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No sick days? How remote work is changing the way we work when ill

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New research calls for a rethink of ‘presenteeism’ as technology makes it possible to work while unwell from almost anywhere

Blog: Stepping outside the nuclear bubble

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Early-career researcher, Charlotte Brown, reflects on attending the Royal Academy of Engineering’s International Women in Engineering Day Leadership Lunch, a chance for women across the sector to connect beyond the pace of everyday work.…

Growing support for Jodrell Bank from across science, culture and public life

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The University of Manchester community has expressed its sincere thanks for overwhelming show of support by leading figures from science, culture and public life in support of Jodrell Bank.

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MIB researcher secures major fellowship to uncover the hidden weapons of microbial warfare

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Dr Will Smith has won a University Research Fellowship to study how bacteria use multiple weapons against rivals – work that could reveal new ways to tackle antimicrobial resistance and develop more resilient biocontrol technologies.

Monday, Aug 24

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Blog: Shaping the future of nuclear safety

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In this blog, Liutauras Kiltinavicius reflects on attending the IAEA Conference on Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety in Vienna, exploring how international collaboration, innovation, regulation and leadership are shaping the…

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Main Library Blue 1 reopens with improvements shaped by student feedback

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Students returning to campus this academic year will find an improved Blue 1 study space in Main Library following a summer refurbishment designed to enhance accessibility, technology provision and the overall study experience.

Thursday, Aug 20

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Fibrinogen discovery reshapes our understanding of how wounds heal

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Scientists have redefined how the key blood‑clotting protein fibrinogen behaves when it contacts air, overturning two decades of scientific consensus on wound healing.

Wednesday, Aug 19

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Britons embrace DIY health checks

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Most people in the UK already monitor their own health and wellbeing, and an overwhelming majority would be happy to do more if advised by the NHS, according to a new University of Manchester led study

Monday, Aug 17

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‘No difference’ may be wrong conclusion, scientists warn

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Researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Oxford and Arkansas are urging scientists to stop treating “non-significant” results as proof that nothing happened.

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University of Manchester among world's leading universities in latest global ranking

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The University of Manchester has maintained its place among the world's leading universities, retaining its position in the UK's top six and as one of Europe's highest-ranked institutions in the latest Academic Ranking of World…

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World-leading immunologist new director of Lydia Becker Institute

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The Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, along with the MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology, have announced the appointment of leading immunologist and cytokine biologist Prof. Sarah Gaffen as the new institute director.

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Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns

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China’s dominance of batteries, electric vehicles and solar power is helping drive global decarbonisation - but creating tensions with the UK and other Western economies

Friday, Aug 14

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Manchester scientists develop method to deliver sugars directly into cells

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Researchers at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology have developed a simple method to transport normally impermeable sugar molecules into cells, opening up new opportunities to study their roles in biology and disease and to make new…

Thursday, Aug 13

Magnetic mystery in thorium clusters resolved by new study

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Researchers have shown that unusual thorium clusters respond to magnetic fields in a fundamentally different way than expected, helping to explain a long-running disagreement between experiments and computer models.

Wednesday, Aug 12

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Frequently Asked Questions: e-MERLIN, the Lovell Telescope and the future of UK radio astronomy

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This FAQ provides further information about the facilities, their role in UK astronomy, and the potential implications of the proposed changes.

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OSF changes: information for Manchester researchers

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The Center for Open Science (COS) has announced changes to OSF (Open Science Framework), which will affect how researchers use the platform for project management, collaboration, file storage, and sharing.

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SEDCOE Symposium Drives Collaboration

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The two-day event provided an excellent forum for sharing research achievements, showcasing emerging work through talks and posters, and further developing underpinning SEDCOE. Through a series of engaging discussions and workshop…

Dame Fiona Rayment on curiosity and mentorship

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Professor Dame Fiona Rayment, the Dalton Nuclear Institute’s BNFL Chair in Nuclear Policy and Capability, and one of the UK's leading nuclear scientists, has built a career defined by scientific curiosity, technical excellence and a…

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Major gaps in follow-up care after acute kidney injury, study finds

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Despite national efforts to improve acute kidney injury (AKI) care, thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new research by The University of Manchester

Tuesday, Aug 11

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Sexual role identities among gay and bisexual men vary by age and region

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A new study has found that sexual role identities among men who have sex with men vary systematically by age and geographic region.

Labour’s AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns

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Government plans to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence could worsen existing problems around productivity

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Government's Manchester led mental health digital innovation scheme launches

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A University of Manchester led national initiative aims to connect people with lived experience, industry, researchers and the NHS to transform mental health innovation across the UK

The University of Manchester Library joins the Open Journals Collective

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We are delighted to announce that the University of Manchester Library has joined the Open Journals Collective. The University of Manchester Library has invested in our Multidisciplinary collection of journals, and we are very grateful for…

Monday, Aug 10

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Engineered enzymes open new routes to building complex molecules

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An international team of researchers have engineered enzymes that form diverse carbon–carbon and carbon–nitrogen bonds, broadening the reactions possible with biocatalysts and enabling precise control of molecular structures.

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Open Research Digest, July 2026

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The July 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, bringing together the latest news, updates and opportunities from Open Research at The University of Manchester.

Urban canals can cut temperatures by more than 2°C during heatwaves

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Study finds waterways could play an important role in protecting people from extreme heat

Friday, Aug 7

Funding boost expands healthcare PhD training across the North

The University of Manchester has secured new funding to help more NHS and healthcare professionals train as researchers through the 4Ward North doctoral programme, delivered with the Universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and…

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Social prescribing boosts health checks without raising costs

Patients referred to social prescribing are more likely to seek healthcare in the short term, but could end up needing their GP less often within a year, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests.

Thursday, Aug 6

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Manchester partners in new centre for mitochondrial genome therapeutics

Scientists at The University of Manchester will contribute specialist expertise in enzyme engineering and therapeutic oligonucleotides to a new £50 million research centre aiming to improve understanding and treatment of mitochondrial…

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Indoor air quality: heat and wildfire smoke leave households with hard choices, find researchers

Being inside with the windows closed does not completely protect you from the smoke caused by wildfires, early findings by University of Manchester researchers suggest