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Crop infesting spores ‘tricked’ by new biomaterials to aid global wheat production
13 Jul 2020
New man-made materials developed by scientists have been successfully used to confuse and trick harmful spores which attack wheat crops into growing ...
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New multi-million pound project to support academic engagement with public policy
2 Jul 2020
The University of Manchester is to take part in a national project to explore ways of improving academic-policy engagement, in partnership with UCL ...
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Eleven University of Manchester scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry awards
24 Jun 2020
Eleven scientists from The University of Manchester have been honoured with major awards from the Royal Society of Chemisty.
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Even ‘climate progressive’ nations fall far short of Paris Agreement targets
16 Jun 2020
New research focusing on the UK and Sweden, demonstrates just how far even ‘climate progressive’ nations are from meeting our international ...
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New efficient ships won’t be enough to curb shipping sector’s environmental damage
12 Jun 2020
New climate research has stated that urgent action on emissions from existing ships is the key to tackling shipping’s impact on climate change.
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Climate facts to chew on at home-school lunchtime
1 Jun 2020
A group of University-based researchers are sharing free online content for children to learn about how food contributes to climate change.
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University of Manchester to decarbonise its investment portfolio
26 May 2020
The University of Manchester has announced that it will end investments in fossil fuel reserve and extraction companies by 2022, and ‘decarbonise’...
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Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain
18 May 2020
A new mass study of people living with chronic pain in the UK has demonstrated the links between pain and certain atmospheric weather conditions.
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Traffic pollution drops in lockdown – but other risks to air quality increase, reveal Manchester researchers
6 May 2020
Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone – a dangerous air pollutant which can ...
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Scientists find highest ever level of microplastics on seafloor
30 Apr 2020
An international research project has revealed the highest levels of microplastic ever recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in a ...
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Manchester’s social and environmental impact is top in UK according to latest world rankings
22 Apr 2020
The University of Manchester has again ranked as the top higher education institution in the country for its social and environmental impact across ...
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Royce to launch sustainability Hub to support Greater Manchester SMEs with plastics innovations
17 Apr 2020
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation has been awarded £5M from the European Regional Development Fund to launch a...
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Crops can resist droughts thanks to microbes living in soil
17 Apr 2020
New research has shown that crops facing drought conditions can become more resilient to climate change by understanding what is happening in the soil...
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Temporary urban solutions help us deal with crisis – and can lead to radical shifts in city space
15 Apr 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in new thinking about how cities are best organised to meet our needs. Part of this has involved ...
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Sellafield research uncovers microbial life in fuel ponds
8 Apr 2020
Two new research papers from The University of Manchester, working with colleagues at Sellafield Limited and the National Nuclear Laboratory show that...
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Environmental cost of ‘fast fashion’ is not sustainable
7 Apr 2020
Urgent fundamental changes to ‘fast fashion’ clothing items which are treated by many as disposable is needed to stem a devastating impact upon ...
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Coronavirus: urban parks can be a lifeline if we respect lockdown rules
25 Mar 2020
Recent statements from the UK government have made it clear that everyone, not just the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions, needs ...
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Underwater avalanches are trapping microplastics in the deep ocean
24 Mar 2020
A collaborative research project between the Universities of Manchester, Utrecht, and Durham, and the National Oceanography Centre has revealed for ...
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Oil separation made easier with 2D material membrane
27 Feb 2020
University of Manchester researchers have made a leap forward in overcoming one of the biggest problems in membrane technology- membrane fouling. ...
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MIB receives Queen's Anniversary Prize at Buckingham Palace ceremony
20 Feb 2020
The ceremony was attended by University staff and students - as well as the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
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University joins national scheme to engage citizens in science
7 Feb 2020
UK citizens are set to contribute to world-leading research on air quality, plastic pollution, period poverty, farming methods and many other issues ...
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New insights shine light on uranium chemistry and disposal of radioactive waste
17 Dec 2019
A new research paper provides a significant new insight into our understanding of uranium biogeochemistry and could help with the UK’s substantial ...
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Air pollution is breaking our hearts: human and marine health is affected in similar ways
16 Dec 2019
Air pollution is associated with detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Research published today ...
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UK among countries threatening overseas species through renewable energy demand
6 Dec 2019
A new study has shown that the UK is one of the main countries threatening biodiversity loss overseas through its demand for renewable energy.
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Massive Attack partner with University of Manchester to explore music industry climate impact
28 Nov 2019
Bristol-based band Massive Attack are partnering with climate scientists at The University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre to jointly examine the key...
