Game-changing R&D facility to help level-up the North West opens for business

A major new state-of-the-art research and development facility that is set to be a game changer for the economy in the North West of...

Opening date announced for new First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank

The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank is set to open its highly-anticipated First Light Pavilion on 4 June 2022. The stunning new building is at...

Mayor of Greater Manchester launches ‘New Scientist Live’ at Manchester Central today!

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says the city-region has a crucial role to play in developing the next generation of scientists as he...

Thought-provoking book exploring the world of bog bodies by Manchester Academic wins prize

A thought-provoking book exploring the world of bog bodies – human remains naturally mummified in peat and wetlands – by a Manchester expert has...

Charles River’s expansion to Alderley Park set to bolster UK cell and gene therapy...

Charles River, a leading global, end-to-end cell and gene therapy solution provider, is expanding into Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park, in Cheshire. The move will...

Manchester satellite program wins national engineering award

Technical advances made through The University of Manchester led DISCOVERER project to create new generation satellites capable of operating at a lower orbit have...

Manchester study finds that Diabetes drugs could save thousands of lives

New research has linked two types of less-often prescribed diabetes drugs with lower chances of potentially fatal heart problems - including heart attack, heart...

Revolutionary new drug gives hope to thousands of patients

A revolutionary new medication is giving hope to thousands of patients who are living with a debilitating muscle wasting disease. People with Spinal Muscular Atrophy...

Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens in Manchester

A new trial opens in Greater Manchester today which is to test cutting-edge wearable technologies involving patients who have received cancer treatment. The commercially-available health...

T cells from Common colds can protect against Covid infection study finds

People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2. A new study, published in Nature...