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Hyperloop Manchester: A student-led transport revolution

Hyperloop Manchester: A student-led transport revolution

Hyperloop Manchester is developing a train from Manchester to London in fifteen minutes
How does pulling an ‘all-nighter’ affect you?

How does pulling an ‘all-nighter’ affect you?

Pulling an ‘all-nighter’ is a uni right of passage; let’s take a look at the physical affects it has!
Puzzle page: November 2nd

Puzzle page: November 2nd

Have a go at this week’s puzzles. We’ve been inspired by buildings at the university and the Mancunian music scene!
Recent UoM cancer research to revolutionise screening and treatment

Recent UoM cancer research to revolutionise screening and treatment

The future of cancer research is here as Manchester researchers discover link between womb cancer and Lynch syndrome
Puzzle page: September 28th

Puzzle page: September 28th

Try your hand at this week’s crafty conundrums…
Durham University proposes controversial plans to move courses online

Durham University proposes controversial plans to move courses online

Plans to move entire modules and degree programmes to online teaching even once the Coronavirus pandemic is over have been broadly criticised by staff and students
UoM study indicates unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions could lead to increased hospital admissions

UoM study indicates unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions could lead to increased hospital admissions

A study has found that the risks of going to hospital with another infection directly correlates to the number of antibiotic prescriptions in the previous three years
Coronavirus false alarm at Oak House

Coronavirus false alarm at Oak House

A video of a man in a hazmat suit entering a Beech Court hall on Fallowfield campus is being circulated
Strike Update: signs of progress as students call for compensation

Strike Update: signs of progress as students call for compensation

Students express their support and frustration towards the continuing strikes as UCU hope for progress
Trials of a new drug have shown it can ease symptoms of a chronic cough

Trials of a new drug have shown it can ease symptoms of a chronic cough

Trials of the drug Gefapixant, show that at doses under 50mg, 80% of patients with chronic coughing had a significant clinical response of reduced coughing
Opinion: The AU need to take swift measures against SKUM

Opinion: The AU need to take swift measures against SKUM

Dinu Ratnasinghe argues that the AU need to take direct action against SKUM in the name of diversity, equality and inclusivity
UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

UoM scientists have found a way to stop breast cancer cells from spreading

Research found by scientists at the University of Manchester could put us one step closer to finding a cure for breast cancer
UoM researchers investigate ways to delay heart failure progression

UoM researchers investigate ways to delay heart failure progression

Researchers at the University of Manchester are investigating the role of a novel protein that could be a target for slowing down the progression of heart failure
UCU announces new wave of strikes

UCU announces new wave of strikes

University and College Union have announced that 14 days of further industrial action will begin this month
Nominations for Student Executive Officers are open

Nominations for Student Executive Officers are open

Now your chance to make a difference at your University and earn a cushy salary at the same time by running for an SU Exec Officer role
Childhood Trauma and the Increased Risk of Borderline Personality Disorder

Childhood Trauma and the Increased Risk of Borderline Personality Disorder

Research by The University of Manchester has found that trauma taking place during childhood makes us more likely to be sensitive towards everyday stresses
Are Manchester’s international students getting value for money?

Are Manchester’s international students getting value for money?

Making up 27% of the total student body, they pay almost half of all tuition fees. 
UoM takes successful steps towards a sustainable future

UoM takes successful steps towards a sustainable future

Thousands of staff at the University of Manchester have engaged in actions aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including environmental sustainability, gender equality and responsible consumption
Cause of rare genetic brain disease discovered by UoM

Cause of rare genetic brain disease discovered by UoM

An international collaboration including researchers from the University of Manchester has helped to identify a new cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSP)
UoM study finds possible link between higher pain levels and humid weather

UoM study finds possible link between higher pain levels and humid weather

New research suggests that people with long term health conditions are 20 percent more likely to suffer from higher pain levels on humid and windy days with low atmospheric pressure