2+ week, 2+ day ago   (185+ words) New research suggests widespread use of generative AI creates new challenges for businesses seeking to stand out through their business communications In the age of AI, business communications start to look more alike. As AI makes polished communications easier to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (554+ words) The University of Manchester MIB researcher secures major fellowship to uncover the hidden weapons of microbial warfare Dr Will Smith has won a University Research Fellowship to study how bacteria use multiple weapons against rivals – work that could reveal new…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (479+ words) In February 1951, a machine the size of a room arrived at the University of Manchester. The Ferranti Mark I, the world's first commercially available general-purpose computer, came with 4,000 valves, 100,000 soldered joints and six miles of wires. The 27 kilowatts of power…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (209+ words) It was fantastic to host scientists from all over the country, from the Universities of Manchester, Oxford, Birmingham, Keele, Leeds, Loughborough, Manchester Metropolitan, Southampton, Sussex, UCL and Imperial, from Belgium, France and Sweden, as well as many of our Harwell…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (714+ words) When Manchester’s researchers wanted to program their new Ferranti Mark I computer in 1951, they had to think like the machine. This meant memorising a set of 32 symbols used to translate instructions into a form the machine could understand – symbols so…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (230+ words) The University of Manchester Innovation Factory has launched four new University spinout companies into its growing portfolio, continuing a strong year of translating world-leading research into businesses with the potential to deliver real-world impact. InformiX Pharma, C3 Biotechnologies, Precica and FLAG-Me…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (502+ words) The Manchester Institute of Innovation Research hosted the R&D Management Conference 2026 in Manchester, attracting over 600 global delegates to explore innovation amid technological disruption. This event marked the conference's return to its origin city, emphasizing creativity and resilience in research…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (297+ words) On Thursday 2nd July, the ten finalists of the 2026 Ideas with Impact Awards came together in Whitworth Hall at The University of Manchester to pitch their early-stage venture plans, for the chance to win a share of £350,000 in prize funding. Open…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (542+ words) “There’s so much to gain from just living life in a different place, even in the mundane day-to-day things we do. Watching how people interact with the city and seeing the rhythm of a place is so insightful. People often…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (379+ words) The next phase of the UK’s space capability will be defined by partnership – and The University of Manchester is at the centre of that ambition. On 12 June 2026, the University welcomed partners from across the UK’s space community to its Space…...