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2026
04
March
2026
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11:44
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On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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26
February
2026
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10:19
Europe/London
A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them.
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25
February
2026
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14:18
Europe/London
Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a widespread and underreported issue across the UK. According to official statistics, more than 200,000 …
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24
February
2026
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13:11
Europe/London
A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.
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24
February
2026
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12:22
Europe/London
On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in Manchester to demonstrate how …
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20
February
2026
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13:05
Europe/London
Businesses increasingly recognise that nature is not just a backdrop to economic activity but its foundation. This perspective shaped the recent event, Business Impact: Driving Biodiversity Recovery Through Business Action, where researchers, …
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13
February
2026
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12:35
Europe/London
Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised internationally as one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow …
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13
February
2026
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12:19
Europe/London
When Hurricane Katrina struck the USA in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Manchester has found that Katrina left another, less …
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13
February
2026
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11:30
Europe/London
Law Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and Ricardo Buendia delivered a policy report, published by the European Commission and supported by the NGO Migration Policy Group, on the unexplored area of the regulation and application of the prohibition of issuing …
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11
February
2026
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16:39
Europe/London
Artificial intelligence could help people who feel overwhelmed, excluded or disadvantaged when dealing with everyday tasks like paying energy bills or booking healthcare appointments, according to a new study involving researchers from The …
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10
February
2026
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15:48
Europe/London
The CreaTech Network series returns in 2026, bringing together creatives, researchers, and industry partners. This year’s events explore how AI is shaping entertainment, cultural heritage, and open-source creative tools, with in-person sessions …
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02
February
2026
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16:33
Europe/London
Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
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30
January
2026
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16:55
Europe/London
A byelection has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour party and a temperature check on the state of multi-party politics in the North. Although Labour won the …
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26
January
2026
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11:04
Europe/London
The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineering through …
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26
January
2026
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10:00
Europe/London
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.
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20
January
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Working with the Mayoral Authorities Creative Health Network (MACHN), convened by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater London Authority, the network will map policy alignment and challenges across mayoral areas and establish a first of …
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16
January
2026
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12:34
Europe/London
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing.
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15
January
2026
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11:43
Europe/London
The symposium explored research and current practice in the arts with leading industry partner Manchester Camerata. The third in a series of Think Tank events discussed themes emerging from ‘location’ as interrogated by a diverse range of voices and …
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15
January
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Recent reports that the United States has launched military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife mark one of the clearest violations of international law in recent decades. Beyond the immediate geopolitical shock, …
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15
January
2026
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08:30
Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection …
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14
January
2026
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13:48
Europe/London
For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.
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14
January
2026
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08:00
Europe/London
A major new study from The University of Manchester has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers …
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13
January
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s most …
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12
January
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), a new hub dedicated to advancing educational excellence and innovation across our community.
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07
January
2026
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18:51
Europe/London
Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers.
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07
January
2026
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14:11
Europe/London
The exhibition displayed the 30 finalists in the 7th annual UK-China International Photography Competition, founded and run by the University of Manchester’s Manchester China Institute.Ambassador Wilson thanked the He’nan University of …
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07
January
2026
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12:28
Europe/London
As Nairobi’s skyline climbs ever higher, life for those living on the city’s edges is being transformed - and not always for the better.
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2025
23
December
2025
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12:17
Europe/London
A Saturday morning football club in Manchester is doing more than just scoring goals - it’s helping a community rebuild its identity.Founded in 2021, Konger FC is a football team made up of Hong Kongers who have relocated to Manchester, …
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22
December
2025
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13:29
Europe/London
The Politics Department is excited to share the success of their inaugural event on careers in international politics, which attracted an impressive student turnout, highlighting the growing interest in global career opportunities among our …
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19
December
2025
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16:20
Europe/London
Dr Miri Firth’s work on rethinking assessment through choice and purpose has gained national and international recognition, including coverage in Higher Education Digest and invitations to deliver keynotes and panels for Advance HE, the …
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