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2026
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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11:27
Europe/London
A major French policy designed to make hotel prices more competitive online may not have worked as intended, but it did unlock cheaper deals for customers booking directly with hotels.
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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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An academic from The University of has been shortlisted for one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for political writing after publishing a deeply personal account of his experiences of hidden homelessness as a teenager.
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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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24
April
2026
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12:01
Europe/London
A major international study involving researchers from The University of has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how long people live. Using a new statistical approach to overcome gaps in global data, the research …
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22
April
2026
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15:28
Europe/London
Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US keeps coming back to haunt him. It has now emerged that Mandelson was granted security clearance by the Foreign Office, despite concerns raised during the vetting process. …
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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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10:20
Europe/London
A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: “Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they don’t watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of sh*t.”
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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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15
April
2026
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09:55
Europe/London
A new study led by Dr Andrea Nini at The University of has found that a grammar-based approach to language analysis can match or outperform advanced AI systems in identifying who wrote a text. The method, called LambdaG, uses patterns in …
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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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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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25
March
2026
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12:04
Europe/London
The University of 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.
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25
March
2026
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10:56
Europe/London
The University of 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 …
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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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16
March
2026
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18:27
Europe/London
The University of 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 …
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13
March
2026
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10:51
Europe/London
Faye Holland will lead the groundbreaking partnership between two of the UK’s leading innovation cities as the newly-appointed Cambridge x Partnership Director.
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12
March
2026
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08:00
Europe/London
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.
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09
March
2026
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12:34
Europe/London
The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social sciences in understanding and …
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04
March
2026
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11:44
Europe/London
On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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