Their work, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, could accelerate the development of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived products like plastics, helping pave the way for a carbon-neutral circular bioeconomy.
Al-Kindi completed his PhD in the Politics Department at The University of Manchester in November 2022. His thesis, Toward an Analytical Framework for Authoritarian Reform, was supervised by Angelia Wilson and Vero Pin-Fat. Angie Wilson…
A device costing just pennies, based on an idea by a University of Manchester Professor to help his son use an inhaler, could be a gamechanger for asthma patients.
A collaborative project involving The University of Manchester has been awarded a sizeable grant to research the role of circadian rhythms in healthy ageing.
The University of Manchester, as a part of The Cockroft Institute, has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI ERIC), to collaborate on research in high-power laser and far-infrared …
The John Rylands Library celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025 with Rylands125, a special year-long events and exhibitions programme. This initiative by The University of Manchester Library will delve into the Library’s storied past,…
The Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester has experienced another fantastic year in 2024, marked by significant achievements and initiatives. Here are some of the most notable highlights.
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Aline Miller as the new Chief Scientific Officer of Unit M. The newly launched innovation capability based at the University is aimed at fostering connections between the University and…
Welcome to the 2024 annual review from the biology, medicine and health beat. Yet again, our world leading researchers are making an impact right around the world, so here’s a taste of some of our most popular and interesting stories.…
This collaboration, funded and developed by the School of Social Sciences (SoSS) Social Responsibility Committee, brought on 50 student volunteers as translators, ensuring critical services remain accessible to all, including those whose…
Scientists have identified strains of one of the world’s most dangerous fungal pathogens, already resistant to our most effective antifungal drugs, which are also 5-times more likely to acquire resistance to desperately needed new…
A study led by The University of Manchester which examined the extent and effectiveness of Russian state-sponsored online propaganda efforts has found that - despite significant investment - the Kremlin's attempts to influence Western…
A group of leading international scientists is calling for a global conversation about the potential creation of "mirror bacteria"—a hypothetical form of life with biological molecules that are the mirror images of those found in nature.
The School of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Dr Claire Fox of the Criminology Department has been awarded a Principal Fellowship from AdvanceHE.
The Festival of Libraries is an annual celebration of the diverse role played by libraries, showcasing their role as service, learning and creativity hubs. The Festival spans across ten boroughs in Greater Manchester and includes…
A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.
Faced with ever-growing climate-related financial risks, the role of central banks in climate governance has intensified debates surrounding central bank independence (CBI).
The University of Manchester's Professor Claire Alexander has been announced as this year’s winner of the Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award.
The report finds that one in four people from an ethnic minority experience unfair racist treatment in their job or education, and one in ten experienced recent unfair treatment in housing or from the police.
The University of Manchester has appointed former Shelter, Amnesty International, and Al Jazeera communications leader, Osama Bhutta, to be the new Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment.
The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is a leading authority on educational research. Their annual Public Engagement and Impact Award celebrates a team of researchers whose work has had significant impact and has been…
The University of Manchester has reaffirmed its status as a global leader in sustainability by retaining its position in the top 10 worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Sustainability Rankings. These significant rankings evaluate…
UMRI will be launching the latest round of pump-priming awards in January 2025, designed to ignite UoM Researchers innovative interdisciplinary research projects.
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Lou Cordwell as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Unit M, its newly launched initiative to connect the University with, and catalyse, the regional innovation ecosystem to drive…