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2026
09
July
2026
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16:21
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A new publication sharing the life stories of a group of older south Asian men living in North Manchester has been published at a celebration event at the Guidance Hub in Cheetham Hill. Khidmat: Our Stories has …
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07
July
2026
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15:04
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Staff and students from the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) joined local community members to mark Refugee Week for a workshop bringing people together and exploring belonging through food, creativity and …
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03
July
2026
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13:14
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Universities need to rethink how they teach, assess and prepare students for employment as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of everyday life and work, according to a new study from The University of Manchester.
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03
July
2026
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10:13
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The University of Manchester and artists and cultural organisations from across the city are playing an integral role in a new Europe-wide network which is advancing arts-based …
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29
June
2026
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12:32
Europe/London
Developed under the mandate of former UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier de Schutter and New Economies for Eradicating Poverty, the Roadmap was co-constructed by more than 400 contributors from trade unions, social …
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23
June
2026
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14:05
Europe/London
Health experts warn that children鈥檚 mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South.
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19
June
2026
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11:00
Europe/London
The UK could face significant challenges if it follows the European Union's lead and introduces tougher restrictions on imports linked to deforestation, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
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16
June
2026
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16:15
Europe/London
The Manchester Institute of Education hosted the Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access and Innovation Conference, supported by the Hallsworth Conference Fund, bringing together …
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12
June
2026
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14:03
Europe/London
A University of Manchester academic whose research focuses on the long-term development of institutions, communities and places is putting his research into practice in one of England鈥檚 best known seaside towns.
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08
June
2026
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12:44
Europe/London
The 2026 FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup could become the 鈥榤ost polluting ever鈥, according to a new report examining football鈥檚 relationship with climate change.
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05
June
2026
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13:42
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The University of Manchester鈥檚 Professor Jamie Woodward has been recognised as one of the UK鈥檚 ten most influential environmental academics for a second time.
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05
June
2026
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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鈥檚 Global Development Institute.
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03
June
2026
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16:01
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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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29
May
2026
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15:42
Europe/London
Bangladesh has just approved one of the largest river engineering projects its history: the Padma Barrage, a vast river-control project intended to restore water in the country鈥檚 drought-prone southwest.
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27
May
2026
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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鈥檚 wellbeing - #BeeWell鈥檚 …
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26
May
2026
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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鈥檚 most important ecosystems.
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20
May
2026
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14:59
Europe/London
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of Manchester researcher.
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19
May
2026
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16:33
Europe/London
Staff and students from across The University of Manchester came together on 8 May 2026 for Convivial Futures: Living well together on a climate-ravaged planet, a symposium organised by the sustainability network within the School of …
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19
May
2026
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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
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09:47
Europe/London
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers鈥 mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester鈥檚 #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study …
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12
May
2026
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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
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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
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17:09
Europe/London
A new book by The University of Manchester鈥檚 Dr Alex Baratta has revealed how deeply ingrained accent prejudice remains in British society - from classrooms to job interviews - and why it鈥檚 time to challenge it.
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05
May
2026
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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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01
May
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Researchers from The University of Manchester are calling for urgent changes to how children and young people are asked to take part in research, warning that current consent systems often fail to reflect their voices, experiences and rights.
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30
April
2026
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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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22
April
2026
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15:57
Europe/London
The 9th annual International Conference on English Pronunciation: Issues & Practices (EPIP) was hosted in Manchester for the first time this month, co-organised by colleagues within the Manchester Institute of …
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22
April
2026
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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
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13:40
Europe/London
The number of children who are educated at home has increased markedly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated 175,900 (1.5%) of school-aged children being electively home educated in England during the 2024/25 academic year. …
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17
April
2026
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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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