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Wednesday, May 21

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Bereaved families of students left out of suicide reviews, national study finds

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Universities are not including bereaved families of students thought to have died by suicide in the review process designed to prevent future deaths, a study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.

Monday, May 19

University awarded 'Leader in Openness' status in animal research

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The University of Manchester has retained its status for a second time as one of the top Universities in the country for openness in animal research.

Monday, May 12

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Availability of community pharmacies declining in deprived areas

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People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes were 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to research published today.

Friday, May 9

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Scientists take stand against back pain unveiling functional bioprinted spinal discs

University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal discs, aiming to revolutionise our understanding of back pain and disc degeneration in a leap for medical science.

Wednesday, May 7

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Climate change putting millions more people at risk from infection-causing fungi

Researchers from The University of Manchester have forecast there will be an increased risk of infection from fungi over the coming years, including a significant spread of some fungal pathogens across Europe, the extent of which will…

Tuesday, Apr 29

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Clotbuster drug is new hope for stroke treatment

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A new clotbusting drug tested on mice has been shown by University of Manchester scientists to be significantly better at treating ischemic stroke than existing therapies.

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Professor Ruth Itzhaki makes STATUS list of top life science influencers

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Professor Ruth Itzhaki, who’s pioneering research has advanced our understanding of what causes Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), has made the prestigious STATUS list for 2025.

Friday, Apr 25

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Venture Further Awards 2025: The Finalists For The UK's Leading University Start-up Competition

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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre proudly unveils this year's extraordinary Venture Further Awards finalists who are set to revolutionise their industries.

Tuesday, Apr 22

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Study highlights struggles of GPs in deprived neighbourhoods

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English GPs in areas of socioeconomic deprivation endure increased job pressures related to managing complex patients, insufficient resources, and difficulty in finding locum cover, an analysis by University of Manchester researchers has…

Monday, Apr 7

Even just thinking you’re hungry could change your immune system – new research in mice

Feeling hungry doesn’t just make you reach for a snack – it may also change your immune system.

Friday, Apr 4

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Scientists cast new light on how fasting impacts the immune system

New research from The University of Manchester may reshape our understanding of what happens to the immune system when we fast.

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Study exposes huge levels untargeted antibiotic prescribing

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics for tens of thousands of patients with infections, with little or no consideration of prognosis and the risk of the infection worsening, according to a new study led by University of Manchester…

Thursday, Apr 3

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Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer

In a UK first, researchers in Manchester are successfully identifying patients in the early, curable stages of a common liver cancer using a new, innovative test

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Innovation Accelerator Transforms Greater Manchester region: Boosting Economy, Jobs, and Health Outcomes

Advanced Diagnostics Accelerator (ADA) is delivering lasting impact in Greater Manchester part of the UK government’s Innovation Accelerator programme. It has developed innovative pathways for early disease detection and more targeted care…

Monday, Mar 31

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University makes Health Service Journal awards final

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The University of Manchester academics are celebrating their appearance at the final of the Health Service Journal Partnership award category for the ‘Most Impactful Use of Technology on Clinical Practice’.

Friday, Mar 28

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Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place

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R2I is a bespoke entrepreneurship training programme for late stage PhD students, PDRAs and early-career researchers from across all faculties with ambitions to develop commercial ventures or to create impact from their research. The…

Tuesday, Mar 25

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Get Started Business Ideas Programme: Successful Inaugural Edition

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Today marks the end of the first edition of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre’s Get Started business ideas programme, a new initiative designed to transform student ideas into potential ventures.

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Face-to-face GP appointments linked to higher patient satisfaction

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GPs who conduct their surgeries in the flesh are more likely to have satisfied patients according to a new study by University of Manchester researchers.

Monday, Mar 24

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Research to support young brain tumour survivors

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A research study conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester and The University of Manchester aims to improve the quality of life for young people who have survived a brain tumour.

Wednesday, Mar 12

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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre Announces Winners of the 2025 Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award

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Manchester’s reputation as a global leader in graphene innovation was reinforced as The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) announced the winners of the 2025 Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award. The prestigious competition, which…

Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing

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In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet demand for urgent dental care can only increase the pressures on our health service, as antibiotics become a substitute for treatment.

Tuesday, Mar 11

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The University of Manchester and Saraco Industries Limited celebrate knowledge transfer project at annual Bionow Awards

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The University of Manchester and Saraco Industries Limited has won the Project of the Year Award at the prestigious annual Bionow Awards 2024.

Wednesday, Mar 5

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Next round of MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme launched: Join an Information Session

The MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme inspiring early career researchers to translate research to impact will run again from April 2025.

Genetic causes of rare condition linked to hearing loss and infertility found

Latest research led from Manchester could revolutionise the diagnosis of Perrault syndrome, a rare genetic condition that results in hearing loss. In women it also leads to early menopause or infertility. Perrault syndrome can be…

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Body image perceptions take shape from early childhood, psychologists reveal

Our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old, according to new research by Durham University, The University of Manchester and Northumbria University.

Friday, Feb 28

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University’s Entrepreneur in Residence gets down to business

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The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is to get an injection of business acumen with the appointment of its first Entrepreneur in Residence.

Tuesday, Feb 25

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Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning?

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A BURY-BORN mum diagnosed with skin cancer after a chance encounter is helping researchers to trial a pioneering blood test that can spot signs of melanoma returning.

Thursday, Feb 20

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Six researchers secure funding through the MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme to boost the development of their commercial ideas.

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Twenty four early career researchers have completed Cohort 1 of the 2024-25 Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme.

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Guidelines on management of fungal infections caused by Candida published

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A team of international clinical experts led by Professor Dr Oliver A. Cornely and Dr Rosanne Sprute from University Hospital Cologne, including University of Manchester researchers, have published the new global guideline for the…

Wednesday, Feb 19

Governments lack effective policies on fungal disease, experts find

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Some Governments are lacking effective policies to tackle the global fungal crisis responsible for the deaths of around 3.5 million people per year, according to an international team of experts.

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