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2026
02
April
2026
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10:00
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A new software tool designed by researchers at The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Manchester and collaborators to support decision making in pregnancies at high-risk of stillbirth is to receive a cash injection.
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01
April
2026
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13:26
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A new tool designed to support people with dementia when being discharged from mental health hospitals has been co鈥慸esigned and evaluated by researchers at The University of Manchester. The SAFER鈥慏em intervention shows promise as an effective, …
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01
April
2026
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11:06
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Psychology students studying at Manchester from 2027 are to benefit from a 拢30 million refurbishment to the Zochonis building and facilities.
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31
March
2026
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11:04
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Former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh came face to face with the life-changing impact of her bandmate Sarah Harding鈥檚 legacy 鈥 meeting a mum whose breast cancer was detected early thanks to research funded in Sarah鈥檚 name carried out by the …
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30
March
2026
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10:00
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A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following a landmark breakthrough by scientists and doctors in Manchester.
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30
March
2026
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09:22
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A team of scientists from Manchester and London have, for the first time, decoded the full range of mutations that drive tumour growth, which could pave the way for a new era in precision medicine, offering more effective treatments for thousands of …
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26
March
2026
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13:23
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The 2023 Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care services achieved initial performance improvements, but an overloaded health system means that challenges remain in sustaining improvements over time, University of Manchester …
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25
March
2026
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15:00
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The UK Government has announced a significant change to immigration rules which will allow some asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals to work in the UK.
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25
March
2026
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11:35
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The University of Manchester is backing a major new commitment alongside Russell Group universities to build a healthier future for the UK, working in partnership with the NHS, national and local government, industry and the local community.
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24
March
2026
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09:00
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The University of Manchester will become the permanent home of the Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial, which honours the more than 30,000 people who were infected with HIV, Hepatitis and vCJD after receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s and …
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23
March
2026
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09:41
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People living with dementia and their carers in socio鈥慹conomically disadvantaged areas experience significant barriers in accessing and navigating primary care, a new study led by University of Manchester has found.
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23
March
2026
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09:28
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The CHAIN consortium (Connecting HeArts and mINds) is a unique national training programme that will tackle one of the most urgent, under-recognised challenges in cardiovascular medicine: the bidirectional link between heart and brain diseases. It …
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20
March
2026
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16:07
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By Sheena Cruickshank, University of Manchester and Jonathan Worboys, for The ConversationA new immunotherapy drug has demonstrated early promise in a recent prostate cancer clinical trial. The drug, called VIR-5500, is a 鈥渕asked T-cell engager鈥. …
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19
March
2026
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14:03
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A clotbusting drug commonly used to treat ischemic stroke interacts negatively with a promising anti-inflammatory treatment (anakinra), underscoring the need to test new stroke therapies alongside existing standard care.
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17
March
2026
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13:08
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A first鈥憃f鈥慽ts鈥慿ind scheme is helping Greater Manchester residents experiencing long-term unemployment to overcome oral health barriers and move closer to work, with dental students delivering treatments.
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16
March
2026
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09:00
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Researchers in Manchester have developed an experimental method that shows potential for accurately detecting the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults, known as glioblastoma, from the blood.
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11
March
2026
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12:41
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Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could help identify people at risk of later memory and thinking problems (also known as cognitive …
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10
March
2026
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16:16
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MEC programme empowers researchers to explore commercial potential and fast track real-world impact.
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09
March
2026
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15:03
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A systematic review of 52 scientific papers submitted to a world-leading clinical genetics journal from multiple scientists over a two-year period reveals that not a single one named critical gene mutations (correctly termed as variants) with …
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09
March
2026
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11:36
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A University of Manchester spinout company which helps older people to improve their balance, stay stronger, safer and more independent has been named Product of the Year at the 2026 BioNow 黑料社ds.
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05
March
2026
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10:13
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A powerful new book - 15 years in the making- has exposed the brutal realities faced by millions of women and girls in South Asia, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, where they are still widely treated as property rather than human …
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04
March
2026
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17:00
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The University of Manchester has held a service of thanksgiving at the prestigious Whitworth Hall for the public spirited individuals who in 2024 and 2025 gave their bodies to medical science.
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04
March
2026
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08:00
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On 3 March, The University of Manchester signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) UK, a leading body in international medical assistance and humanitarian response.
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03
March
2026
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12:38
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A new clinical trial co-led by University of Manchester researchers has launched exploring the potential of a talking therapy known as cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) for young people aged 13鈥17 who experience difficulties with self-harm. The …
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27
February
2026
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13:34
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The radio ear-pieces worn by police officers may be harmful to their hearing, according to a large online survey by University of Manchester hearing researchers.
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27
February
2026
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08:39
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The quality of sperm is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter according to a new study by scientists at University of Manchester, Queen鈥檚 University (Ontario, Canada), and Cryos International (Aarhus, Denmark).
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26
February
2026
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16:45
Europe/London
Smaller GP practices that appoint a manager partner are significantly less likely to close or merge, the first study of its kind has found.
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20
February
2026
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09:54
Europe/London
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This attack causes muscle weakness that can affect vision, movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing. While many …
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20
February
2026
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08:21
Europe/London
Shocking inequalities experienced by men with learning disabilities when diagnosed with prostate cancer have been highlighted in a study by University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust researchers.
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19
February
2026
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10:54
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Medical students at Frederick University in Cyprus are to develop their knowledge and expertise to become medical practitioners using the world renowned undergraduate medical degree programme at The University of Manchester.
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