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Online type 2 diabetes support linked to better health outcomes
3 Jun 2026
A free online NHS programme is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across England, a new study by ...
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New study examines how safety is delivered in NHS virtual wards
3 Jun 2026
Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are increasingly being used across the NHS to support people who would otherwise need hospital care to ...
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Colgate-Palmolive renews University’s oldest business partnership
2 Jun 2026
The Company, whose Colgate brand is in more homes than any other, is to fund a £2 million extension to its long-standing research partnership with ...
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Methods Fair 2026: A celebration of creativity, connection and care
2 Jun 2026
The Fair has become a highlight in the research calendar with a strong sense of openness and curiosity. As one attendee reflected: “The atmosphere ...
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Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests
2 Jun 2026
A “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks, based on a snapshot ...
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Pierre-Richard Agénor delivers joint Arthur Lewis and Vital Topics lecture on gender equality and economic growth
2 Jun 2026
Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor recently delivered a joint lecture hosted by the School of Social Sciences and Alliance Manchester Business School, ...
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Psychological course could be game changer for carers of people with dementia
2 Jun 2026
The neglected psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a major multicentre trial led by ...
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May 2026 Open Research Digest
1 Jun 2026
The May 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, bringing together the latest news, insights and opportunities for Open Research at ...
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Get Involved: Shape the Future of Safer Work
29 May 2026
Get involved: shaping the future of risk and regulatory researchAt a time when the challenges facing health, safety and risk are becoming increasingly...
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Dame Robina Shah receives Freedom of the City of London
27 May 2026
One of the UK’s leading experts in patient care has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of her outstanding...
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The National Lottery Community Fund and #BeeWell join forces to champion young people’s wellbeing
27 May 2026
Thousands more young people across England could soon have a stronger voice in shaping their wellbeing support thanks to a £5.5 million grant from ...
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Study of coral surface behaviour offers new tools to understand the physics underlying infertility and ovarian cancer
27 May 2026
A study by researchers at The University of Manchester, carried out alongside the Universities of Melbourne and Copenhagen, could hold the key to ...
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New genetic map of the human eye reveals clues to vision loss
26 May 2026
An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way ...
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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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Refugee women’s choir make their voices heard with support from Manchester researcher
20 May 2026
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of ...
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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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Short exposures to common air pollutants shown to have distinct impacts on lung function and brain activity
19 May 2026
New research by a collaboration of UK‑based scientists has revealed that common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can alter both brain and ...
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Feeling connected at school aids pupil mental health and attendance, study finds
19 May 2026
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers’ mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, ...
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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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Manchester academic’s personal homelessness story shortlisted for Orwell Prize
13 May 2026
An academic from The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for political writing after ...
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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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Long-term study shows Manchester “sponge park” is still boosting health and wellbeing five years on
12 May 2026
A major study by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that transforming a neglected park in West Gorton led to lasting increases in ...
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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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Creative Health in Devolved Policymaking: Exploring the role of Mayoral Strategic Authorities in supporting creative health
6 May 2026
Creative Manchester were delighted to welcome representatives from Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) across the county to the University Manchester...
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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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Teenage girls and experts call for changes to tackle worsening mental health
30 Apr 2026
Researchers from The University of Manchester have worked directly with teenage girls to uncover what they believe could help turn the tide on rising ...
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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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