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First graduates mark milestone for Manchester-China clinical pharmacy partnership
26 Jun 2026
A major milestone in strengthening global healthcare has been marked by the graduation of the first cohort from a pioneering China-UK clinical ...
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June 2026 Open Research Digest
25 Jun 2026
The June 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, sharing the latest news from the world of Open Research at The University of ...
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GEIC expands innovation capabilities with new bioengineering laboratory
23 Jun 2026
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has expanded its facilities with the opening of a new bioengineering laboratory, creating new ...
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Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications
23 Jun 2026
The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to ...
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A decade of deposits
23 Jun 2026
The Open Access Gateway is a vital piece of infrastructure underpinning the mediated deposit service that the Office for Open Research provides to ...
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Trust, FAIRness and impact:
22 Jun 2026
This Open Research Perspective, contributed by Dr. James Bird, Technical Specialist in Research IT, explores the relationship between research ...
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Navigating trust and tension in scholarly communication
22 Jun 2026
Open Research Specialist Liz Kavanagh-Warnock reflects on the recent UKSG conference and how infrastructure, funding pressures, and community are ...
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University of Manchester plays leading role in £50m Local Innovation Partnerships Funding for Greater Manchester
17 Jun 2026
The University of Manchester, working with partners across the Greater Manchester region and beyond, has played a leading role in securing £50m ...
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GM Policy Hub supports GMCA and Manchester City Council to create ARI pilot for the city region
17 Jun 2026
The Greater Manchester Policy Hub and academics at The University of Manchester have supported the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and ...
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World-leading research receives cash boost in Manchester
17 Jun 2026
Cancer Research UK will invest an additional £6m each year into world-leading research in Manchester and create up to an additional 100 new jobs.
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AI may unlock early disease clues hidden in routine eye exams
16 Jun 2026
Advances in artificial intelligence may enable routine eye tests of the future to detect early signs of heart and brain disease long before symptoms ...
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More than one million pupils worldwide share their scientific curiosity through Great Science Share for Schools
16 Jun 2026
More than one million pupils from 58 countries have been asking, investigating and sharing the scientific questions that matter to them through The ...
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Three University of Manchester honourees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
12 Jun 2026
Professor David Knowles, Professor Luke Georghiou and Professor Gareth Evans have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 in recognition...
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New survey of 610 businesses shows major prize from aligning business, universities and policy
11 Jun 2026
A new University of Manchester report commissioned from CBI Economics, the CBI’s economic consultancy division, has revealed the enormous ...
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Study warns unequal access to NHS social prescribing could reinforce inequalities
9 Jun 2026
A major new study has found patients living in England’s most deprived communities are significantly less likely to be offered ‘social ...
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University of Manchester joins pioneering £50m drive to transform maternal health
9 Jun 2026
The University of Manchester will be co-leading on a key theme within a new research drive to improve pregnancy, birth and early postnatal mental ...
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Multinex: An ultra lightweight AI model advancing low light image enhancement
8 Jun 2026
A University of Manchester student has developed a powerful new ultra‑lightweight tool that can turn dark, noisy footage into clear, detailed and ...
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Breakthrough steroid tweak cuts early deaths in Indian children with leukaemia
8 Jun 2026
A landmark Indian clinical trial has found that giving steroids in short bursts instead of continuously can halve early treatment‑related deaths in ...
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Manchester professor named one of UK’s most influential environmental academics
5 Jun 2026
The University of Manchester’s Professor Jamie Woodward has been recognised as one of the UK’s ten most influential environmental academics for a ...
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Fungus threatens food and human health, researchers argue
5 Jun 2026
A looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain’s fields to its hospitals, a experts -which include University of Manchester ...
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Manchester honorary professor named as L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science laureate
5 Jun 2026
Liesl Zühlke, cardiac and cardiovascular systems Professor at the University of Cape Town has been named as one of five L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in ...
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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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