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July 2024 Issue Words by Thomas Fern and Anna Pintus Double Oscar nominated, BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch CBE (BA Drama 1999) is like any other Manchester graduate. Talk to him about his university days and the conversation quickly turns to music, culture, the nightlife, and those first nights in Owens Park Tower. […]
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25 July 2024 Women treated for ovarian cancer caused by an inherited faulty gene have a lower risk of developing breast cancer following that treatment, new research from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University of Manchester has revealed. MFT researchers say it is likely this is because of the platinum-based chemotherapy that
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, businesses face the ongoing challenge of keeping their workforce up-to-date with the latest skills and knowledge. While hiring new talent might seem like an immediate solution to a knowledge or skills gap, investing in continuous professional development (CPD) to reskill existing employees can offer substantial long-term benefits. Here are
17 July 2024 Scientists have developed a new approach to store and distribute crucial protein therapeutics without the need for fridges or freezers. The breakthrough, published in the journal Nature, could significantly improve accessibility of essential protein-based drugs in developing countries where cold storage infrastructure may be lacking, helping efforts to diagnose and treat more people
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With alarming headlines from the World Economic Forum that 85 billion jobs will be displaced over the next five years and videos appearing to show robots playing advanced table tennis, it is no wonder that many of our students and staff are worried about what future careers will look like. I think the future looks bright though.
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July 2024 Issue Words by Louisa Hann Image by NASA on Unsplash As the University’s Global Development Institute (GDI) reflects on its legacy, it’s also adapting and rethinking its role for the 21st century. Founded in 1958 as the Department of Overseas Administrative Studies, the now Global Development Institute (GDI) expanded to become the Institute
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July 2024 Issue Words by Natasha Warren Illustration by Jane Naylor 2024 is a special moment for The University of Manchester, as we reach an incredible milestone: our bicentenary. This year we’re celebrating 200 years of learning, innovation and research. 200 years of our incredible people and community. 200 years of global influence and making
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July 2024 Issue Words by Professor Alice Larkin, Enna Bartlett Illustration by Jane Naylor Manchester and energy are closely intertwined. The epicentre of the Industrial Revolution, we led global energy innovation, becoming the birthplace of engineering and nuclear physics. Yet, as consumption of energy resources grew in the city and across the globe, negative consequences
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July 2024 Issue Words by Emma Devany For 200 years, brilliant minds have been pioneering, innovating and discovering at Manchester, shaping the world as it exists today. Bicentenary Way, a striking new installation set in the heart of Brunswick Park, celebrates these people. Opened as part of Universally Manchester Festival, the installation features more than 100
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July 2024 Issue Words by Dipika Mummery Our bicentenary isn’t the only anniversary we celebrate this year: we’re also marking the foundation of the medical school and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), as well as the isolation of wonder material graphene. Training doctors for 200 years Manchester has a long
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