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University of Manchester hosts the World Academic Summit 2024

University of Manchester hosts the World Academic Summit 2024

Delegates and speakers from around the world gathered for the annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit hosted by the University of Manchester
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Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw: Black holes, strikes and academics’ role in the media

Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw: Black holes, strikes and academics’ role in the media

We speak to Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw about their new book, university strikes, and why everyone should care about black holes.
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UCU urges Brian Cox not to cross picket line

UCU urges Brian Cox not to cross picket line

UCU members appeal to Brian Cox “not to cross the picket line” for his scheduled lecture tomorrow at UoM
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Brian Cox: abolish first-year exams

Brian Cox: abolish first-year exams

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The professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester said he doesn’t care if his first-year students pass their exams
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A brief history of Stephen Hawking

A brief history of Stephen Hawking

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“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet” – Professor Stephen Hawking
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Where Brian Cox has failed

Anti-vaxxers, climate change deniers, evolution skeptics: the way we deal with alternative facts is disconnected and impractical
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Review: The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Megan Harvey reports on seeing the comedy science duo in front of a live audience at the Museum of Science & Industry
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Jodrell Bank blocks home development plans

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Fears of increased signal pollution from new homes behind ruling against 120-home development
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Manchester ‘Walk of Fame’ honours city icons

The temporary ‘Walk of Fame’ installation marks the opening of a new bar
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Manchester Science Festival Explores the Funny Side of Dark Matter

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The BBC’s Infinite Monkey Cage series recorded their latest episode at the Museum of Science and Industry in which they explored the unknown 95 per cent of the universe—dark energy and dark matter
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Warwick SU backs down on decision to block speech by secular activist

Under strong public pressure, Warwick University has reversed its controversial decision to block speaker
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Review: Spamalot

Spamalot offered a lot of surrealist surprises and a hilarious evening, writes Matthew Gormley
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Brian Cox endorses £3 million RNCM campaign

Physicist Brian Cox has added his voice in support of RNCM’s renovation campaign
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