University of Manchester - Archive (science-and-engineering)
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2024
19
December
2024
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19:31
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Their work, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, could accelerate the development of sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived products like plastics, helping pave the way for a carbon-neutral circular bioeconomy.The …
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18
December
2024
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19:00
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New research has provided fresh insights into the dramatic events surrounding the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
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17
December
2024
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14:38
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The University of Manchester, as a part of The Cockcroft Institute, has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI ERIC), to collaborate on research in high-power laser and far-infrared (鈥淭erahertz鈥) …
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17
December
2024
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09:00
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As 2024 draws to a close, we showcase just a few of the many great stories that have shaped our year.
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12
December
2024
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19:00
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A group of leading international scientists is calling for a global conversation about the potential creation of "mirror bacteria"鈥攁 hypothetical form of life with biological molecules that are the mirror images of those found in nature.
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09
December
2024
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08:00
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The Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) at The University of Manchester has been Highly Commended in the Communicative Outputs category of the Hidden REF 2024 Competition.
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03
December
2024
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09:00
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The University of Manchester鈥檚 Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) campaign has been awarded UNESCO patronage for a second consecutive year.
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28
November
2024
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15:35
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The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) successfully hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 at The University of Manchester. From November 18 to 24, MEC offered a diverse program of speaker sessions, interactive workshops, and its …
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27
November
2024
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16:00
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New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change.
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26
November
2024
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16:44
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Ecobelt Ltd, a University partner, has won an award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in recognition of its use of sustainable materials innovation to reach net-zero.
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25
November
2024
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20:00
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Scientists from the University of Manchester have uncovered the secrets behind one of nature鈥檚 quirkiest plants - the squirting cucumber.
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21
November
2024
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15:12
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The University of Manchester will partner two new projects which have the capacity to transform science and technology.
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19
November
2024
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14:51
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New research from the University of Manchester uses local beekeepers as \\\"citizen scientists\\\" as part of a proposal to use honey as a window into the chemical make-up of a local area.
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19
November
2024
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08:00
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The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) has been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry鈥檚 Team Prize for Excellence in Primary Education in recognition of brilliance in chemistry education.
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18
November
2024
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10:44
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A team of University of Manchester undergraduate students have returned from an international competition in Paris with a gold medal for their innovative proof-of-concept work on biological wires to enhance the control of artificial limbs.
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15
November
2024
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12:14
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Join the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) for a week of exciting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) events!
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13
November
2024
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09:09
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A Professor from The University of Manchester attended the Reception for International Sustainability at Buckingham Palace to share her expertise and contributions in decarbonising in the music industry.
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05
November
2024
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10:00
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Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.
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29
October
2024
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11:50
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The University of Manchester is teaming up with Vernacare to revolutionise the use of single-use plastics in healthcare.
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29
October
2024
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11:15
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The University of Manchester has joined a groundbreaking multinational project, funded by Innovate UK, to transform processed incinerator bottom ash (IBA) into a valuable and sustainable material for the construction industry.
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24
October
2024
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16:51
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the discovery of Graphene, MEC revisits and celebrates the 2024 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Awards.
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22
October
2024
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09:26
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is marking two decades since the discovery of graphene: the Nobel Prize-winning 鈥榳onder material鈥, which was first isolated by Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov on this day in 2004.
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16
October
2024
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14:00
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Gain entrepreneurial skills for all settings with MEC's new interactive scenario-based microlearning, 鈥楰ey 5鈥.
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16
October
2024
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10:00
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Scientists believe they could have pinpointed the age of the largest and oldest impact basin on the Moon to over 4.32 billion years ago.
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10
October
2024
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14:50
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The University of Manchester has been gifted a unique mathematical object known as a G枚mb枚c 鈥 the first known physical example of a new class of shapes called mono-monostatics.
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09
October
2024
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14:42
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The British Standards Institution has appointed Dr Leszek Majewski as Head of the UK delegation of IEC TC 119 - 鈥淧rinted Electronics鈥 for the 88th IEC General Meeting in Edinburgh.
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09
October
2024
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10:44
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Alzheimer's disease and glioblastoma are two of the most devastating and challenging brain disorders we can face. There鈥檚 not currently a cure for either. Yet they also have a surprising connection. Emerging epidemiological studies suggest that …
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09
October
2024
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09:36
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The University of Manchester hosted a two-day workshop focused on innovative solutions to reduce SF6 emissions, a significant contributor to greenhouse gases in the electrical industry.
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07
October
2024
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13:53
Europe/London
A new report ORE Outlook 2040 from the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, calls for rapid acceleration in energy generation from the sea to help the UK meet its Net Zero targets by 2050.
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03
October
2024
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14:01
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The University of Manchester will play a key role in a new European collaboration, which aims to boost accessibility and coordination of leading astroparticle and astronomy research infrastructures.
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