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Jeremy Corbyn speaks at launch of clothing poverty campaign
23 Sep 2022
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn MP has spoken at the launch of a new campaign to expose clothing poverty during the current cost of living crisis, ...
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New Article on The interplay of entrepreneurial ecosystems and global value chains
23 Sep 2022
Despite the growing interest in the concept of entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE), the structure of value-adding activities within ecosystems remains ...
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Prof Frank Mort reflects on the death of our ‘Queen of union’
22 Sep 2022
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, our President and Vice-Chancellor, already expressed The University’s profound condolences to the Royal Family on ...
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Guilt by Association, A Black History Month Event
22 Sep 2022
In a recent conspiracy case in Manchester, prosecutors were able to build a group case against several black teenagers and have them convicted after ...
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Black History Month Lecture with Professor David Olusoga OBE
22 Sep 2022
David Olusoga is Professor of Public History at The University of Manchester, specialising in the British Empire and how different communities ...
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Manchester Institute of Innovation Research to welcome EU-SPRI funded research visitor
22 Sep 2022
Marcos Antón Tejón will be joining us for 3 months from 15 September 2022 until 22 December 2022 to carry out a research visit, supervised by Mabel...
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Major “levelling up” report launches in Rochdale
21 Sep 2022
Senior academics, policy makers, local government officials and business people have gathered in Rochdale for the launch of a major new report written...
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Alumnus named as Writer in Residence for 2024 European Capital of Culture
21 Sep 2022
Manchester alumnus David Hartley has been named by Estonian city Tartu as ‘Writer in Residence’ for their time as European Capital of Culture in ...
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Sir Peter Bazalgette Keynote Lecture: “Innovation, Growth and the Creative Industries”
15 Sep 2022
From his extensive career and experience, and once described as 'the most influential man in British broadcasting,’ Sir Peter Bazalgette will be ...
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New article on Research governance and the dynamics of science
14 Sep 2022
This article offers a framework for the study of research governance effects on scientific fields framed by notions of research quality and the ...
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R&D collaboration between leading and lagging areas of the UK would boost innovation
9 Sep 2022
The recent white paper on levelling up has highlighted the damage caused by socioeconomic inequality and the importance of a more place-based, ...
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Charlotte Wetton surreal poetry collection acquired by The Emma Press
8 Sep 2022
Centre for New Writing PhD candidate Charlotte Wetton has had a collection of surreal poetry acquired by The Emma Press, an independent publishing ...
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Tongue Drum electric composition wins international prizes
8 Sep 2022
Professor of Electroacoustic Music Composition and Director of the Electroacoustic Music Studios (MANTIS) at The University of Manchester Prof David...
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Creative Manchester appoints new research leads
8 Sep 2022
Since becoming a research platform at The University of Manchester, Creative Manchester has witnessed immense growth, nurturing exciting research and...
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‘Writers sure enough’: Mentoring school children in poetry
8 Sep 2022
At first I wasn't sure I was the right person to act as a mentor for the schools poetry competition. After all I was – I am – primarily a fiction...
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New campaign launches to showcase links with Ukrainian universities
8 Sep 2022
The #TwinForHope campaign has been launched by Universities UK in order to highlight how partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are making...
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How are everyday scientific practices influenced by automation and digitalization?
6 Sep 2022
Digital technologies and robotics are often expected to release knowledge workers from routine work – typically framed as ‘mundane’ – freeing...
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Researchers win international award for study on supporting care home residents
2 Sep 2022
A study led by researchers at the University of Manchester has been selected by the Mather Institute as the Gold Award recipient of their 2022 ...
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Author and broadcaster Jeffrey Boakye joins The University of Manchester
31 Aug 2022
The University of Manchester is delighted to confirm the appointment of Jeffrey Boakye as a Senior Teaching Fellow in Manchester Institute of ...
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Over half of children in England and Wales now born to unmarried parents
25 Aug 2022
In 2021, more babies – 51% – were born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales than to those in a marriage or civil partnership for the first ...
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Manchester Literature Festival announces luminous line-up for October 2022
24 Aug 2022
Manchester Literature Festival, the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester are partnering again for this October’s exciting Literature Live...
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Hot and dry conditions in UK causing unprecedented extreme wildfire danger
11 Aug 2022
Record temperatures and dry weather in the UK this summer are causing exceptionally high levels of danger from extreme wildfires, according to ...
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Prehistoric Brits used rare rock crystals to mark burial sites, research finds
10 Aug 2022
Distinctive and rare rock crystals were moved over long distances by Early Neolithic Brits and were used to mark their burial sites, according to ...
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MIOIR Doctoral Researcher selected for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
1 Aug 2022
During the last months (June and July), Sebastián had the opportunity to travel to the United States, where he participated in a series of ...
