Greater risk of infection behind high ethnic minority deaths during Covid pandemic, study finds Study finds health inequalities during pandemic ‘predominantly driven by increased exposure’ to virus Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
'Rent Strikers' to face disciplinary action from University of Manchester after barricading themselves in buildings The group barricaded themselves inside key uni buildings Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023
Nancy Rothwell to stand down at University of Manchester Prof Dame Rothwell was the first woman Vice-Chancellor of UoM Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023
Protesting student left 'crying' after university lecturer 'used N-word several times' University students say they are protesting against a lecturer who left one “crying” and “humiliated” after allegedly using the N-word during seminar and lectures Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023
Sixth sense more prevalent in animals than previously thought, study reveals Magnetoreception is more difficult to detect in animals than the five familiar senses The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Police called in as University of Manchester students occupy campus building Officers were called to the Simon Building on Brunswick Street, where around 30 students are holed up Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023
Meet the Ukrainian-born solicitor whose family escaped Russian missile attacks helping process free asylum applications for those fleeing the war Iryna O’Reilly got her law degree from the University of Manchester in 2010 Birmingham Post · Feb 20, 2023
Countering Russia’s imperial disinformation narratives Russian propagandists are tailoring their narratives around the invasion of Ukraine depending on who’s listening. 360info · Feb 19, 2023
Expert Q&A: why do people commit murder-suicides? The deaths of Epsom College Head Emma Pattison and her daughter Lettie are a possible example of the rare and tragic phenomenon of murder-suicide. Pattison’s husband is believed to have shot his wife and child before taking his own life. We asked Sandra Flynn, an expert in forensic mental health… The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023
Reopened Manchester Museum gives voice to south Asian diaspora ‘It’s time for a whole host of other perspectives,’ says museum’s director after £15m redevelopment The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Student protesters end occupation of university building after eight days - but say it's 'just the beginning' UoM Rent Strike have confirmed they have left the John Owens Building Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023
The Mancunian Way: Cruel romance Romance scams on the rise PLUS Oldham Coliseum announces closure date PLUS Tenants still battling mould on Freehold Manchester Evening News · Feb 14, 2023
University protesters occupy new building and set out demands as bosses set 4pm deadline It's been nearly a week since the occupation began Manchester Evening News · Feb 14, 2023
Manchester University students occupy fourth building in rent strike dispute 'UoM Rent Strike' occupied three university buildings last week Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023 Why University of Manchester students are protesting and barricading buildings with furniture Students have barricaded themselves into buildings until their demands have been met by university bosses
Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023 "I can't stand it anymore": Thousands walk out in mass school strikes amid fears for the future of education "We're running out of teachers"
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 People with ear wax problems suffering in silence due to lack of NHS removal services Ear wax removal is not routinely offered by GP surgeries any longer, despite more than two million people being affected each year. Many are waiting months for help
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Study highlights needs for NHS ear wax removal services as some struggle to hear Nine out of 10 participants said hearing difficulty was ‘at least moderately bothersome’, the research found.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 Greenwashing or a net zero necessity? Climate scientists on carbon offsetting Carbon offsets can help achieve emissions goals, some experts argue, while others say they are actively dangerous
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023 Concern as proportion of children in England on antipsychotics doubles Researchers find overall percentage increase from 0.06% in 2000 to 0.11% in 2019 although safety in children not fully established
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people rose between 2000-2019 The drugs are often used to treat major mental illness, such as schizophrenia, in adults.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023 'We are relying on foodbanks...' University of Manchester students stage rent strike over cost of living crisis "I know students in Manchester who are working full time jobs as well as their degrees because they can't afford not to"
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023 Students at University of Manchester join rent strike over cost of living crisis Organisers say they are seeking 30% monthly cut and that more than 150 people have signed up
Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023 Scientists in Manchester make potential breakthrough in breast cancer treatment The discovery of a protein variant could revolutionise breast cancer treatment
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Rare protein variant ‘could hold key to transforming breast cancer treatment’ Experts say targeting RAC1B may ‘dramatically boost’ treatment effectiveness.