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Physical activity as important as medication for keeping older people healthy and happy, MPs say
22 May 2026
Physical activity should be at the heart of the NHS’s support for older people and is as important as providing medication, a report by the Health ...
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Study reveals brain changes linked to alcohol addiction recovery
22 May 2026
Scientists say they’ve uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain’s learning systems — and how those systems may...
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Artist Provenance expert and CTO of Massive Attack visits University for collaborative activities exploring AI, copyright and creative authorship
21 May 2026
Occurring at a pivotal moment in the debates around AI and intellectual property, the visit also highlights a number of timely developments in ...
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Two CRUK Manchester Institute Clinician Scientists elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
21 May 2026
The Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences comprises some of the UK’s leading medical researchers, each of whom has made substantial ...
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BNY and The University of Manchester launch the Future of Work Alliance, focused on responsible use and application of human-led AI
21 May 2026
BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, and The University of Manchester today announced the launch of the Future of Work Alliance, ...
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Professor Sir Louis Appleby becomes AMS Fellow
21 May 2026
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Professor Sir Louis Appleby CBE to its prestigious Fellowship, it has been announced today (Thursday 21 ...
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Substandard bowel cancer care for people with learning disability highlighted
20 May 2026
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing bowel cancer, yet face significant barriers at nearly every stage of the care ...
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Toolkit to support adults at risk of suicide launches
19 May 2026
A new resource to support adults at risk of self‑harm or suicide- with over 6,000 lives lost to suicide in England and Wales in 2024 - will be ...
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World first DNA study: where you live may change how fast you age
15 May 2026
University of Manchester scientists, part of a global team led by Stanford University, have uncovered a remarkable link between where you live and how...
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Exploring the realities of interdisciplinary research
14 May 2026
In the latest instalment of our Open Research Spotlight series focusing on the work of our Open Research Fellows, OR Fellow Dr. Georgia Vesma and John...
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RLUK Repositories Symposium: repositories at a crossroads
12 May 2026
Policy signals and sector pressuresLast week I went along to a Repositories Symposium, hosted by Research Libraries UK (RLUK) at the British Library. ...
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One of the world’s leading AI experts is visiting The University of Manchester
6 May 2026
The University of Manchester is set to welcome internationally renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Karen Hao for a major public lecture on ...
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Concerns raised on gaps in healthcare for released prisoners
6 May 2026
People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing,...
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University launches first-of-its-kind Russell Group PhD by Enterprise projects
5 May 2026
The University of Manchester has announced the first cohort of projects for its new PhD by Enterprise programme – the first of its kind in the ...
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Manchester planning expert wins profession’s highest honour
5 May 2026
The University of Manchester is proud to announce that Professor Cecilia Wong has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Town Planning ...
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Children’s voices overlooked in research consent processes, experts warn
1 May 2026
Researchers from The University of Manchester are calling for urgent changes to how children and young people are asked to take part in research, ...
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Look Back: The Past, Present and Future of the Computer in Electronic Music
30 Apr 2026
On 25 March, Creative Manchester hosted a research café exploring Manchester’s role in the development of electronic music, from the earliest ...
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April 2026 Open Research Digest
30 Apr 2026
The April 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, bringing together the latest news, updates and opportunities from the world of Open...
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World renowned dental researcher takes the helm of The University of Manchester’s dental division
29 Apr 2026
Professor Peter Thomson has been appointed as the new Head of the Division of Dentistry in the School of Medical Sciences at The University of ...
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University of Manchester Professor elected as Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales
29 Apr 2026
Professor Apala Majumdar, Professor of Applied Mathematics at The University of Manchester, has been elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales ...
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University of Manchester hosts expert roundtable on securing the future health workforce
28 Apr 2026
The University of Manchester hosted a roundtable, ‘From Pipeline to Practice: Skills, Social Mobility, and the Future Health Workforce’ on 28 ...
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Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group recognised with national Team Achievement Award
27 Apr 2026
Led by Professor Tine Buffel, MUARG brings together researchers from across social sciences, architecture, geography, public health and the arts to...
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Shortages, substitutes and uncertainty: the new reality of drugs supplies
27 Apr 2026
The reliable supply of drugs is fundamental to any healthcare system, yet shortages remain a persistent problem.Disruptions arise from a range of ...
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RISE awards £450,000 to innovative projects addressing violence against women and girls
27 Apr 2026
Nine interdisciplinary research and innovation projects have been awarded up to £50,000 each through RISE, an accelerated programme tackling ...
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Study reveals why epithelial cancer is more aggressive in some tissues
27 Apr 2026
A team lead by scientists from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool have revealed why a group of cancers common in older adults exposed to ...
