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2026
27
May
2026
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15:29
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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 contribution to, and achievements in, healthcare and medical education.
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27
May
2026
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11:11
Europe/London
Two “outstanding researchers” from The University of Manchester have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
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27
May
2026
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09:49
Europe/London
A study by researchers at The University of Manchester, carried out alongside the Universities of Melbourne and Copenhagen, could hold the key to understanding the causes of long-term health problems, such as infertility and ovarian cancer.
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26
May
2026
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15:44
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An international team of scientists has used artificial intelligence and 35 years of satellite data to uncover the shocking scale of environmental destruction in one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
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26
May
2026
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13:38
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The University of Manchester has been awarded over £1.3 million to develop technologies that could recover valuable materials from hard-to-recycle waste including disposable vapes and cars.
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26
May
2026
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10:00
Europe/London
An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works.
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22
May
2026
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11:44
Europe/London
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 and Social Care Committee says.
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22
May
2026
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07:39
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Scientists say they’ve uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain’s learning systems — and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery – in a new study published on 22/05/26.
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21
May
2026
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14:25
Europe/London
A Manchester-based techbio company using AI and quantum physics to engineer better enzymes faster, has closed a £5 million seed funding round led by PXN Ventures with participation from Imperagen’s existing investors IQ Capital and …
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21
May
2026
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10:36
Europe/London
The Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences comprises some of the UK’s leading medical researchers, each of whom has made substantial contributions to advancing patient health and care through research.Election to the Academy recognises …
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21
May
2026
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09:05
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BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, and The University of Manchester today announced the launch of the Future of Work Alliance, a five‑year, £5 million initiative focused on advancing how …
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21
May
2026
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07:41
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The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Professor Sir Louis Appleby CBE to its prestigious Fellowship, it has been announced today (Thursday 21 May 2026).
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20
May
2026
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07:44
Europe/London
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing bowel cancer, yet face significant barriers at nearly every stage of the care pathway, University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust have found.
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19
May
2026
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11:43
Europe/London
Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.
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19
May
2026
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11:27
Europe/London
A major French policy designed to make hotel prices more competitive online may not have worked as intended, but it did unlock cheaper deals for customers booking directly with hotels.
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19
May
2026
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10:49
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New research by a collaboration of UK‑based scientists has revealed that common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can alter both brain and respiratory function within just four hours of exposure, offering key insights into how air pollution impacts …
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19
May
2026
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09:47
Europe/London
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers’ mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study …
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19
May
2026
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09:30
Europe/London
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 unveiled on 19 May at The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery.
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15
May
2026
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16:01
Europe/London
University of Manchester scientists, part of a global team led by Stanford University, have uncovered a remarkable link between where you live and how quickly your body ages.
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14
May
2026
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15:25
Europe/London
Friendly skin bacteria could hold the key to stopping eczema in its tracks according to a breakthrough by a team of UK and Japanese scientists.
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14
May
2026
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10:00
Europe/London
An international team of scientists has discovered that methane hydrates beneath the northwest Greenland continental shelf became rapidly destabilised by meltwater, releasing large stores of methane during ice-sheet retreat across the continental …
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An academic from The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for political writing after publishing a deeply personal account of his experiences of hidden homelessness as a teenager.
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12
May
2026
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14:47
Europe/London
Countries that are better prepared for climate change are becoming more attractive to international students while more vulnerable nations are losing their appeal, according to a major new global study involving researchers from The University of …
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12
May
2026
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11:46
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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 walking, social interaction and time spent outdoors.
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07
May
2026
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14:39
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On Wednesday, 6 May, the University of Manchester hosted its annual Making a Difference Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the inspiring social responsibility achievements of colleagues, …
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07
May
2026
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14:00
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IAN CURTIS: INSIGHTVoltz Clarke Gallery, New York City25 June – 22 July 2026A major exhibition exploring the life and creative legacy of Ian Curtis will open in New York this summer, bringing rare archival material from the iconic Joy Division …
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06
May
2026
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17:09
Europe/London
A new book by The University of Manchester’s Dr Alex Baratta has revealed how deeply ingrained accent prejudice remains in British society - from classrooms to job interviews - and why it’s time to challenge it.
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06
May
2026
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13:20
Europe/London
Years of chronic exposure of human skin to sunlight strongly disrupts its body‑clock rhythm, according to a pioneering study led by University of Manchester, No7 Beauty Company, a member of The Boots Group, and University of Pennsylvania …
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06
May
2026
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12:27
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is set to welcome internationally renowned journalist, author and broadcaster Karen Hao for a major public lecture on Thursday 28 May, offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world’s leading voices …
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06
May
2026
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06:19
Europe/London
People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushed due to release procedures, a new study has …
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