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Ancient origin of swimming in platypuses revealed
A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the history of how swimming developed in platypuses and other egg laying mammals.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× backs BEYOND Conference as it returns to MediaCity in 2025
The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is today (Monday 28 April) announcing that is partnering again with the BEYOND conference as it returns to MediaCity this November.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× unites global experts for cybersecurity conference, in response to rising digital threats
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.
New research highlights challenging landscape for microbusinesses to adopt new technologies
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...
Jackie Kay and Vice-Chancellor to lead º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Literacy Symposium
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.
Sounds of the River Irwell brought to life in immersive installation for Sounds From The Other City
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.
Major grant will fund vital acoustics research
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...
Expert comment: UK inflation drops to 2.6%
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.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× team chosen as finalists for prestigious UK awards
A team working for the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has been shortlisted in two categories at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025.
AJ Bell prize for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× journalism students generously increased
A prize that celebrates the best writing from The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Journalism and PR students has been substantially increased to £5,000.