Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’ The Guardian - UK · May 26
Nigel Farage's Reform UK could 'come through the middle' to win Gorton and Denton by-election - new analysis A split in the Left-leaning vote may pave the way for a Reform victory, says Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science at Manchester University Evening Standard · Feb 13
Farage's Reform UK will find winning Gorton and Denton by-election 'tough nut to crack,' new analysis The party would need a 'massive swing' from Labour and the vote on the Left to split, according to Rob Ford, Politics Professor at Manchester University Evening Standard · Jan 29
Scientists say this morning after pill could save thousands of young women from breast cancer It's bringing hope for young women. We Got This Covered · Nov 6, 2025
Ken Brown obituary Other lives: Senior lecturer in anthropology at Manchester University who founded the Mediterraneans review The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
Michael Evans obituary Other lives: Manchester University lecturer who became an authority on Karl Marx The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
GCHQ intern jailed over data breach which risked exposing 17 colleagues Manchester University computer science student Hasaan Arshad, 25, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Computer Misuse Act. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Lou Kushnick obituary Other lives: American Studies and sociology lecturer with a specialism in race relations The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025
Brain implants to treat epilepsy, arthritis, or even incontinence? They may be closer than you think Startups around the world are engaging in clinical trials in a sector that could change lives – and be worth more than £15bn by the 2030s The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Maurice Wright obituary Other lives: Former professor of government at Manchester University whose focus shifted from Whitehall to the tiger economies of Asia The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Philosophy student jailed for 18 years for running over her fiance in car Alice Wood, 24, murdered Ryan Watson near their Cheshire home after she ‘lost her temper’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024
Patients with rare cancers given hope by UK-led ‘drug-match’ trial Tumours reduce with treatment licensed for more common cancers The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
'UK's youngest self-made billionaire' shares how food poisoning kickstarted his business Johnny Boufarhat's start-up business is now worth a whopping £1.7billion - and was launched from his girlfriend's flat while the 29-year-old recovered from a bad bout of food poisoning Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023
'It's really terrifying...' Manchester University students sent chilling emails threatening to 'destroy lives' Hackers have threatened to reveal addresses, police reports, academic investigations and health data Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jun 21, 2023 Parklife’s Sacha Lord says Home Office decision to block drug testing at festival was 'dangerous and stupid' He made the comments after Parklife wasn't allowed to test confiscated drugs on site
Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2023 University tower block to be demolished under plans for huge new student village in Fallowfield Owens Park Tower closed in 2014 and despite being earmarked for demolition the following year has stood empty ever since
Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023 The abandoned underground rail network Manchester could have had Construction had already started on the underground rail network before the idea was later scrapped
Dynamite News · Jun 9, 2023 UK: Manchester University flags cyber security breach, detects 'unauthorised activity' An incident of a cyber security breach was reported by Manchester University on Friday, with officials confirming that some of their systems have been accessed by unauthorised parties. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023 Manchester University students face expulsion over rent strike protest University taking disciplinary action against 11 students who occupied buildings during demonstrations
Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023 Manchester University students could face expulsion over rent strike protests Eleven students who occupied buildings as part of the demonstrations have been issued with disciplinary proceedings
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023 English universities warned not to over-rely on fees of students from China Higher education regulator asks 23 institutions for contingency plans in case of sudden interruption of income
The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023 King backs research into monarchy’s links to slavery but doesn't apologise CHARLES expressed his support for the first time for research into the historical links between the British monarchy and the transatlantic slave…
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 King Charles supports research into royal family’s ties to slavery in unprecedented move Buckingham Palace says it will provide researchers full access to the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 ‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out The survey has provided vital information on the prevalence of the virus for nearly three years.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023 Letter: Richard Verdi obituary James Hamilton writes: Richard Verdi had a revolutionary way of teaching art history at Manchester University