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Evolution in Action: Tuberculosis influences immune genetics in wild meerkats

Research

A groundbreaking long-term study into a population of meerkats in Africa has revealed how evolutionary changes can be driven by a lethal pathogen.

Dr. Nadine Müller-Klein observing a meercat in the field
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× lecturers and five alumni star in Marina Abramović's new four-hour epic

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× lecturers and five star alumni are performing in a highly-anticipated new immersive show that is debuting in Manchester this week.

Women in Balkan attire in Balkan Erotic Epic
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× professor on gravity-defying journey to improve astronauts’ bone health

Research

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Paul Comfort , has completed two weeks of research and testing to help improve the musculoskeletal health of future astronauts in conditions designed to mimic space.

Dr Paul Comfort portrait
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× professor discusses AI concerns on ‘This Is MediaCity’ podcast

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Professor Andy Miah, Chair of Science Communication and Future Media, appeared on ‘This Is MediaCity’ podcast last week to speak about Artificial Intelligence.

Andy Miah
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Free public events explore ‘Our Working Lives’ as ESRC Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× will host 20 free public events as part of the UK-wide Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Festival of Social Science 2025 , running from Saturday 18 October to Saturday 8 November. 

A graphic depicting the Festival of Social Science
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Student provides platform for advice from former American prisoners in historic project

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A BA TV and Radio Production student secured the opportunity to share the stories of former American prisoners and their advice for younger generations as part of a historic project dating back more than 20 years.

A man in a white shirt and white baseball cap speaks to a camera
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Award-winning poet Jardel Rodrigues performs powerful tribute to research at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× that is shaping the world

Research

In celebration of National Poetry Day, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has unveiled an inspiring new poem that shines a spotlight on the pioneering research taking place across the University. Written and performed by award-winning poet and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× alumnus...

Jardel Rodrigues
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Professor Vicky Halliwell appointed PVC Dean of School of Health and Society

School of Health and Society

Professor Vicky Halliwell has been appointed into the role of PVC (Pro Vice-Chancellor) Dean of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s School of Health and Society.

Professor Vicky Halliwell portrait
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‘Socially Engaged’ Photographers appointed by University

University Campus

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is delighted to announce the appointment of three ‘socially engaged’ photographers as part of its partnership with RHS Garden Bridgewater and Open Eye Gallery Liverpool.

Three people looking at an iPhone camera in a garden
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× lecturer receives International Athletic Training and Therapy award

School of Health and Society

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Michael Carolan has been presented with an International Athletic Training and Therapy Day award.

Mike speaking with his arm extended
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