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2026
03
June
2026
| 09:57 Europe/London
Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are increasingly being used across the NHS to support people who would otherwise need hospital care to receive treatment and monitoring at home. A new NIHR-funded study led by University of Manchester
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02
June
2026
| 20:03 Europe/London
The Company, whose Colgate brand is in more homes than any other, is to fund a 拢2 million extension to its long-standing research partnership with dental researchers at The University of Manchester.
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02
June
2026
| 16:43 Europe/London
The Fair has become a highlight in the research calendar with a strong sense of openness and curiosity. As one attendee reflected: 鈥淭he atmosphere was really friendly and inspiring and I鈥檝e come away with lots of thoughts on where to take my
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02
June
2026
| 15:14 Europe/London
A 鈥渟hocking鈥 proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks, based on a snapshot of a study funded by British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Innovate UK and presented at the British
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02
June
2026
| 13:51 Europe/London
Professor Pierre-Richard Ag茅nor, Hallsworth Professor of International Macroeconomics and Development Economics, drew from his upcoming book 鈥楪ender Equality and Economic Growth: An Overlapping Generations Approach鈥 in a joint Arthur Lewis and Vital
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29
May
2026
| 08:00 Europe/London
Get involved: shaping the future of risk and regulatory researchAt a time when the challenges facing health, safety and risk are becoming increasingly complex, collaboration has never been more important.The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and
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27
May
2026
| 15:29 Europe/London
One of the UK鈥檚 leading experts in patient care has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to, and achievements in, healthcare and medical education. 
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27
May
2026
| 13:20 Europe/London
Since 2021 #BeeWell has listened to the voices of nearly 200,000 young people and worked with over 320 secondary schools, 15 local authorities and over 160 partners to drive improvements in young people鈥檚 wellbeing - #BeeWell鈥檚
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22
May
2026
| 11:44 Europe/London
Physical activity should be at the heart of the NHS鈥檚 support for older people and is as important as providing medication, a report by the Health and Social Care Committee says.
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20
May
2026
| 14:59 Europe/London
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of Manchester researcher.  
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20
May
2026
| 07:44 Europe/London
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing bowel cancer, yet face significant barriers at nearly every stage of the care pathway, University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust have found.
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19
May
2026
| 10:49 Europe/London
New research by a collaboration of UK鈥慴ased scientists has revealed that common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can alter both brain and respiratory function within just four hours of exposure, offering key insights into how air pollution impacts
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19
May
2026
| 09:47 Europe/London
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers鈥 mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester鈥檚 #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study
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14
May
2026
| 16:00 Europe/London
In the latest instalment of our Open Research Spotlight series focusing on the work of our Open Research Fellows, OR Fellow Dr. Georgia Vesma and John Hynes, Research Librarian and OR Fellowship Programme Community Manager, discuss Georgia鈥檚
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An academic from The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for one of Britain鈥檚 most prestigious awards for political writing after publishing a deeply personal account of his experiences of hidden homelessness as a teenager.
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12
May
2026
| 11:46 Europe/London
A major study by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that transforming a neglected park in West Gorton led to lasting increases in walking, social interaction and time spent outdoors.
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06
May
2026
| 09:26 Europe/London
Creative 91直播 were delighted to welcome representatives from Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) across the county to the University 91直播 in March to launch our Creative Communities Co-Lab Policy Network research project, in
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06
May
2026
| 06:19 Europe/London
People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushed due to release procedures, a new study has
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05
May
2026
| 11:47 Europe/London
The University of Manchester is proud to announce that Professor Cecilia Wong has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), one of the highest accolades in the global planning profession.
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30
April
2026
| 09:00 Europe/London
Researchers from The University of Manchester have worked directly with teenage girls to uncover what they believe could help turn the tide on rising rates of anxiety and low mood.
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28
April
2026
| 13:09 Europe/London
The University of Manchester hosted a roundtable, 鈥楩rom Pipeline to Practice: Skills, Social Mobility, and the Future Health Workforce鈥 on 28 April, bringing together stakeholders from across the Greater 91直播 health ecosystem to discuss how to
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27
April
2026
| 13:40 Europe/London
The 91直播 Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) at The University of Manchester has been recognised with a Team Achievement Excellence Award at the 2026 Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards, celebrating a
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27
April
2026
| 10:01 Europe/London
Online abuse, unsafe public spaces and early warning signs of violence are among the issues tackled by nine new RISE-funded projects.Researchers are working alongside police forces, charities and practitioners to pilot rapid, real-world solutions to
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24
April
2026
| 12:01 Europe/London
A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how long people live. Using a new statistical approach to overcome gaps in global data, the research
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23
April
2026
| 12:53 Europe/London
The University鈥檚 Ideas with Impact Awards have opened applications for 2026. Made possible by donors to our Challenge Accepted campaign, the awards will provide prizes of up to
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21
April
2026
| 12:13 Europe/London
The Thomas Ashton Institute is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the Annual Lane Lecture 2026, taking place on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at the Kanaris Lecture Theatre, 91直播 Museum.This year鈥檚 distinguished guest speaker
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17
April
2026
| 15:44 Europe/London
Expanding access to NHS Talking Therapies may help reduce the long-term economic inactivity faced by people with entrenched mental health problems, University of Manchester researchers say.
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17
April
2026
| 11:24 Europe/London
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase
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16
April
2026
| 08:30 Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12-15, the study
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15
April
2026
| 09:00 Europe/London
Four University of Manchester early career researchers have been backed by the Academy of Medical sciences as part their flagship 拢6.7 million Springboard programmeDr Sara Gago, Dr Abigail Lay, Dr Holly Lovegrove, and Dr Sara Federici join the 55
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