Where did it all begin? Manchester Uni scientist on mission to shed light on origins of universe
Mankind could take one giant leap closer to understanding the origins of the universe thanks to the University of Manchester.
‘Devastating’ global impact of parasitic worms and allergies may be eradicated thanks to Manchester Uni study
Parasitic worms and allergies have a ‘devastating’ impact on the lives of billions around the globe – but now the University of Manchester is taking steps to tackle our currently ‘limited’ understanding of these conditions and how to treat them.
Breast cancer relapse could be thing of past with Manchester uni breakthrough
The team Manchester university have developed a new combination of drugs in attempt to tackle the disease.
Ebola ‘no deadlier’ than 40 years ago, Manchester University scientists claim
A team at the university has used cutting-edge computer analysis to track the virus in the recent outbreak and have been surprised by some of the results.
Sale mum of meningitis survivor says NHS vaccine cheaper than son’s £3m care
The life-saving vaccine is currently available privately, but Manchester meningitis ambassador Christine Etheridge, whose son Ben contracted the disease in 2004 when he was just three, believes it should be provided by the NHS.
Feng shui for an A? Colourful ‘clever classrooms’ boost grades, says Salford Uni
Changing the colour, lighting and decor in classrooms can positively affect the academic performance of children across the UK, claims new research by the University of Salford.
Manchester library’s pulping of 240k books was ‘dawn of digital age but ruin of culture’
Academics have spoken out on the apparent loss of 240,000 reference books from Manchester Central Library, with some calling it ‘regrettable’ that library bosses are allowing the digital age to replace physical texts.
Kiss goodbye to awkward: Witty Scope Valentine’s cards challenge disability taboos
Disabled charity Scope has released a series of tongue-in-cheek cards designed to get the British public to ‘kiss the awkward goodbye’ this Valentine’s Day.
Pink pigeon puzzle: Dozy relative of the dodo ‘confused by coos’ of invasive species
Dwindling numbers of the ‘pink pigeon’ could see the highly-endangered bird soon go the same way as its relative the dodo – yet new research from a Manchester university may have the answer to save it.
IVF breakthrough: Manchester Uni deliver new hope to prospective mums
Most women trying to get pregnant through IVF are faced with sadness and disappointment as only one in four treatments are successful – but now the University of Manchester might have the solution.
One in four children live below poverty line in Manchester, say university experts
More than one in four children are living in poverty in Greater Manchester according to shocking figures produced by university experts.