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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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Microplastics flowing into our oceans threaten deep sea marine life
2 May 2019
Researchers from The University of Manchester and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are racing to understand how microplastics are transported to...
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Scientists chart history of Greenland Ice Sheet for first time
15 Apr 2019
New research charts the history of the Greenland Ice Sheet and its impact on global sea levels throughout history to present day.
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National Graphene Institute to develop graphene water filtration with LifeSaver
12 Feb 2019
The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has signed an 18-month research project to develop graphene water filtration ...
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Researchers develop flags that generate energy from wind and sun
11 Feb 2019
Scientists have created flags that can generate electrical energy using wind and solar power. The study is the most advanced of its kind to date and...
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Scientists find an unexpected link between air pollutants from plants and manmade emissions
31 Jan 2019
Scientists are a step closer to understanding what controls fine particulate matter in the Earth’s atmosphere after identifying new linkages between...
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Manchester scientists use Nobel-prize winning chemistry for clean energy breakthrough
30 Jan 2019
Scientists have used a Nobel-prize winning Chemistry technique on a mixture of metals to potentially reduce the cost of fuel cells used in electric ...
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Manchester astrophysicist to help ‘unlock mysteries’ of rare cosmic rays
15 Jan 2019
Scientists have designed and built a prototype particle detector that aims to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding rare cosmic rays that enter ...
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University receives government funding for plastics pollution research
20 Dec 2018
Researchers and scientists from across The University of Manchester are coming together in the fight against plastic pollution as part of a new ...
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Takeaway containers – the environmental cost of packing our favourite fast-foods
18 Dec 2018
Scientists say more should be done to tackle the growing environmental impact of takeaway food containers. A new study estimates there are 2025 ...
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Why do some plants live fast and die young?
28 Nov 2018
An international team led by researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered why some plants “live fast and die young” while others ...
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Academic calls for carbon capture and storage at Conservative conference
5 Oct 2018
An academic from The University of Manchester has called for a carbon capture and storage industry to be developed in the UK, and for it to be ...
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Researchers discover algae that can survive radioactive water
5 Oct 2018
Researchers have discovered algae that can not only adapt to and survive in water contaminated with nuclear waste but could also potentially help ...
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UK could be carbon neutral by 2050 says ambitious new report
12 Sep 2018
Greenhouse gas removal (GGR) could make the UK carbon neutral by 2050, but immediate action is required says a new joint report by the Royal Academy ...
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Graphene laminated pipes could reduce corrosion in the oil and gas industry
22 Aug 2018
Published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, the team have found a way of incorporating graphene into a polymer liner used in pipes that transport ...
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Heatwave and climate change having negative impact on our soil say experts
2 Aug 2018
The recent heatwave and drought could be having a deeper, more negative effect on soil than we first realised say scientists.
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