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women

Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics
Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics

Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics

University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium
University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium

University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium

Manchester researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer
Manchester researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer

Manchester researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer

Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes
Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes

Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes

Manchester leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment
Manchester leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment

Manchester leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment

Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide
Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide

Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide

First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility
First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility

First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility

Not immaterial: Why the UK must play to its strengths in quantum technology
Not immaterial: Why the UK must play to its strengths in quantum technology

Not immaterial: Why the UK must play to its strengths in quantum technology

DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards
DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards

DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards

Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete
Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete

Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete

Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers
Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers

Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers

Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO
Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO

Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO

New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics
New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics

New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics

Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments
Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments

Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments

Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Global partnerships: How can international research collaborations boost our health and economy?
Global partnerships: How can international research collaborations boost our health and economy?

Global partnerships: How can international research collaborations boost our health and economy?

Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers
Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers

Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers

Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae
Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae

Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae

Advancing cell and gene therapies: Levelling-up life sciences investment in the North-West
Advancing cell and gene therapies: Levelling-up life sciences investment in the North-West

Advancing cell and gene therapies: Levelling-up life sciences investment in the North-West

Saving lives and money through early detection: Lynch syndrome case study
Saving lives and money through early detection: Lynch syndrome case study

Saving lives and money through early detection: Lynch syndrome case study

Groundbreaking Manchester partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award
Groundbreaking Manchester partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award

Groundbreaking Manchester partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists
Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists

New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater Manchester
New agreement on detection and diagnosis of  health conditions across Greater Manchester

New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater Manchester

Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers
Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers

Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers

Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Manchester
Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Manchester

Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Manchester

Data directly from our patients: Is improving patient data the key to better cancer care?
Data directly from our patients: Is improving patient data the key to better cancer care?

Data directly from our patients: Is improving patient data the key to better cancer care?

Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test
Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test

Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test

'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing
'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing

'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing

Rules of the road: The need for new quality standards for AI technology in healthcare
Rules of the road: The need for new quality standards for AI technology in healthcare

Rules of the road: The need for new quality standards for AI technology in healthcare

Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem
Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem

Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem

Advanced radiotherapies: What are the challenges and opportunities?
Advanced radiotherapies: What are the challenges and opportunities?

Advanced radiotherapies: What are the challenges and opportunities?

First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel
First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel

First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel

Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer
Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer

Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer

Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms
Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms

Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms

Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers
Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers

Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers

New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women
New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women

New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women

New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced
New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced

New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced

Manchester scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award
Manchester scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award

Manchester scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award

Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens
Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens

Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens

Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers
Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers

Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers

Manchester scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer
Manchester scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer

Manchester scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer

What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing
What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing

What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing

Could concrete save the planet? It’s not as crazy as it sounds…
Could concrete save the planet? It’s not as crazy as it sounds…

Could concrete save the planet? It’s not as crazy as it sounds…

Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts
Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts

Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts

Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award
Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award

Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award

Manchester revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’
Manchester revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’

Manchester revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’

Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene
Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene

Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene

Biotechnology: reaching net zero
Biotechnology: reaching net zero

Biotechnology: reaching net zero

Harvard and Manchester pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue
Harvard and Manchester pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue

Harvard and Manchester pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue

Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps
Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps

Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps

Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts
Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts

Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts

Graphene providing a firm foundation for a more sustainable construction industry
Graphene providing a firm foundation for a more sustainable construction industry

Graphene providing a firm foundation for a more sustainable construction industry

New advanced UK research agency shares ethos of Manchester model of innovation
New advanced UK research agency shares ethos of Manchester model of innovation

New advanced UK research agency shares ethos of Manchester model of innovation

Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic
Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic

Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic

2020 New Year Honours for University academics
2020 New Year Honours for University academics

2020 New Year Honours for University academics

Graphenes innovation could give UK economy a positive charge
Graphenes innovation could give UK economy a positive charge

Graphenes innovation could give UK economy a positive charge

Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Manchester Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research
Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Manchester Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research

Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Manchester Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research

A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor
A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor

A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor

Innovation: why we need to fail more often, in order to succeed
Innovation: why we need to fail more often, in order to succeed

Innovation: why we need to fail more often, in order to succeed

Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil
Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil

Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil

Manchester launches plan to address UN targets by 2030
Manchester launches plan to address UN targets by 2030

Manchester launches plan to address UN targets by 2030

Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds
Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds

Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds

New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains
New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains

New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains

Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed
Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed

Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed

New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty
New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty

New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty

We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening?
We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening?

We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening?

Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment
Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment

Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment

Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal
Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal

Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal

After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy
After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy

After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy

Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight
Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight

Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight

The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do
The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do

The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do

Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis
Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis

Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis

Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery
Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery

Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery

Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment
Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment

Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment

Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic
Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic

Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic

Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series
Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series

Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series

India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment
India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment

India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment

Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’
Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’

Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’

The oldest war crime in the book
The oldest war crime in the book

The oldest war crime in the book

Fight against disease goes global as Manchester professor publishes 15 papers in one day
Fight against disease goes global as Manchester professor publishes 15 papers in one day

Fight against disease goes global as Manchester professor publishes 15 papers in one day

Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology
Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology

Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology

EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York
EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York

EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York

Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created
Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created

Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created

Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives
Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives

Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives

Manchester presents to the United Nations
Manchester presents to the United Nations

Manchester presents to the United Nations

Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead
Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead

Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead

UK constitutional law conference at The University of Manchester
UK constitutional law conference at The University of Manchester

UK constitutional law conference at The University of Manchester

Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas
Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas

Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas

Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show
Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show

Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show

Manchester gives city’s Roma community a voice
Manchester gives city’s Roma community a voice

Manchester gives city’s Roma community a voice

EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea
EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea

EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea

In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas
In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas

In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas

Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting
Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting

Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting

Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture
Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture

Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture

New tool maps England's climate change hotspots
New tool maps England's climate change hotspots

New tool maps England's climate change hotspots

Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres
Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres

Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres

Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan
Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan

Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan

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