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Researchers at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England’s long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country’s economic performance can be explained by a simple …

As the government considers future reforms to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, a major new report has highlighted the pressures facing overstretched councils trying to deliver this support - …

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ was honoured to welcome Attorney General The Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, an esteemed alumnus, to deliver the 38th Annual Harry Street Lecture on Monday 23 March 2026.

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has strengthened its global academic reputation, showing  improvements across multiple disciplines in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, achieving four subjects ranked in the world’s top 10, 15 in …

A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across Greater Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

The legal rights designed to protect Afro-Colombian communities are not lifting them out of economic precarity - and are leaving them vulnerable to the illegal drug trade and illicit mining as a result - according to new research from The University …

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has been appointed as the UK-based Coordinating Team for the UK China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education (UKCHA), a unique forum of ten British and seven Chinese universities with …

Faye Holland will lead the groundbreaking partnership between two of the UK’s leading innovation cities as the newly-appointed Cambridge x Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Partnership Director.

New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption of green technologies around the world.

The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social sciences in understanding and …

On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.

A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them.

A new study from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.

Researchers at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ have developed a new way to design Earth-observation satellite missions that could help protect the space environment while continuing to deliver vital data for tackling global challenges, such as climate …

When Hurricane Katrina struck the USA in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has found that Katrina left another, less …

Removing sheep and other livestock entirely from upland grasslands – a strategy often promoted as a way to boost carbon storage and tackle climate change – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon, according to new research.

Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has joined forces with Wigan & Leigh College and the wider Greater Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Colleges network to deliver an ambitious new programme that places PhD researchers directly into Further Education (FE) classrooms across …

Stronger policies and accountability measures to safeguard women athletes online are being called for, as part of a new study on the issue focusing on the case of former footballer Joey Barton.

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has been recognised for its commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching by Times Higher Education (THE), with 10 subjects ranking in the top 100 in the THE World University Rankings by Subject (WURS) for …

Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned. 

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff.

A new study from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing.

Researchers at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection …

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.

A major new study from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers …

A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s most …

Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers.

Four Professors from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ have been recognised in this year’s King’s New Year Honours. Professor Sarah Sharples has been made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services …

Over the past year, the Faculty of Science and Engineering has delivered a wide range of work, from pioneering research breakthroughs to impactful collaborations and well-deserved recognitions. This review highlights a selection of the top stories …