Is the cold weather affecting my arthritis? Some people report that their symptoms, such as stiffness and joint pain, get worse in winter, but everyone’s experience is different. The Independent UK · Feb 27
Ear pieces could be damaging the hearing of police officers, research suggests It found ear piece use accompanied by immediate after-effects more than doubled an officer’s risk of having tinnitus. Evening Standard · Feb 27
This Ramadan, know this: I am me, a Muslim and a Briton. I am not a headline, a threat or a stereotype I am, like millions of others, dutifully fasting from dawn to dusk this month. My faith does not define me. It refines me, says Nazir Afzal, chancellor of the University of Manchester The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Report sets out ‘blueprint for change’ to increase working-class representation in the arts Inquiry finds class should become protected characteristic and calls for rise in number of apprenticeships The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found. Euronews · Jan 16
Are Aliens Real? Science Focus Survey Reveals 87% Of Experts Believe Life Is Out There Are aliens real? A Nature Astronomy study reveals 87% of experts believe life exists. Explore how 3I/ATLAS and AI are accelerating the search for E.T. International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025
‘Lab to fab’: are promises of a graphene revolution finally coming true? Two decades after the material was first produced, some UK firms have reaped its potential but others are struggling The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
Universities can act against intimidation, says minister ahead of Bob Vylan gig The outspoken punk duo are due to perform at a venue on the University of Manchester campus next month. Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025
Women Are Not Safe In Manchester: Voyeurs Film Girls Without Their Knowledge - And They Now Have Millions Of Views Similar voyeuristic nightlife accounts have been identified in London, Liverpool, and Leeds, suggesting a wider trend of targeting intoxicated or unaware women. International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025
Ovarian cancer blood test can detect disease early, study suggests Test that uses machine learning to find signs of the disease in blood could significantly improve patient outcomes The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025
Dismay as north of England universities miss out on share of £54m talent fund Exclusive: MP presses minister for explanation as thinktank says omission undermines innovation in the north The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025
Student in Gaza unable to reach UK before start of term ‘refuses to give up’ Dalya Ibrahim Shehada Qeshta was studying pharmacy at Al-Azhar University in Gaza when their university was destroyed in the conflict. Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2025
Man paralysed and needs 24-hour care after catching mild flu as toddler Timothy Bingham was two years old when he had a mild flu-like illness which left him unable to walk The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis One family said that the discovery offers hope. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Get earplugs – and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthy
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 Watch: Pep Guardiola gives passionate speech on ‘pain’ of Gaza war Pep Guardiola delivered an emotional speech about the ‘painful’ war in Gaza whilst accepting an honorary degree from the University of Manchester.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Guardiola picks up another honor in Manchester. This one is from its university Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Manchester to recognize his contribution on and off the field since joining the club in 2016
Euronews · May 9, 2025 Are we seeing the end of the UK's political duopoly? Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades — but as Reform UK's victory in last week's election shows, this now appears to changing.
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 A killer fungus is forecast to spread to the UK – Here is everything we know so far A new study from researchers at The University of Manchester has found that the risk of fungal infection in Europe has increased
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Britain has one of most difficult voter registration processes, report finds UK system makes it a ‘real outlier’ among liberal democracies, according to study examining 62 countries
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 Labour seats set to suffer worst economic impact of welfare reforms – study MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025 GPs in poor parts of England are paid £5,500 less a year than in wealthy areas, study finds Report analysed data from more than 8,500 GPs between 2015 and 2021
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 The hour of the day when asthma inhalers could be most effective The research is the first to highlight the importance of coordinating asthma treatment with the body's natural circadian rhythms
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025 Changing time of day for taking asthma medication could improve symptoms – study A dose from a preventer inhaler between 3pm and 4pm appeared to help improve symptoms.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025 UK populists mix faith and politics with parroting of ‘Judeo-Christian values’ Rightwingers in Britain are beguiled by the potential of religious rhetoric after its use by Trump and Vance in the US