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World’s first computer celebrated in UK’s best university breakthroughs - original image by Steve Mccabe

World’s first computer celebrated in UK’s best university breakthroughs

Nicknamed the Baby, the world’s first stored-program computer, built in Manchester, is featured in the Universities UK’s #MadeAtUni campaign.
HRH The Duke of York opens Masdar Building

HRH The Duke of York opens Masdar Building

His Royal Highness The Duke of York has officially opened the state-of-the-art facility which houses the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.

Call for public to suggest areas scientists can research to detect cancer early - Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash

Call for public to suggest areas scientists can research to detect cancer early

The NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has launched a national online survey to gather views on detecting cancer earlier.

Breakthrough uncovers camouflage strategy of multi-resistant bacteria

Breakthrough uncovers camouflage strategy of multi-resistant bacteria

Researchers have decoded a previously unknown protein used by pathogens to protect themselves against our immune systems.

Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’

Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’

The international study found Antarctic researchers enter a state of ‘psychological hibernation’ as a coping mechanism for extreme environments.

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre signs further partnerships - GEIC Sackville Street

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre signs further partnerships

Two high-profile partners have been announced ahead of the launch of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.
Study sheds light on Stephen Fry’s experience of manic depression

Study sheds light on Stephen Fry’s experience of manic depression

A research team – including an undergraduate student – have shown that people living with bipolar disorder have a wide range of positive and negative perceptions of their condition.

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