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Climate Change Micropoetry Competition winners chosen on hottest day
1 Aug 2022
The theme for this year’s Micropoetry Competition of ‘Climate Change’ could not have been more fitting for the judges’ deliberations, which ...
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Professor Elvira Uyarra appointed as Executive Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
28 Jul 2022
Professor Uyarra will follow in the footsteps of Professor Jonatan Pinkse, who has led MIOIR for the last 3 years and will finish his term as ...
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The British Academy recognises Manchester academics for their expertise
22 Jul 2022
A number of academics from The University of Manchester have today been recognised for their knowledge and expertise by being elected as Fellows of ...
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Student with terminal brain condition graduates from university
19 Jul 2022
A student with a terminal condition has shown incredible strength and triumphed over adversity by graduating from her degree at The University of ...
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Interview: Sabine Sharp discusses Trans Healthcare
18 Jul 2022
SALC recently sat down with Sabine Sharp, a former PhD student and organiser of the annual Sexuality Summer School. We asked them to reflect on the ...
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Music, poetry and the environment collide at Songs of Sustainability event
18 Jul 2022
On 17th June 2022, the School of Arts, Languages and Culture, in collaboration with the Manchester Opera Project, presented an evening of music ...
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Upon Reflection: Creativity, Health and Wellbeing Café
14 Jul 2022
In June, Creative Manchester hosted the Creativity, Health and Wellbeing Café, an informal lunch opportunity for researchers to connect with those ...
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Millions more at risk from dangerous summer temperatures if climate goals aren’t met
14 Jul 2022
Health-threatening heatwaves will become more intense due to climate change, putting millions more people at risk from dangerous summer temperatures, ...
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People’s Choice Award Winner Revealed for 2022 UK-China International Photography Competition
6 Jul 2022
MANCHESTER 6 July 2022 – A tender moment between an older couple captured the hearts of voters for this year’s People’s Choice Award for the ...
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Archaeologists carry out first dig at tomb linked to King Arthur
1 Jul 2022
Archaeologists from The University of Manchester have started a dig at a 5,000-year-old tomb linked to King Arthur, hoping to answer some of the ...
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Animation highlights importance of microplastics research in driving water company investigations
30 Jun 2022
A new animation has highlighted how The University of Manchester’s research on microplastic pollution in rivers has helped to drive investigations ...
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Inflation: how experts pick goods to track price changes and what it says about UK consumers
29 Jun 2022
For the first time in several generations, inflation is a concern for people in the UK. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 9% in the year to April...
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Music in Mind Remote study
29 Jun 2022
The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) has awarded researchers at The University of Manchester, Manchester Camerata, and the Greater ...
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Creative Writing and Language Diversity at the Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2022
29 Jun 2022
15-19 June 2022 saw the return of Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries. Following the success of last year’s ...
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American Studies students receive BAAS recognition for outstanding essays
29 Jun 2022
Each year, the British Association of American Studies (BAAS) seeks essays that explore an aspect of the American experience, researched and written ...
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Charity approved by WHO to respond to disasters and war zones
23 Jun 2022
A medical aid charity based at The University of Manchester has been awarded special status by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and will now be ...
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HCRI ‘Words For Your World’ National Writing School Competition Winners Announced
23 Jun 2022
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute has announced the winners, runners up and commended entries of their ‘Words For Your World’ ...
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University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference
20 Jun 2022
Energy sector academics, experts, practitioners, decision-makers, advocates and business sector representatives from all across the world are ...
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WATCH: Creative Climate Resilience in action at St George’s Day parade
17 Jun 2022
The Creative Climate Resilience project has produced a video documenting its work in the community to bring climate change awareness via a St ...
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Older people missing out on financial support
15 Jun 2022
Around 2 million people aged 65 and older live in poverty in the UK, and many are struggling with the growing cost of living crisis.
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Manchester academic awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
15 Jun 2022
An academic from The University of Manchester has been recognised as one of the most promising science and research leaders in the country by being ...
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New award RBOC N+, Resilience Beyond Observed Capabilities
14 Jun 2022
The RBOC N+, Resilience Beyond Observed Capabilities is a new network of researchers, institutions and industry partners working on forecasting how ...
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Joe Carrick-Varty wins Eric Gregory poetry prize
14 Jun 2022
Joe Carrick-Varty, an alumnus of the Centre for New Writing at The University of Manchester, has scooped the Eric Gregory Award recognising a ...
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Upon reflection: Granada TV discussion
13 Jun 2022
On 18 May 2022, Creative Manchester hosted a roundtable discussion with David Olusoga OBE and other broadcasting vanguards to reflect on the legacy...
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SALC brings jazz, language, photography and poetry to 2022 Community Festival
13 Jun 2022
The University of Manchester Community Festival (25 June 2022) is a rare opportunity for the entire organisation to share, celebrate and have fun ...
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Students speak directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
13 Jun 2022
Students from The University of Manchester have been able to pose questions directly to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a live question and...
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