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Thursday, Apr 25

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Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor

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Researchers at The University of Manchester have successfully achieved robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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University wins gold and bronze awards for Estates excellence

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The University of Manchester has won the gold and bronze at the Association of University Directors of Estates Awards (AUDE Awards), an annual celebration highlighting the achievements of Estates and Facilities professionals.

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Manchester student drives mental health support initiative with distance challenge

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A Manchester student is contributing to mental health support by taking part in a distance challenge.

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Research highlights role of faith spaces in supporting healthy ageing

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A team of researchers from The University of Manchester has spent the last 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities.

Jazz artist leads ‘Music and Migration’ workshops in Manchester schools

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Grammy award-winning jazz percussionist and Simon Industrial Fellow Carlos Maldonado recently ran workshops for year 6 classes in two local primary schools.

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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, receives honorary degree from The University of Manchester and launches new lecture series

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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is visiting The University of Manchester this week and spending two days on campus, during which he has been presented with an honorary degree and is due to give an inaugural lecture to invited…

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World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists

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Manchester scientists are developing a world-first Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) that integrates cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopy with artificial intelligence and automated workflows (AutomaTEM).

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Department of Criminology celebrates exceptional Teaching Assistants for their outstanding contributions

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Each year, the Department of Criminology at The University of Manchester recognises Teaching Assistants with TA of the Year Awards. The Department bestows the 'TA of the Year Award' on Teaching Assistants who have demonstrated excellent…

Workshop on Green energy transitions and global disruption: The (un)just transition to Net Zero

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The goal of the workshop is to build conversations among researchers about the political economy of energy transitions, focused on the question of their disruptive qualities.

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Test our new printing system

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In addition to improved equipment being available, the way that you send documents to the printers will change.

Krikor Ozanyan receives prestigious IEEE Award

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Prof Krikor Ozanyan has been presented with the prestigious IEEE Sensors Council Lifetime Contribution Award 2023, with the following citation: “For sustained contributions to the IEEE Sensors Council publications and conferences in…

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Success for Professor Jovica V Milanović

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Professor Jovica V Milanović has been appointed to the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Governing Board, Executive Committee & Financial Committee as PES Vice President Publications

Success for Prof Qiang Liu

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Congratulations to Prof Qiang Liu who has been appointed as Secretary of the IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society.

Friday, Apr 19

Architecture PhD student wins Design & Health International Academy Award

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The Design & Health International Academy Awards is the leading advocacy program in the world, recognising professional excellence in the research and practice of designing healthy built environments.

University of Manchester named University of the Year at Educate North Awards

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The University of Manchester has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at this year’s Educate North Awards. The recognition comes during the University’s Bicentenary year and is a testament to two centuries of…

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Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa

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Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered life-threatening quantities of lead pollution from improperly managed battery waste.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing

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Human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials.

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Antipsychotics for dementia linked to more harms than previously acknowledged

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Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with higher risks of a wide range of serious health outcomes compared with non-use, according to a new study from a collaboration across the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham,…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Manchester paleontologist unearths what may be the largest known marine reptile

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A palaeontologist at The University of Manchester has identified the fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long.

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New publication in leading Social Networks journal

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Professor Philip Leifeld (Department of Social Statistics) has published a new article in the prestigious journal Social Networks.

New publication in International Journal of Population Data Science (April 2024)

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Jen Murphy and Mark Elliot, from the department of Social Statistics have just published a study in the International Journal of Population Data Science.

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New publication in Sustainable Development

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Our colleagues Ting Liu, Nick Shryane and Mark Elliot have published a new research article in the journal Sustainable Development. The paper investigates the effect of personal income on attitudes towards climate change risk, considering…

Programme to tackle children’s mental health delivers more than £5m of benefits to society

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Millions of pounds of wellbeing benefits were delivered to society last year as part of a mental health initiative in schools, according to a new report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE).

Monday, Apr 15

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New campaign highlights the success stories of local students who were the first in their family to attend university

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The extraordinary success of students from The University of Manchester who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK.

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Exam and assessment support from the Library

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To find out more about how the Library can help you, visit our exam and assessment support page.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Manchester physics researchers awarded prestigious funding to pursue projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs

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Three leading departmental researchers are being awarded highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) advanced grants.

Manchester researchers awarded prestigious funding to pursue projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs

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Seven leading Manchester researchers are being awarded highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) advanced grants.

Universally Manchester Festival announces first speakers, performers and events

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The University of Manchester has announced the first speakers, performers and events for Universally Manchester Festival; a 200th birthday celebration like no other, with 150 free events across four captivating days at its iconic Oxford…

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University of Manchester, Boots And No7 beauty company renew 20-year partnership to supercharge skin science advancements

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No7 Beauty Company and Boots today announce the renewal of their 20-year, multi-million-pound partnership with the University of Manchester Centre for Dermatology Research for a further five years. The partnership has accelerated…

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Professor Pamela Qualter appointed as co-chair of WHO Commission Advisory Group

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In November 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) established the Commission on Social Connection, which aims to reposition social connection as a genuine global public health and well-being priority and to scale up cost-effective…