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Education saves lives: new study reveals global link between learning and longevity
24 Apr 2026
A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how...
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Applications open for the 2026 return of Ideas with Impact Awards
23 Apr 2026
The University’s Ideas with Impact Awards have opened applications for 2026. Made possible by donors to our Challenge ...
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RLUK 2026, and N8 CIR Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2026
23 Apr 2026
Last month saw the annual N8 CIR Digital Research Infrastructure retreat (at the Pendulum Hotel, Manchester and online) and Research Libraries UK ...
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Simon Sadler’s visit to see the Sadler Scholars at The University of Manchester
23 Apr 2026
On Monday 20th April, Simon visited The University of Manchester to meet with 25 Sadler Bursary and Sadler Access Bursary Scholars currently studying ...
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Cancer Research UK Open Access policy
22 Apr 2026
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has recently announced a significant change to its Open Access (OA) policy, affecting OA publishing for CRUK‑funded ...
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Lane Lecture 2026 Now Open for Registration
21 Apr 2026
The Thomas Ashton Institute is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the Annual Lane Lecture 2026, taking place on Wednesday 21 ...
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Indian family court system probe announced
20 Apr 2026
A new collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Karnataka, will examine how family court ...
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Therapy access could tackle joblessness
17 Apr 2026
Expanding access to NHS Talking Therapies may help reduce the long-term economic inactivity faced by people with entrenched mental health problems, ...
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Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media’s complex effect on loneliness
17 Apr 2026
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. ...
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Teen substance use linked to peer pressure and wellbeing, study finds
16 Apr 2026
Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink ...
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Early career researchers backed by flagship AMS funding scheme
15 Apr 2026
Four University of Manchester early career researchers have been backed by the Academy of Medical sciences as part their flagship £6.7 million ...
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Drug resistant fungi warning
15 Apr 2026
An international group of scientists has warned that drug‑resistant fungi are spreading fast and putting vulnerable patients at growing risk.
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Scientists develop fluorescent technique that reveals hidden scale of microfibre pollution from our clothes
13 Apr 2026
Pollution released from our textiles is smaller and more irregular in shape than previously thought, according to new research led by The ...
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Lab-grown retina gives gene change clue to rare childhood eye condition
13 Apr 2026
A study led by University of Manchester scientists using tiny retinas grown in a lab has revealed how subtle changes in a key growth‑controlling ...
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Digital aid supporting continence in later life launched
13 Apr 2026
A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, Lithuanian Sports University and the University of Vic in Spain have developed a digital tool...
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Widening the range of our digital resources - Overton
13 Apr 2026
The Library is pleased to highlight Overton, the world’s largest searchable database of policy documents and grey literature (information ...
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Community workers sound alarm on mental health crisis for Venezuelan migrants
10 Apr 2026
A new study reveals growing concern among community workers in Nariño, Colombia, about the lack of mental health support for Venezuelan migrants, ...
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New research brings machine‑learning‑based physics a step closer to solving real engineering challenges.
9 Apr 2026
A mathematics professor at The University of Manchester has developed a novel machine-learning method to detect sudden changes in fluid behaviour, ...
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Unit M launches first deep tech accelerator cohort to fast-track innovation across Greater Manchester
9 Apr 2026
The University of Manchester has announced the first cohort of startups selected for the new Unit M deep tech accelerator, a three-month programme ...
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Heat from traffic is contributing to rise in city temperatures, new study finds
8 Apr 2026
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new way to measure how traffic contributes to rising urban temperatures, revealing that ...
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Evidence on racism and ethnic inequalities in the pandemic presented to the Covid-19 public inquiry
7 Apr 2026
Professor James Nazroo and Professor Laia Becares recently presented evidence on ethnic and racial inequalities during the pandemic to the UK Covid-19...
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Graphene ‘nano-aquariums’ reveal atoms’ hidden life in liquids
2 Apr 2026
A team led by scientists at the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester developed the first technique capable of capturing ...
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High-risk pregnancy software gets development grant
2 Apr 2026
A new software tool designed by researchers at The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Manchester and collaborators to support decision ...
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The University of Manchester takes on the lead of ICURe for the North marking a new chapter for UK research commercialisation
1 Apr 2026
More than 175 researchers, innovators, investors and ecosystem leaders gathered at the Sister - Renold Innovation Hub in Manchester last week to ...
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Co designed intervention shows promise for improving mental health discharge for people with dementia, research finds
1 Apr 2026
A new tool designed to support people with dementia when being discharged from mental health hospitals has been co‑designed and evaluated by ...
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