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EU proposes steel tariff cuts: UK steel industry could face major supply chain disruption

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

The US has announced to hike tariffs on imported steel, but what does this mean for UK supply chains? Dr Jonathan Owens, supply chain expert and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School, comments:

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Lecturers conduct exclusive research on one of world's rarest film cameras

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Researchers from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× have been given exclusive access to one of the world’s most sought-after film cameras as part of a research project that could see more films shot on 65mm film.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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