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All Advanced materials (68) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (62) Energy (66) Global inequalities (63) 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 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 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? Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Brushing up on oral health: how can health policy prevent tooth decay in children? Brushing up on oral health: how can health policy prevent tooth decay in children? 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 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 Older people have something to say – ensuring voices are heard Older people have something to say – ensuring voices are heard A landscape of need: mapping community resilience in England A landscape of need: mapping community resilience in England NanoNeuroOmics NanoNeuroOmics The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions Breaking down barriers with free school meals Breaking down barriers with free school meals UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 Regional policy for biomanufacturing in the North-West chemical sector Regional policy for biomanufacturing in the North-West chemical sector 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 The University of Manchester’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia The University of Manchester’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia 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 Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Creating SPACES for young people’s wellbeing Creating SPACES for young people’s wellbeing University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 Manchester leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid Manchester leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 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 Women’s safety and the housing crisis Women’s safety and the housing crisis Building the bioeconomy Building the bioeconomy 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 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 Climate Just: supporting equitable responses to climate change through social vulnerability maps Climate Just: supporting equitable responses to climate change through social vulnerability maps 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 Energy consumption: solving the storage problem Energy consumption: solving the storage problem Modern slavery and digital technology in ‘Fast Fashion’: the transparency dividend Modern slavery and digital technology in ‘Fast Fashion’: the transparency dividend 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 Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Manchester partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects Manchester partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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? Research helps solar technology become more affordable Research helps solar technology become more affordable 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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’ 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 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 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 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 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 Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Mould unlocks new route to biofuels 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 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 Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production 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 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 Manchester Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre Manchester Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty 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