RBE news
- Turning waste into wealth – and more
Researchers use bacteria to convert plastic waste into human therapeutics, including insulin (18 Dec 2024) - Pioneering vascular dementia researchers earn 'Heart Hero' accolade
Manchester team win public vote for their favourite British Heart Foundation funded research project addressing some of the biggest challenges in cardiovascular disease. (17 Dec 2024) - Climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact
Researchers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) to establish a research observatory studying the role land rights play in a just transition to a decarbonised future. (16 Dec 2024) - Distinguished Service Award for self-confessed “academic misfit”
Professor Claire Alexander receives 2024 Distinguished Service British Sociology Award for her extraordinary life as a sociologist. (12 Dec 2024) - Research culture and environment – diverse and rewarding careers
The development of our researchers is at the heart of all we do – find out more about our opportunities and initiatives and the lived experiences of our research community (11 Dec 2024) - More honours for Great Science Share team
Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub recognised in Hidden REF 2024 competition – and two of its campaigns have been awarded UNESCO patronage. (11 Dec 2024) - University awards three Honorary Research Fellowships
Meet trio recognised for their outstanding contribution to our region’s vibrant creative and cultural industries sector, who will embark on research projects aligning with research themes within the University’s Creative Manchester Research Platform (09 Dec 2024) - Five Manchester colleagues appointed to REF pilot panels
Our staff to help deliver an expanded definition of research excellence – recognising the wide range of research, roles and people – as part of Research Excellence Framework People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot panels. (06 Dec 2024) - Experts challenge UK policymakers over serious hydrogen challenges
On Hydrogen, a new publication from Policy@Manchester, gives expert analysis, evidence and policy recommendations on tackling the UK’s key hydrogen policy challenges. (06 Dec 2024) - More government guidance on research security
Colleagues are asked to watch a short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – this time, overseas presentations (05 Dec 2024) - Research Lifecycle Programme (RLP) Showcase 2025
A chance for researchers and Professional Services colleagues to come together and discover the positive impact RLP is having on our research environment – on Wednesday, 5 February (05 Dec 2024) - Economics Professor appointed to Science Advisory Council
Professor Sonya Krutikova has been appointed to the newly established Science Advisory Council by the Department of Education. (04 Dec 2024) - Manchester celebrates 200 years of excellence with new Studentships and Fellowships
To celebrate its Bicentenary, Manchester will build on its research excellence legacy and invest in the future with an ambitious programme to fund and support researchers across its faculties. (28 Nov 2024) - University receives $1.3m donation to create new cancer research fund
Alumna Judith Sear accelerates our cancer research impact with generous gift to our North American Foundation for The University of Manchester (NAFUM), creating the Sear Family Cancer Research Fund (27 Nov 2024) - New call: Manchester/ Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) research fund
The next round of funding is now open (27 Nov 2024) - Project Unity secures government investment
Researchers secure share of multimillion-pound investment from the Department for Business and Trade Research to work towards a net-zero automotive industry (27 Nov 2024) - University researchers ranked in global top 1% most influential academics
More than a dozen colleagues feature in list demonstrating remarkable and far-reaching influence in their field, through rankings built on rigorous citation analysis. (22 Nov 2024) - Join our Research Communications Conference 2025
Save the date – Wednesday, 5 March 2025 – to develop the skills you need to reach new audiences (20 Nov 2024) - University celebrates success in global subject rankings
We’ve risen in the global Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Subject Rankings results for 2024 and been ranked top in UK for four subject areas (14 Nov 2024) - Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace
Carly McLachlan, four-time Grammy Award winner Nile Rodgers, government officials, business leaders and climate organisations attend exclusive conference hosted by King Charles III. (14 Nov 2024) - Get ready for the next Research Review Exercise (RRE)
The next annual mandatory exercise for all REF-eligible staff will be opening in January 2025. (14 Nov 2024) - Funding for health inequalities research
Team Research Micro-catalyst 2024-25 is now open (12 Nov 2024) - Research and Impact @ Manchester (Autumn 2024)
A message from Professor Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research (29 Oct 2024) - Senate report – major achievements and awards
Congratulations to our colleagues for the recent major achievements and major funding, reported in the latest Senate report (October 2024) (29 Oct 2024) - Writing for The Conversation
Share your research with a wider audience (29 Oct 2024) - Digital Futures events focus on security
Two interdisciplinary events focusing on digital trust and security – book now (29 Oct 2024) - International placement opportunities for our PGRs
How to apply for The Turing Scheme - the UK government's global programme for studying and working abroad (29 Oct 2024) - New Director of Manchester Doctoral College (MDC)
Professor Elly Cartwright appointed head of centre that works to enrich the postgraduate research experience (28 Oct 2024) - Research Culture and Environment here at Manchester
Building better research cultures together (28 Oct 2024) - Viewpoint: Impactful research and – importantly – how we get there
Read our latest Viewpoint post from Professor Melissa Westwood. Share your experiences and ideas as we start a conversation about research culture and environment here at Manchester. (28 Oct 2024) - 2024/25 Opening Up Research programme
Launch of this year's collaborative initiative to promote and support open research practices here at Manchester (28 Oct 2024) - Manchester academic appointed to REF panel
Professor Toni Haastrup appointed to People and Diversity Advisory Panel of the Research Excellence Framework (25 Oct 2024) - UKRI Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account funding available
Apply for research and innovation funding – contact Knowledge Exchange Partnerships Team for advice at least one month before deadline (Wednesday, 4 December) (24 Oct 2024) - Graphene celebrates its first 20 years
How Nobel Prize winning wonder material – isolated with sticky tape in a Friday night experiment – is making a difference to our lives (22 Oct 2024) - Transforming healthcare for a greener tomorrow
Tyndall Centre researchers work with Bupa to create roadmap for health organisations to reach environmental goals (22 Oct 2024) - University joins European initiative to advance Multimessenger Astrophysics
Researchers at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics join collaboration in new field, combining data from multiple sources – or messengers – for a more comprehensive understanding than traditional astronomy alone. (18 Oct 2024) - New government guidance on research security
Colleagues are asked to watch a short video, giving a scenario you may face and how to mitigate against it – more guidance videos to come (17 Oct 2024) - University researchers awarded £2 million in global bioeconomy initiative
Manchester Institute of Biotechnology team joins interdisciplinary centre bringing "real-world solutions, from improved recycling to new bioplastics, to build a sustainable circular economy." (15 Oct 2024) - Identifying new global health challenges
Four new research questions to improve global health outcomes, co-produced by University researchers and their international partners, discussed at symposium as part of our Bicentenary celebrations. (14 Oct 2024) - Our sustainability project with Massive Attack put to the test, Nature reports
“We’re a critical friend, but in a jolly packet,” Professor Carly McLachlan explains their innovative collaboration and its promising impact in a profile in top science journal. (10 Oct 2024)