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Ethnic profiler for every part of England and Wales available online 27 Aug 2013 | 01:56 pm
A fascinating free interactive tool has been published online by University of Manchester researchers, which allows you to calculate the ethnic profile of where you live.
Nice genes! What makes you genetically compatible with your partner? 26 Aug 2013 | 04:09 pm
A University of Manchester professor and his wife have had their own DNA analysed for compatibility as part of the research for a new book out this week (August 29).
Professor takes festival trip 23 Aug 2013 | 04:34 pm
Two University of Manchester experts on performance in conflict zones are hitting the scene at three hip music festivals this summer, alongside a series of international performers who they have broug...
Insoles provide little arthritis pain relief new study shows 21 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
Specially-angled insoles may not do much to relieve pain for people with knee osteoarthritis, suggests a new review of past studies.
University Challenge: can Manchester make it three in a row? 21 Aug 2013 | 08:07 pm
The University of Manchester is bidding to achieve an unprecedented third successive University Challenge title as the new series gets underway on Monday.
Nathan joins the graphene revolution 21 Aug 2013 | 08:02 pm
The University has appointed a Business Development and Strategy Director for graphene to attract some of the world’s biggest companies to partner with the National Graphene Institute.
Prestigious Royal Society Fellowship award for Geologist 19 Aug 2013 | 11:39 pm
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Research Fellow Dr Nick Smith has been awarded a prestigious four-year Industry Fellowship by the Royal Society.
Plants can change greenhouse gas emissions after warming 19 Aug 2013 | 05:32 pm
Different moorland plants, particularly heather and cotton grass, can strongly influence climate warming effects on greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Lancaster University, The University of M...
'Manchester is Britain’s city of languages' 15 Aug 2013 | 03:33 am
Manchester is the UK’s language capital, according to researchers at The University of Manchester.
Growing population of older prisoners need more health and social care services 14 Aug 2013 | 05:51 pm
More needs to be done in prisons to look after a growing population of older male prisoners, according to research by The University of Manchester.