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Tuesday, Mar 10

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Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial goes to University of Manchester

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The formal handover of the Inquiry Memorial to the University of Manchester will take place on Tuesday 24 March. The University is providing a permanent home for the Inquiry Memorial.

Monday, Mar 9

14

Five Manchester academics become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of Manchester as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social sciences in understanding…

Wednesday, Mar 4

13

Manchester conference to re-examine Falklands/Malvinas conflict nearly 45 years later

On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.

Thursday, Feb 26

12

Why community voices could make or break world’s forest restoration plans

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A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them.

Wednesday, Feb 25

16

University of Manchester to lead accelerated research project tackling violence against women and girls

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Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.

Tuesday, Feb 24

15

‘The Plastic Divide’ - how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities

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A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.

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Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis through connected data

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On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in Manchester to…

Friday, Feb 20

15

The Business Case for Nature: Confronting Biodiversity Risk

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Professor Nalin Thakkar opened the event, introducing keynote speakers Andrea Ledward CBE, Director of International Biodiversity and Climate at DEFRA, and Dr Katie Leach, Biodiversity Specialist at IPBES. Both speakers emphasised that…

Friday, Feb 13

14

MIE Academic Recognised in International Top 50 Voices in Higher Education 2026 List

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Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised internationally as one of the Top 50 Voices…

What the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina means for businesses today

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When Hurricane Katrina struck the USA in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has found that Katrina left…

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New EU Report on Non-Discrimination by Law experts at the University of Manchester

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EU equality law prohibits not only direct discrimination but also giving instructions to discriminate against others. This rule applies broadly, covering all forms of discrimination and many areas of social and professional life. Yet…

Wednesday, Feb 11

18

AI could rebalance power between people and the services they use

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Artificial intelligence could help people who feel overwhelmed, excluded or disadvantaged when dealing with everyday tasks like paying energy bills or booking healthcare appointments, according to a new study involving researchers from The…

Tuesday, Feb 10

17

CreaTech Network 2026: Exploring Creativity & AI in Entertainment, Heritage, and Open Tools

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The CreaTech Network series returns in 2026, led by Digital Futures in collaboration with Creative Manchester and the Turing Innovation Catalyst. This three-part event series, running between February and June 2026, is designed to…

Monday, Feb 2

18

Nature as therapy: research shows how the outdoors can help us to heal

Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

Friday, Jan 30

Gorton and Denton by-election: Reform could benefit from split vote on the left

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A by-election has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour party and a temperature check on the state of multi-party politics in the North. Although…

Monday, Jan 26

13

UK expert in energy and climate governance joins The University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineering through the Sustainable Consumption…

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Radical measures needed to close arts class gap in Greater Manchester, inquiry finds

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Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.

Tuesday, Jan 20

11

New Funding to Catalyse Devolved Cultural Policy Making: The Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network

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Working with the Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network (MACHN), convened by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater London Authority, the network will map policy alignment and challenges across mayoral areas and establish a…

Friday, Jan 16

14

Study finds strong link between teacher wellbeing and pupil achievement

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A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing.

Thursday, Jan 15

13

Music Department hosts 'Re:locating the Arts' event with researchers and leading industry partners

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On 4th November, the University’s Music Department hosted Re:locating the Arts, a symposium which explored research and current practice on themes of location in the output of arts organisations, co-organised with partner organisation…

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When Power Replaces Law: Venezuela, the United States, and the Fragility of the International Legal Order

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This intervention is not merely controversial or politically debatable; it is unlawful under the core rules governing the international use of force. That conclusion holds regardless of arguments based on U.S. domestic law, moral claims…

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Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts

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Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent…

Wednesday, Jan 14

15

India shows how urban forests can help cool cities – as long as planners understand what nature and people need

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For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.

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Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues

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A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and…

Tuesday, Jan 13

11

Manchester research reveals how global laws can give workers real power

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A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s…

Monday, Jan 12

Announcing the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation

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Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), a new hub dedicated to advancing educational excellence and innovation across our community.

Wednesday, Jan 7

20

Iran protests have put the country’s political system on trial

Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers.

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British Ambassador to China Opens Manchester Photo Exhibition in Zhengzhou

The exhibition displayed the 30 finalists in the 7th annual UK-China International Photography Competition, founded and run by the University of Manchester’s Manchester China Institute.

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New book highlights human toll of the Kenyan property boom

As Nairobi’s skyline climbs ever higher, life for those living on the city’s edges is being transformed - and not always for the better.

Tuesday, Dec 23

Konger FC: How Football Is Helping Manchester’s Hong Kong Community Find Home and Voice

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A Saturday morning football club in Manchester is doing more than just scoring goals - it’s helping a community rebuild its identity.