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Record £10.2m investment to continue improving research software practices
30 Aug 2024
A project that aims to advance research software practices across the UK, has been awarded a record £10.2 million in funding.
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CreaTech 2024 Event Series Lookback
20 May 2024
In March 2024 Creative Manchester partnered with Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester and Digital Futures for a ground-breaking series of events ...
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University of Manchester recognised as Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
21 Mar 2024
The University of Manchester has been named an Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE-CSR) in recognition of its internationally leading cyber security ...
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University of Manchester announced as education partner for the Manchester Digital Skills Festival
18 Jan 2024
Each February, Greater Manchester’s vibrant digital and tech sector takes centre stage as Manchester Digital hosts the Digital Skills Festival – a...
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University launches pioneering study with Greater Manchester local authorities in bid to tackle domestic burning habits and air pollution
10 Jan 2024
The University of Manchester has launched a study in partnership with Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities to better understand the use of log ...
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MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester
8 Jan 2024
Manchester Gorton MP Afzal Khan has visited The University of Manchester’s multi-million-pound engineering facility which provides industry-led ...
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Manchester Prize: Digital Futures Expression of interest process (Review deadline 29th January)
21 Dec 2023
Applications for the Manchester Prize are now open, with a deadline 12:00 GMT on 1 February 2024. To help to ensure coherence, avoid duplication and ...
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Patients largely back online GP consultations, finds study
20 Dec 2023
Most patients felt online GP consultations were quicker, more flexible, and more efficient than traditional consulting methods, in the largest study ...
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University of Manchester awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development
15 Dec 2023
The University of Manchester has been awarded £1.3m by the UK Atomic Energy Authority for the development of lithium technologies for fusion.
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University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions
13 Dec 2023
The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power ...
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Greater Manchester Investment Zone targets growth and jobs in advanced manufacturing sector
23 Nov 2023
A new Investment Zone for Greater Manchester, announced by the Chancellor in today’s Autumn Statement, is expected to create 32,000 jobs and ...
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Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems Symposium 2023
20 Nov 2023
On Friday 3rd November 2023 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter (SBC) at the University of Manchester (UoM) hosted their ...
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Digital Futures | Review of AI – Get Involved
20 Nov 2023
Please note that this is an internal-only input opportunity available to The University of Manchester staff. The aim is to understand the ...
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Mayor Andy Burnham visits Dalton Nuclear Institute
17 Nov 2023
The Dalton Nuclear Institute recently welcomed Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, onto its Manchester campus to discuss nuclear research at ...
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Empowering Early-Career Researchers: AI for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Winter School Recap
17 Nov 2023
The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research hosted the AI for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Early Career Researcher Winter School, ...
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Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology and Innovation officially opens flagship building
16 Nov 2023
Today (Thursday 16 November) saw the official opening the flagship building of the multimillion-pound research and innovation institute that builds on...
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Threads of Empowerment - Supporting Charity and Celebrating Diversity at Manchester Pride
3 Nov 2023
The ADE team had the privilege of collaborating with The Men's Room, now renamed "Our Room" - an amazing charity dedicated to supporting individuals ...
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Manchester researchers secure £2 million to establish how satellite and drone data can support socially just conservation
2 Nov 2023
Advances in Earth Observation (EO) are transforming how we understand and respond to the global biodiversity crisis but are also creating urgent ...
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University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training
31 Oct 2023
The University of Manchester has been awarded funding for a new UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Decision Making for Complex Systems.
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UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge – Call for Applications!
30 Oct 2023
Please note that this is an internal-only opportunity available to The University of Manchester students. Make your mark in intelligence by applying ...
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Unlocking Innovation: Adoption of 3D Printing Collaboration for North-West SMEs
30 Oct 2023
Academics from the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR) based at AMBS, in partnership with colleagues from the Faculty of Engineering ...
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GMCA Digitober 2023
5 Oct 2023
Organised by GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority), Digitober is set to shine a spotlight on digital inclusion, innovation in public services,...
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Fabien introduces innovative approach to Digital Volume Correlation
3 Oct 2023
Dr Fabien Leonard, University of Manchester at Harwell Data Analysis Manager, recently introduced a revolutionary approach to Digital Volume ...
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University of Manchester submits planning application for modern student living on Fallowfield campus
29 Sep 2023
A planning application for new modern, high quality purpose-built student accommodation has been submitted by The University of Manchester.
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The University of Manchester secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future
28 Sep 2023
Scientists at The University of Manchester are set to receive a multi-million-pound grant to advance our understanding of interactions in microbiomes ...
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