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2026
20
May
2026
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14:59
Europe/London
A choir of refugee and asylum-seeking women in the UK are making their voices heard with support from a University of researcher.
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19
May
2026
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16:33
Europe/London
Staff and students from across The University of came together on 8 May 2026 for Convivial Futures: Living well together on a climate-ravaged planet, a symposium organised by the sustainability network within the School of …
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19
May
2026
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11:43
Europe/London
Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.
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19
May
2026
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09:47
Europe/London
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers’ mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of ’s #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study …
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12
May
2026
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14:47
Europe/London
Countries that are better prepared for climate change are becoming more attractive to international students while more vulnerable nations are losing their appeal, according to a major new global study involving researchers from The University of …
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12
May
2026
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11:46
Europe/London
A major study by researchers at The University of has found that transforming a neglected park in West Gorton led to lasting increases in walking, social interaction and time spent outdoors.
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06
May
2026
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17:09
Europe/London
A new book by The University of ’s Dr Alex Baratta has revealed how deeply ingrained accent prejudice remains in British society - from classrooms to job interviews - and why it’s time to challenge it.
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05
May
2026
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11:47
Europe/London
The University of is proud to announce that Professor Cecilia Wong has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), one of the highest accolades in the global planning profession.
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01
May
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Researchers from The University of are calling for urgent changes to how children and young people are asked to take part in research, warning that current consent systems often fail to reflect their voices, experiences and rights.
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30
April
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
Researchers from The University of have worked directly with teenage girls to uncover what they believe could help turn the tide on rising rates of anxiety and low mood.
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22
April
2026
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15:57
Europe/London
The 9th annual International Conference on English Pronunciation: Issues & Practices (EPIP) was hosted in for the first time this month, co-organised by colleagues within the Institute of …
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22
April
2026
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14:29
Europe/London
A major international study involving researchers from The University of has found that rising global demand for beef is a key force behind deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
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22
April
2026
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13:40
Europe/London
The number of children who are educated at home has increased markedly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated 175,900 (1.5%) of school-aged children being electively home educated in England during the 2024/25 academic year. …
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17
April
2026
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11:24
Europe/London
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of . A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase …
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16
April
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
A major new international study led by The University of has revealed how policymakers around the world are becoming far more active in constructing affordable housing. Drawing on evidence from cities including Salford, Shanghai, Nairobi …
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16
April
2026
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09:00
Europe/London
A new book by The University of ’s Dr Pritish Behuria explores how Rwanda rebuilt its economy after the 1994 genocide to become one of Africa’s most frequently cited development success stories, while questioning whether its current growth …
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16
April
2026
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08:30
Europe/London
Researchers at The University of have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12-15, the study …
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01
April
2026
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12:48
Europe/London
Researchers at The University of 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 …
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26
March
2026
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14:04
Europe/London
Sixth form pupils from three Greater schools are being mentored by students from the University's Institute of Education to help prepare them for university.
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26
March
2026
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08:00
Europe/London
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 - …
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24
March
2026
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12:08
Europe/London
A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across Greater .
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17
March
2026
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15:00
Europe/London
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 …
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26
February
2026
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10:19
Europe/London
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.
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24
February
2026
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12:22
Europe/London
On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in to demonstrate how …
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20
February
2026
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13:05
Europe/London
Businesses increasingly recognise that nature is not just a backdrop to economic activity but its foundation. This perspective shaped the recent event, Business Impact: Driving Biodiversity Recovery Through Business Action, where researchers, …
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13
February
2026
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12:35
Europe/London
Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of 's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised internationally as one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow …
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02
February
2026
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16:33
Europe/London
Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of .
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26
January
2026
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10:00
Europe/London
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned.
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16
January
2026
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13:36
Europe/London
Academics from the University of 's School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Medical Sciences are working together to celebrate diversity and inclusion and challenge the orthodoxy of …
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16
January
2026
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12:34
Europe/London
A new study from The University of has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing.
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