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Ancient origin of swimming in platypuses revealed

Research

A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the history of how swimming developed in platypuses and other egg laying mammals.

Duck Billed Platypus Credit: Charles Sharp
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× backs BEYOND Conference as it returns to MediaCity in 2025

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is today (Monday 28 April) announcing that is partnering again with the BEYOND conference as it returns to MediaCity this November.

MediaCity lit up by colours for Beyond Conference
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× unites global experts for cybersecurity conference, in response to rising digital threats

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

This October, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× will join forces with Ukraine’s Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics on an online cybersecurity and software engineering conference, amidst an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

Cybersecurity
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New research highlights challenging landscape for microbusinesses to adopt new technologies

Research

New research from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has highlighted more than half (57%) of microbusinesses in the Greater Manchester region are struggling to adopt new technologies due to time constraints, while 43% face barriers accessing adequate training...

AI, HR tech
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Jackie Kay and Vice-Chancellor to lead º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Literacy Symposium

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Celebrated author and º£½ÇÂÒÂ× professor Jackie Kay CBE and Vice Chancellor Nic Beech will lead a landmark symposium at the University this summer to support literacy leaders in tackling the challenging climate for reading and writing.

Jackie Kay left and Nic Beech right - both profile photos
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Sounds of the River Irwell brought to life in immersive installation for Sounds From The Other City

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

An immersive sound installation that captures the breadth and feel of the River Irwell will make its debut at the University next month for the Sounds From The Other City festival.

Hayley Suviste holding a microphone by a lead submerged in water at Kersal Wetlands
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Major grant will fund vital acoustics research

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× will lead a major research effort looking at new ways of testing products that produce high frequency sound and vibrations. Such products are becoming increasingly important and more common due to electrification and efforts...

Anechoic chamber, Newton Building, º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
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Expert comment: UK inflation drops to 2.6%

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In light of this morning’s news that UK inflation has dropped to 2.6%, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s economists, Matthew Allen and Dr Maria Paola Rana, share their thoughts.

Fruit and vegetable stall at a UK food market
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× team chosen as finalists for prestigious UK awards

School of Health and Society

A team working for the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has been shortlisted in two categories at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025.

The team nominated for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025, pictured in Uganda
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AJ Bell prize for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× journalism students generously increased

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A prize that celebrates the best writing from The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Journalism and PR students has been substantially increased to £5,000.

The MediaCity newsroom full of students
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