Transformers conference comes to Manchester
(09 Sep 2010)
A major seminar bringing together experts from the world of electrical insulation will be held at The University of Manchester next week.
Talking about the weather
(08 Sep 2010)
Weather extremes in the North and South Poles and their rapidly-changing climates are the latest subjects of a fascinating series of podcasts about our atmosphere.
Renowned poverty thinkers mark CPRC’s tenth birthday
(08 Sep 2010)
A group of renowned thinkers are taking part in a landmark conference at The University of Manchester to mark the tenth anniversary of an international partnership of universities, research institutes and NGOs formed to fight chronic poverty.
Manchester student is Britain’s top black graduate
(06 Sep 2010)
A University of Manchester PhD student and budding entrepreneur has today been named as the most outstanding black student in Britain.
Young Black women at increased risk of self-harm, study shows
(01 Sep 2010)
Young, Black women are significantly more likely to self-harm than people from other ethnic groups, according to new research.
Manchester conference to discuss 'the Lord of the flies'
(01 Sep 2010)
Over 350 scientists from around the world are gathering at The University of Manchester for ‘Neurofly’, the 13th conference on Drosophila neurobiology, which starts today and runs until 5 September.
Body clock drugs could ease psychiatric disorders and jet lag
(24 Aug 2010)
University of Manchester researchers have successfully used a drug to reset and restart the natural 24-hour body clock of mice in the lab. The ability to do this in a mammal opens up the possibility of dealing with a range of human difficulties, including some psychiatric disorders, jet lag and the health impacts of shift work.
Study throws spotlight on lesbian parenting
(19 Aug 2010)
Lesbians who turn to sperm donors to conceive are finding it easier to do so, but only if they have the money to pay for it, according to a new study.
Whitworth makes Lever Prize shortlist
(17 Aug 2010)
The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery has been nominated for the 2011 Lever Prize for the second year in a row.
Terrible price for wildlife trade laid bare
(16 Aug 2010)
A new book published this month accuses Governments and NGOs of increasingly giving tacit approval to widespread human rights abuses in the name of wildlife conservation in Africa.
Lovell Telescope helps ‘citizen scientists’ make an exciting find
(13 Aug 2010)
Scientists from the University of Manchester have helped classify the first pulsar ever discovered by members of the public.
Stone Age remains are Britain's earliest house
(10 Aug 2010)
Archaeologists working on Stone Age remains at a site in North Yorkshire say it contains Britain's earliest surviving house.
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