Science & Tech Archive
21st October 2016
Preview: OMG! Girls in Tech
To be held on the 28th October, the OMG! Girls in Tech conference aims to inspire young women to challenge stereotypes and recognise their potential in the tech industry
18th October 2016
The pill and depression: what we know
A new study has found a significant link between the pill and depression, with the likelihood of developing mental health issues rising to 80 per cent in girls aged 15 to 19 for some forms of contraception
17th October 2016
A response to ‘Dear fresher females studying STEM’
It is no longer a question of whether women are underrepresented in science—it is a fact. So why are we still having to defend ourselves?
14th October 2016
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit The University of Manchester
On the day of the historic royal visit we got student views on the monarchy
10th October 2016
UK scientists dominate at 2016 Nobel Prize ceremonies
Earlier this month, the prestigious Nobel Prize ceremonies began, with the prizes for Physics, Chemistry and Medicine and Physiology announced
9th October 2016
Preview: Manchester Science Festival
The Manchester Science Festival returns for its 10th year, running from 20-30th October, in collaboration with the Museum of Science and Industry
3rd October 2016
Dinosaur feathers were the same colour as human hair
A new study led by the University of Manchester has found that dinosaur feathers came in a variety of colours including black, brown, and ginger
3rd October 2016
Manchester research programme to improve cancer prevention
A new programme has been developed with the Christie to tackle cancer prevention
2nd October 2016
To prescribe or not to prescribe? The dangers of antibiotic resistance
New research reveals that the misuse of antibiotics have caused a serious impact on global health
23rd September 2016
Preview: Wonder Materials: Graphene and Beyond
A new exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry tells the story of graphene and its seemingly unstoppable potential
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20th September 2016
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health launches
This academic year marks the inauguration of FBMH, a merger between the previously known Faculty of Life Sciences and Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
20th September 2016
Students urged to get meningitis vaccine
A stark rise in the number of student meningitis cases in recent years has prompted a national vaccination programme to help tackle the spread of infection
27th June 2016
Manchester graphene start-up wins Royal Society prize
Former Manchester Ph.D. student Antonios Oikonomou has already won £50,000 through the Eli & Britt Harari competition to develop Eksagon
6th June 2016
Manchester receives prestigious royal award
For its successes in Materials research, the University of Manchester has been awarded one of 12 Regius Professorships to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday
21st April 2016
TEDxUniversityofManchester – Infinite Possibilities
TEDxUniversity of Manchester returned with the theme of Infinite Possibilities on Saturday, with a host of inspirational and lauded speakers and live performers
19th April 2016
App launched by Manchester scientists to better understand seasonal allergies
Scientists from the University of Manchester invite people to get involved with one of the biggest experiments they have ever conducted.
19th April 2016
Newcastle University develops genetic blood test to diagnose liver disease
A team of medics and scientists from Newcastle University have developed a test to diagnose liver scarring before occurrence of symptoms
8th April 2016
Manchester PhD student wins Science Communication Competition
The science communicaion competition aimed to change common perceptions about the subject area of chemistry as being inaccessible to the general public
15th March 2016
91 per cent of Manchester life scientists concerned ‘Brexit’ could impact research
Opinion poll from The Mancunion reveals 91 per cent of academic and research staff from the Faculty of Life Sciences are concerned that an Brexit could impact research
9th March 2016
UoM supports campaign to save endangered amphibian
In support of World Wildlife Day 2016, the university is investing into saving endangered species