HomeResearchResearch beaconsResearch highlights Share Home Research Research beacons Advanced materials Biotechnology Cancer Energy Global inequalities Research highlights Explore some of our pioneering breakthroughs and get an in-depth insight into our world-changing research through case studies, news, features and thought leadership. All Advanced materials (67) Biotechnology (47) Cancer (61) Energy (66) Global inequalities (63) From mental health to maternal health: understanding the link . From mental health to maternal health: understanding the link Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict . Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Electricity access vs toxic lead pollution: tackling waste from solar power in sub-Saharan Africa . Electricity access vs toxic lead pollution: tackling waste from solar power in sub-Saharan Africa Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor . Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor Did the UK fail in its management of mpox? Lessons for future pandemics . Did the UK fail in its management of mpox? Lessons for future pandemics World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists . World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa . Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa 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 The Future of Work: Women’s Experiences of Employment in Greater Manchester . The Future of Work: Women’s Experiences of Employment in Greater Manchester 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 Mind your language: interpreters in Mental Health Act assessments . Mind your language: interpreters in Mental Health Act assessments Manchester researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research . Manchester researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research Mind the gap: supporting prison leavers with mental illness . Mind the gap: supporting prison leavers with mental illness 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 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 The toll of ‘Deaths of Despair’ in England . The toll of ‘Deaths of Despair’ in England Joining the dots: assessing the roll out of social prescribing link workers in primary care . Joining the dots: assessing the roll out of social prescribing link workers in primary care 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 Precarious Work: The Consequences for Later Life Security . Precarious Work: The Consequences for Later Life Security 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? Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease . Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease Extending working lives – healthy ageing in the workplace . Extending working lives – healthy ageing in the workplace 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 What does a ‘metal intensive’ future entail? . What does a ‘metal intensive’ future entail? 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 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 professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists . Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists Sparking change: the rush to electrify . Sparking change: the rush to electrify MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester . MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester Climate change: navigating a clear route for UK shipping . Climate change: navigating a clear route for UK shipping 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 University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development . University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development Planning ahead: A multi-sector approach to net zero . Planning ahead: A multi-sector approach to net zero 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 Investigating microfibre pollution . Investigating microfibre pollution Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK’s power network . Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK’s power network 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 Freedom energy: minimising geopolitical risks to reach net zero . Freedom energy: minimising geopolitical risks to reach net zero 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 Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third . Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes . Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Manchester scientist . The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Manchester scientist Strengthening the UK’s energy resilience and security . Strengthening the UK’s energy resilience and security 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 University of Manchester to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence . University of Manchester to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 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 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 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 Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England . Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest 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 Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting . Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Manchester-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants . Manchester-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer . £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year . Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year Underground hydrogen storage, the key to a green and sustainable future . Underground hydrogen storage, the key to a green and sustainable future A critical question: what should we do with the UK’s plutonium stockpile? . A critical question: what should we do with the UK’s plutonium stockpile? 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 Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen . Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen Built on sand: the need for new environmental standards in the construction industry . Built on sand: the need for new environmental standards in the construction industry Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table . Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Manchester academics tackle “hidden problem” of textile waste in the football industry . Manchester academics tackle “hidden problem” of textile waste in the football industry Manchester scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth . Manchester scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth Manchester researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres . Manchester researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres 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 Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals . Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals 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 of Manchester hosts largest European graphene event . University of Manchester hosts largest European graphene event University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium . University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene . Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene 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 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 Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society . Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society The University of Manchester leading innovation in hydrogen economy . The University of Manchester leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide . Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK . A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility . First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility Intelligent membranes with memories make next-generation smart filters . Intelligent membranes with memories make next-generation smart filters 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 Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative . Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative Manchester spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges . Manchester spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards . DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards Manchester partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects . Manchester partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects Professor Rahul Nair awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair . Professor Rahul Nair awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair GEIC partner NERD boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals on Concretene . GEIC partner NERD boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals on Concretene National Grid and University of Manchester pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections . National Grid and University of Manchester pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections 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 Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst . Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst Manchester’s graphene ecosystem is a boost to UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda . Manchester’s graphene ecosystem is a boost to UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO . Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO Haydale and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Sixth Year . Haydale and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Sixth Year New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics . New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Scientists develop graphene aerogel particles for efficient water purification . Scientists develop graphene aerogel particles for efficient water purification Manchester leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster . Manchester leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster UK Business Secretary praises UK-UAE graphene innovation partnership . UK Business Secretary praises UK-UAE graphene innovation partnership GEIC signs NERD as Tier 1 partner for sustainable construction tech . GEIC signs NERD as Tier 1 partner for sustainable construction tech Graphene researchers discover long-term memory in 2D nanofluidic channels . Graphene researchers discover long-term memory in 2D nanofluidic channels Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments . Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments Manchester spin-out that looks to revolutionise water filtration gets £500,000 funding boost . Manchester spin-out that looks to revolutionise water filtration gets £500,000 funding boost 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 Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories . Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of Manchester and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero . University of Manchester and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero 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 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 Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping . Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security . New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security University of Manchester and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network . University of Manchester and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network 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 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 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 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? Manchester’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award . Manchester’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award 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 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 Advanced radiotherapies: What are the challenges and opportunities? . Advanced radiotherapies: What are the challenges and opportunities? Access and inclusion: Can we move cancer services closer to home? . Access and inclusion: Can we move cancer services closer to home? Disadvantage and disease: finding solutions to inequalities in cancer . Disadvantage and disease: finding solutions to inequalities in cancer A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability . A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference . University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference Too close to the sun: The health benefits and economic case for banning sunbeds . Too close to the sun: The health benefits and economic case for banning sunbeds 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 Manchester experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots . Manchester experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers . Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater Manchester’s net zero transition . Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater Manchester’s net zero transition 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 A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection . A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection Antifungal resistance – a growing global problem . Antifungal resistance – a growing global problem Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid . Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid Manchester researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand . Manchester researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research . Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition . Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition 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 University of Manchester supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines . University of Manchester supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines Manchester outlines key actions for nuclear energy . Manchester outlines key actions for nuclear energy Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding . Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Psychedelics for mental health: tripping over red tape . Psychedelics for mental health: tripping over red tape Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens . Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering . 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 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 First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise . First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise 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… Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals . Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts . Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts North West England: developing a regional roadmap for industrial bio-revolution . North West England: developing a regional roadmap for industrial bio-revolution Manchester puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home . Manchester puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home 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 Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du . Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du Manchester revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ . Manchester revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer . Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene . Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap . Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in Manchester . Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in Manchester Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero . Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve 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 Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps . Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps Manchester launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap . Manchester launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery . Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers . Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority . Fusion energy partnership agreed between The University of Manchester and UK Atomic Energy Authority Early breast cancer care largely safe and effective in pandemic . Early breast cancer care largely safe and effective in pandemic First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet . First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? . How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? Critical step forward for radiotherapy with a new method to treat cancer . Critical step forward for radiotherapy with a new method to treat cancer Research helps solar technology become more affordable . Research helps solar technology become more affordable Simple urine test can detect womb cancer . Simple urine test can detect womb cancer Cancer community joins forces with renowned Manchester poet to mark World Cancer Day . Cancer community joins forces with renowned Manchester poet to mark World Cancer Day Shorter radiotherapy course reduces risk of bladder cancer returning . Shorter radiotherapy course reduces risk of bladder cancer returning Ultraviolet radiation causes rare type of eye cancer . Ultraviolet radiation causes rare type of eye cancer Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet? . Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet? Study finds paediatric cancer patients at no greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection . Study finds paediatric cancer patients at no greater risk of severe COVID-19 infection Major milestone on University journey to zero-carbon . Major milestone on University journey to zero-carbon International ship exhaust emissions shown to alter clouds’ behaviour . International ship exhaust emissions shown to alter clouds’ behaviour Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions . Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions Professor Francis Livens to join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority board . Professor Francis Livens to join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority board Unintended methane release from UK shale gas site equivalent to 142 trans-Atlantic flights . Unintended methane release from UK shale gas site equivalent to 142 trans-Atlantic flights Mum’s heartfelt reason for backing children’s brain tumour research . Mum’s heartfelt reason for backing children’s brain tumour research Scientists to study how lung cancer radiotherapy is affected by COVID-19 . Scientists to study how lung cancer radiotherapy is affected by COVID-19 Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts . Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts New University-led energy agency to turn Greater Manchester green . New University-led energy agency to turn Greater Manchester green Graphene providing a firm foundation for a more sustainable construction industry . Graphene providing a firm foundation for a more sustainable construction industry Addressing the health impacts of night shift work . Addressing the health impacts of night shift work 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 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 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 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 Innovation on the frontline: rebuilding bodies with ‘Bone Bricks’ . Innovation on the frontline: rebuilding bodies with ‘Bone Bricks’ We’re only scratching the surface: why surface engineering matters, to our city, and beyond . We’re only scratching the surface: why surface engineering matters, to our city, and beyond We need an ‘Internet of Materials’ to get from lab to market faster . We need an ‘Internet of Materials’ to get from lab to market faster Learning from nature: a sustainable bio-based future? . Learning from nature: a sustainable bio-based future? Biomaterials: how can we get from the lab to the patient sooner, and more easily? . Biomaterials: how can we get from the lab to the patient sooner, and more easily? 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 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 New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty . New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty Manchester academic wins award for communicating research to the public . Manchester academic wins award for communicating research to the public Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch – here’s how to avoid inequality and segregation . Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch – here’s how to avoid inequality and segregation Trevor Noah is right. People can be both French and African . Trevor Noah is right. People can be both French and African New film project helping deaf children in South Africa to tell their own stories . New film project helping deaf children in South Africa to tell their own stories How to help the public trust NGOs again . How to help the public trust NGOs again 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 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 Aid scepticism isn’t damaging donations to international charities – but it might in future . Aid scepticism isn’t damaging donations to international charities – but it might in future Global inequality is on the rise – but at vastly different rates across the world . Global inequality is on the rise – but at vastly different rates across the world Now Mugabe is gone, there is a chance to get HIV/AIDS under control . Now Mugabe is gone, there is a chance to get HIV/AIDS under control 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 Four things Zimbabwe can do to recover from the Mugabe era . Four things Zimbabwe can do to recover from the Mugabe era Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight . Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight Q&A: how cities can recover from natural disasters . Q&A: how cities can recover from natural disasters Study of Indian women’s role in farming wins international prize for academic . Study of Indian women’s role in farming wins international prize for academic How to tell the stories of those worst affected by a disaster like Hurricane Irma . How to tell the stories of those worst affected by a disaster like Hurricane Irma 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 World Humanitarian Day comment - In the Line of Fire . World Humanitarian Day comment - In the Line of Fire £7.5m grant to ensure next generation dams promote sustainable development . £7.5m grant to ensure next generation dams promote sustainable development Call for global action on life-threatening fungal infections . Call for global action on life-threatening fungal infections 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 Universities begin unique partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières . Universities begin unique partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières Manchester leading new European drive to tackle energy poverty . Manchester leading new European drive to tackle energy poverty Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment . Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Black African and Caribbean citizens suffer ‘ethnic penalty’ in UK cities . Black African and Caribbean citizens suffer ‘ethnic penalty’ in UK cities Emergency medical team verified by World Health Organization . Emergency medical team verified by World Health Organization Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic . Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic HUMAN RIGHTS DAY EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The Infiltrator’ versus ‘The Refugee’ . HUMAN RIGHTS DAY EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The Infiltrator’ versus ‘The Refugee’ Women’s rights a central issue for Oxfam Director who is to receive an honorary degree . Women’s rights a central issue for Oxfam Director who is to receive an honorary degree Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre receives £3.1m funding boost . Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre receives £3.1m funding boost Global birth inequalities need action, says Manchester professor using theatre as a tool . Global birth inequalities need action, says Manchester professor using theatre as a tool University of Manchester delivering emergency medical team training in China . University of Manchester delivering emergency medical team training in China The cities of tomorrow – how urban experimentation is shaping 21st century cities . The cities of tomorrow – how urban experimentation is shaping 21st century cities Global poverty expert says urgent action needed to help the world’s poorest . Global poverty expert says urgent action needed to help the world’s poorest Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology . Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology Mould unlocks new route to biofuels . Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production . Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production Plant hormone could help produce biofuels . Plant hormone could help produce biofuels Shell partners with University for biofuels project . Shell partners with University for biofuels project Biochemist’s fellowship will boost biofuels research . Biochemist’s fellowship will boost biofuels research Scientists discover enzyme that 'cleans' cancer cells . Scientists discover enzyme that 'cleans' cancer cells