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Funding award for fibromyalgia research

Research

An international research project aiming to help people with fibromyalgia find the most effective exercise for managing the condition has received funding to continue its work over the next two years.

A diverse group of people sit on yoga mats facing away from the camera. They are all leaning to one side, with one arm raised over their heads as they stretch and reach sideways.
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Nursing student features in promotional video for study UK

School of Health and Society

An undergraduate nursing student at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has featured in a campaign video for Study UK – a British Council initiative supporting international students in choosing the UK for their studies.

An artist's impression of an aerial view of the Thrive Health and Wellbeing Centre, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
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Public Relations course marks landmark milestone with industry accreditation

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s MA Public Relations and Digital Communications course has marked a major milestone after being accredited by public relations’ leading trade body.

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Energy House 2.0 welcomes Manchester artist Omid Asadi for residency

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Manchester-based artist Omid Asadi has been selected as the latest artist in residence at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s cutting-edge Energy House 2.0 research facility.

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Students bring home seven national awards from this year's NaSTAs

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

It was an award-winning weekend for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s television societies as Shock and Quays both travelled to the National Student Television Awards (NaSTAs).

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Applications open for BUILD AI programme supporting business innovation

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

Microbusinesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now apply for BUILD AI, a new programme designed to help business owners understand how artificial intelligence (AI) could support their organisation.

BUILD AI (Business uplift, innovation and lean development through AI) logo
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Rebuilding Ukraine through education

Power of US

As Ukraine enters its fourth year at war with Russia, academics at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× are continuing to support students with the creation of new initiatives and teaching that could help reconstruct the country.

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Winning F1 start for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Jonathan Wheater graduated with a First Class Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and was appointed as Graduate Manufacturing Engineer at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, working on developing the team’s new engine for this season. In the...

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Is a screen time limit needed for children?

Research

The UK government has today launched guidance for parents about the amount of time under-fives should be spending on screens , as research shows around 98% of children under two use them daily.

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Greater Manchester’s universities and industry partners are powering national progress

Power of US

Leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations gathered on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to demonstrate how Greater Manchester is strengthening its position as one of the UK’s most dynamic centres of innovation and economic growth.

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