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All Advanced materials (26) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (61) Energy (55) Global inequalities (60) University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification University hosts international workshop on transportation electrification 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 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 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 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 How to kickstart productivity growth in the UK’s towns and cities? How to kickstart productivity growth in the UK’s towns and cities? The University of Manchester Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation The University of Manchester Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation 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 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 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? Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Research to support young brain tumour survivors Research to support young brain tumour survivors Driving improvement – socially just green transport solutions Driving improvement – socially just green transport solutions The University of Manchester to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects The University of Manchester to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects Kisii County ambulance services development Kisii County ambulance services development Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy The University of Manchester awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project The University of Manchester awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project Cervical cancer prevention: ensuring equity throughout the screening process Cervical cancer prevention: ensuring equity throughout the screening process Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts 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 partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation The University of Manchester partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing 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 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 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 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 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 The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions 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 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 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 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 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 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 Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines 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 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 Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design 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 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 Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict 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 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 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 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 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 University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development 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 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’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 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 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 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 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 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 Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table 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 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 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 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 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? 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 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’ 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 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 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 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 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
