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Manchester council plans to build ‘Tower of Light’
5th February 2018

Manchester council plans to build ‘Tower of Light’

The tower will be part of the £18 million Manchester Civic Quarter Heat Network project, aimed to be environmentally friendly energy solution for the city centre
UoM study finds sandwiches have same environmental impact as cars
2nd February 2018

UoM study finds sandwiches have same environmental impact as cars

Research by the University of Manchester finds that national UK sandwich consumption has equivalent carbon footprint of 8 million cars
Once in a ‘super blue blood moon’
2nd February 2018

Once in a ‘super blue blood moon’

Many were excited by the rare lunar event that happened on the 31st January, but University of Manchester professor Tim O’Brien is not so sure
Jodrell Bank Observatory nominated to be World Heritage Site
31st January 2018

Jodrell Bank Observatory nominated to be World Heritage Site

UK puts forward home of the Lovell telescope and the world’s earliest radio astronomy observatory for World Heritage status
Robot scientist aids drug-resistant malaria treatment discovery
29th January 2018

Robot scientist aids drug-resistant malaria treatment discovery

AI robot, Eve, helped researchers at The University of Manchester and Cambridge to find that a toothpaste ingredient is effective against a drug-resistant malaria parasite
Tim Peake’s space capsule coming to Manchester
29th January 2018

Tim Peake’s space capsule coming to Manchester

The Soyuz space capsule that carried British astronaut Tim Peake is to make a landing at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry as part of its museum tour
UK wind farm constraint payments ‘scandal’
25th January 2018

UK wind farm constraint payments ‘scandal’

New information has revealed that in 2017 the National Grid paid wind farms more than £100 million to be switched off and not produce energy, despite preventative measures
Proton beam cancer treatment to start in Manchester
25th January 2018

Proton beam cancer treatment to start in Manchester

The Christie Hospital in Manchester is to open the first high-energy proton beam cancer treatment centre run by the NHS
It’s app-ening: five apps to keep you studying
25th January 2018

It’s app-ening: five apps to keep you studying

Get back on track with your studies with the help of these smartphone apps
Five Manchester professors make Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
15th January 2018

Five Manchester professors make Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

Staff at the University have told The Mancunion that they are “utterly floored” and “incredibly honoured” to be recognised by the Queen for their hard work

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15th December 2017

Manchester scientists find new test predicts skin cancer return

New findings from the CRUK Manchester Institute show that a test for tumour DNA in the blood can predict skin cancer returning
13th December 2017

Revolutionary graphene sports shoes

The University of Manchester and sportswear company innov-8 collaborate to develop revolutionary new running and fitness shoes using graphene
12th December 2017

Uranium discovery could lead to biodegradable plastic

University of Manchester chemists have found Uranium can perform reactions previously thought to be impossible
6th December 2017

Pharmaceutical company to bring 800 jobs to Manchester

German pharmaceutical company, Qiagen, are planning to cooperate with Manchester University, the NHS Trust, and the UK government
6th December 2017

Synergi Project reveals effect of ethnicity on mental health care

The University of Manchester has partnered with the Synergi Collaborative Centre, whose research uncovers shocking difference in mental health care between white and BME people
5th December 2017

UoM scientists develop treatment for fatal children’s disorder

The rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo, causes progressive brain damage and death in children
5th December 2017

Virtual reality in the classroom

Eventual adds a shared virtual reality experience for classrooms to their VR Platform
30th November 2017

University of Manchester wins environment award

The University of Manchester has recently been awarded for two projects by a prestigious award
29th November 2017

Jodrell Bank telescope to receive £4m from the budget

The government are to give the University of Manchester site funding, allowing important expansion project to move forward
27th November 2017

Explore the latest technology at DigiLab

The free event comes back to the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons this Thursday the 30th of November