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2026
05
June
2026
| 13:42 Europe/London
The University of Manchester’s Professor Jamie Woodward has been recognised as one of the UK’s ten most influential environmental academics for a second time.
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05
June
2026
| 13:32 Europe/London
A looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain’s fields to its hospitals, a experts  -which include University of Manchester scientists-  have warned — with common farm chemicals potentially fuelling deadly infections .
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05
June
2026
| 12:28 Europe/London
Psychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments - potentially limiting patient choice and shaping mental health services in the wrong way - according to a new academic analysis from
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05
June
2026
| 12:10 Europe/London
India gained around 2.1 million hectares of tropical dry woodland between 2014 and 2024 - an area larger than Wales - according to a major new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute.
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05
June
2026
| 08:24 Europe/London
Liesl Zühlke,  cardiac and cardiovascular systems Professor at the University of Cape Town has been named as one of five L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science laureates for 2026.
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03
June
2026
| 19:00 Europe/London
A free online NHS programme is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across England, a new study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.
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03
June
2026
| 16:01 Europe/London
A major new study of more than 115,000 young people suggests teenage wellbeing may finally be recovering after years of concern over the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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’s wellbeing - #BeeWell’s
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26
May
2026
| 15:44 Europe/London
An international team of scientists has used artificial intelligence and 35 years of satellite data to uncover the shocking scale of environmental destruction in one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
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26
May
2026
| 10:00 Europe/London
An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works.
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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
| 11:43 Europe/London
Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.
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19
May
2026
| 11:27 Europe/London
A major French policy designed to make hotel prices more competitive online may not have worked as intended, but it did unlock cheaper deals for customers booking directly with hotels.
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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’ mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study
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15
May
2026
| 16:01 Europe/London
University of Manchester scientists, part of a global team led by Stanford University, have uncovered a remarkable link between where you live and how quickly your body ages.
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An academic from The University of Manchester has been shortlisted for one of Britain’s 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
| 14:47 Europe/London
Countries that are better prepared for climate change are becoming more attractive to international students while more vulnerable nations are losing their appeal, according to a major new global study involving researchers from The University of
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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
| 17:09 Europe/London
A new book by The University of Manchester’s Dr Alex Baratta has revealed how deeply ingrained accent prejudice remains in British society - from classrooms to job interviews - and why it’s time to challenge it.
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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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27
April
2026
| 10:00 Europe/London
A team lead by scientists from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool have revealed why a group of cancers common in older adults exposed to environmental damage behaves so differently depending on where they develop in the body.
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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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22
April
2026
| 15:28 Europe/London
Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US keeps coming back to haunt him. It has now emerged that Mandelson was granted security clearance by the Foreign Office, despite concerns raised during the vetting process.
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22
April
2026
| 14:29 Europe/London
A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that rising global demand for beef is a key force behind deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
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22
April
2026
| 10:20 Europe/London
A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: “Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they don’t watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of sh*t.â€
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21
April
2026
| 07:00 Europe/London
The University of Manchester’s University Challenge team have been crowned winners of the UK’s toughest quizzing tournament.
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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
| 09:00 Europe/London
A major new international study led by The University of Manchester has revealed how policymakers around the world are becoming far more active in constructing affordable housing. Drawing on evidence from cities including Salford, Shanghai, Nairobi
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