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Biotech breakthrough turns waste biomass into high value chemicals
25 Nov 2019
A move towards a more sustainable bio-based economy has been given a new boost by researchers who have been able to simplify a process to transform ...
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Clean air research converts toxic air pollutant into industrial chemical
22 Nov 2019
A toxic pollutant produced by burning fossil fuels can be captured from the exhaust gas stream and converted into useful industrial chemicals using ...
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Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Manchester Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research
21 Nov 2019
Pioneering expertise in Industrial Biotechnology at The University of Manchester has been recognised as a beacon of excellence and named a winner of ...
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A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor
19 Nov 2019
Don’t take toilets for granted. Their connection to a managed sewage disposal system protects you from diseases and infections that can stunt ...
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To win a climate election, parties need ambition, not compromise with the fossil fuel industry
14 Nov 2019
The UK will go to the polls on December 12 for the third time in four years. Climate change didn’t make waves in previous elections, but this one ...
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University of Manchester festival to set the agenda for sustainability research
13 Nov 2019
A festival of ideas at The University of Manchester’s Sustainable Consumption Institute is set to lay down a marker for sustainability research in ...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Pain? Smartphone study shows pain more likely on humid, windy days
24 Oct 2019
People with long-term health conditions are 20 per cent more likely to suffer from pain on days that are humid and windy with low atmospheric pressure...
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Magma crystallisation makes volcanoes more explosive
21 Oct 2019
A new paper from scientists at The University of Manchester has discovered why some volcanic eruptions are more explosive than others.
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First of its kind ‘clean air for schools’ programme launched in Greater Manchester
18 Oct 2019
Greater Manchester schools are set to trial clean air monitoring systems across Greater Manchester Schools to determine how varying levels of air ...
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Transforming sulphur dioxide from harmful to useful
18 Oct 2019
Scientists have created molecular cages within a polymer to trap harmful sulphur dioxide pollution in order to transform it into useful compounds and ...
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Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil
17 Oct 2019
Researchers from The University of Manchester are using synthetic biology to explore a more efficient way to produce the next generation of bio-based ...
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Research developing sensors for ‘worm robots’ to be used after disasters
2 Oct 2019
Researchers from The University of Manchester are developing chemical sensors that can be mounted on to ‘worm robots’, as part of a project ...
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University and Abu Dhabi collaboration tackles world water shortages
1 Oct 2019
A partnership between The University of Manchester and Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi have developed graphene-based ...
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Climate researchers launch online tool to help local governments set carbon targets
23 Sep 2019
Researchers are using the latest climate science to help local authorities calculate their carbon budget and cut down on emissions in the midst of the...
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BLOG: Manchester’s fashion ascent – and the elephant in the room
20 Sep 2019
Two centuries have passed since Manchester established itself as the centre of the global cotton trade. Known as ‘Cottonopolis’, the city was ...
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Don’t bet on the UN to fix climate change – it’s failed for 30 years
20 Sep 2019
EXPERT COMMENT: We’re constantly encouraged to think of the next big climate summit, conference or protest as the most important one, the one that ...
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£2m invested in tackling air pollution in Greater Manchester
18 Sep 2019
Air quality research in Manchester has received a significant boost with the announcement of funding from two programmes, totalling nearly £2m.
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Why are Local Authorities going against UK Government on fracking?
18 Sep 2019
Across the UK, Local Authorities, and Devolved Administrations, are seeking to use their planning powers to block the development of hydraulic ...
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Why businesses underestimate the need to adapt to extreme climate events
17 Sep 2019
Professor Jonatan Pinkse on global businesses and their adaptation to climate crisis requirements.
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The University of Manchester joins global media initiative to combat climate crisis
29 Aug 2019
More than 170 organisations and news outlets from around the world have now signed up for Covering Climate Now.
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Graphene sensors that measure air quality are step closer to mass market
19 Aug 2019
Graphene-based sensors that can measure the quality of air using the 2D Material could soon enter mass production thanks to a new partnership between ...
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Manchester is part of a new global network promoting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
17 Jul 2019
The University of Manchester is part of a new network that will boost the contribution of higher education institutions to the Sustainable Development...
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University supports Government’s climate declaration
2 Jul 2019
The University of Manchester today joins the Government in its declaration of a ‘climate emergency’ and reaffirms our position and commitment to ...
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How much is your summer BBQ damaging the environment?
2 Jul 2019
A typical summer barbecue* for four people releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than an 80 mile car journey, according to a group of ...
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Solar cell defect mystery solved after decades of global effort
3 Jun 2019
A team of scientists at The University of Manchester has solved a key flaw in solar panels after 40 years of research around the world.
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