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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.

Wednesday, Aug 12

03

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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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

Friday, Aug 7

12

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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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

Tuesday, Aug 4

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Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer

A little‑known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester’s Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, have found.

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Digital tools in GP practices can help reduce patient harm, study finds

A new study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that digital technologies used in GP practices can significantly improve patient safety by reducing medication errors, supporting earlier diagnosis and helping…

Friday, Jul 31

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Leg ulcer wraps offer no healing advantage, trial finds

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Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers.

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Leading mucosal immunologist Professor Mahima Swamy Joins University

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One of the world’s leading experts on barrier immunity is to join the University of Manchester’s Lydia Becker Institute as Professor of Immunology from 1 August expanding the Becker’s world-class expertise in Barrier Immunity

Wednesday, Jul 29

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Brain cancer Achilles heel revealed in the hours after surgery

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Scientists in Britain and Spain have discovered critical windows after glioblastoma surgery when the brain’s defences falter, creating a rare chance to deliver powerful treatments exactly where needed. If doctors time treatment within two…

Thursday, Jul 23

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AI chatbots can be as effective as humans at emotional support – and sometimes better

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AI chatbots such as ChatGPT can match – and in some situations outperform – humans as a source of everyday emotional support, new research led by The University of Manchester and in collaboration with Durham University has found

Monday, Jul 20

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Researchers challenge evidence behind high-profile parental alienation study

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Paste Researchers from Manchester and Canada have shown that the claim by the authors of a study [uwl.ac.uk] published earlier this year, that most of its participants had experienced parental alienating behaviours during childhood, is…

Thursday, Jul 16

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‘Toxic waste’ build-up in the brain may be driving dementia and ALS

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University of Manchester scientists have uncovered evidence that a build-up of a common body waste product in the brain could be helping to drive two of our most devastating neurological diseases

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Drug hope for people with common heart thickening disease

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A new drug offers hope for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the world’s most common inherited heart disease.

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Home visits could cut hospital trips by a third

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Getting patients seen by community health teams within a day of leaving hospital could slash emergency readmissions and A&E visits, a new study by University of Manchester researchers suggests

Wednesday, Jul 15

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Hidden sunbed danger warning

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People flocking to sunbeds in search of the perfect tan could be exposing themselves to a hidden health threat far beyond skin cancer, according to a comprehensive research review.

Tuesday, Jul 14

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Less than 3 US women in 100 accepted to be egg donors

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Though thousands of women in the United States step forward to donate their eggs each year, startling new research led by The University of Manchester in the UK reveals only a tiny fraction ever make it through the rigorous selection…

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Halifax dad faces 40 degree challenge in stillbirth research fundraiser

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A Halifax father whose daughter was stillborn is preparing to take on what is expected to be his toughest endurance challenge yet – walking 260 lengths of the Ancient Stadium of Rhodes in Greece under the relentless Greek summer sun in a…

Friday, Jul 10

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Brighter days linked to better sleep, study finds

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A new study led by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that brighter, more consistent daytime light exposure could be key to earlier bedtimes, better‑quality sleep, and deeper rest.

Thursday, Jul 9

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Ten organisations carried out half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2025

Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations, which includes the University of Manchester, that carried out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific…

Tuesday, Jul 7

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Scientists uncover promising new way to treat an ‘undruggable’ type of lung cancer

Breakthrough research led by scientists in Manchester has identified a new drug combination that could improve outcomes for thousands of patients with lung cancer driven by a rare type of KRAS mutation, offering hope for patients worldwide…

Friday, Jul 3

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Digital diabetes tool shown to improve health and cut NHS costs

A new study by University of Manchester researchers has linked a digital platform helping people manage type 2 diabetes to better blood sugar control, improved health and potential long‑term NHS cost savings.

Wednesday, Jul 1

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Manchester connects world-class science with global pharmaceutical pathways

The University of Manchester working alongside global healthcare leaders, has successfully hosted the inaugural Research Innovation Forum, a major initiative designed to drive commercial acceleration and health innovation across Greater…

Friday, Jun 26

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First graduates mark milestone for Manchester-China clinical pharmacy partnership

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A major milestone in strengthening global healthcare has been marked by the graduation of the first cohort from a pioneering China-UK clinical pharmacy programme.

Tuesday, Jun 23

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Urine drug test may boost adherence to blood pressure medications

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The largest ever UK trial of a urine test used across the NHS to spot when patients skip their medication has shown it may improve adherence to treatment.

Thursday, Jun 18

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University of Manchester and MEC Students Celebrated at the Venture Further Awards 2026

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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) at the University of Manchester celebrated the very best of student enterprise at the Venture Further Awards 2026, held on Tuesday 16th June at the iconic Whitworth Hall. Founders, judges, mentors,…

Wednesday, Jun 17

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World-leading research receives cash boost in Manchester

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Cancer Research UK will invest an additional £6m each year into world-leading research in Manchester and create up to an additional 100 new jobs.