News
Massacre survivor has arm saved by doctors
(10 Feb 2012)
A Congolese aid worker who survived a massacre in which seven of his colleagues were killed has had his arm rebuilt in the UK thanks to the plea of a University academic who worked with him.
Nigerian writer reads new work at University
(25 Jan 2012)
A leading Nigerian writer is to read from his new collection of short stories at the University of Manchester tomorrow (26 January)
9/11 spurred thankful end to radical theatre
(23 Jan 2012)
A study of British contemporary theatre has found that the radicalism of the 1980s and 90s has been largely replaced by small c conservatism.
Lost Shostakovich sonata has UK premiere
(18 Jan 2012)
A little known Shostakovich violin sonata fragment is to be heard for the first time in the UK at a special University of Manchester performance today (19 January).
Site of earliest house is scheduled by the Government
(21 Dec 2011)
One of Yorkshire’s most outstanding historical sites has been given protection by Heritage Minister John Penrose.
Humbug! Xmas Carolathon is treat for Dickens fans
(13 Dec 2011)
Students and staff from The University of Manchester are bringing Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit to the masses by reading - and rereading - A Christmas Carol at different locations across the city over 10 hours tomorrow (14 December).
Dilemmas of humanitarian aid under the spotlight
(08 Dec 2011)
Experts from The University of Manchester and an influential NGO are to discuss the choices and dilemmas of modern humanitarian aid today (8 December)
University poet one of Irish Times top five
(06 Dec 2011)
A collection of poetry by a creative writing lecturer based at The University of Manchester has been named as one of the top five books of 2011 by a group of top writers in the Irish Times.
Stunning edition of Dickens’ Christmas classic available on iBookstore
(05 Dec 2011)
An exquisite handwritten edition of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, kept at The John Rylands Library, is now available on the iBookstore.
Strictly Orthodox now one fifth of British Jews
(29 Nov 2011)
New statistics produced this month by an academic from The University of Manchester show that the Strictly Orthodox - or Charedi - community accounted for 20 per cent of all Anglo-Jewry in 2010.
Manchester talent wins Bridport Prizes
(28 Nov 2011)
A PhD researcher at The University of Manchester has scooped first prize in the Flash Fiction category of one of Europe’s most prestigious open literary awards.
A Clockwork Orange songs performed for first time
(17 Nov 2011)
Five songs written by renowned author Anthony Burgess from his 1969 screenplay of "A Clockwork Orange" have been performed for the first time at The University of Manchester.
Red Cross and University of Manchester launch partnership in global health
(01 Nov 2011)
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The University of Manchester have today (Tuesday) announced plans to collaborate and provide a postgraduate teaching programme in the field of global health.
Red Cross global health partnership launch: invitation to guest lecture
(28 Oct 2011)
The University of Manchester and The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) will be launching a partnership in the field of global health on Tuesday, 1 November.
North East could solve riddle of lost Blake collection
(26 Oct 2011)
A collection of lost colour prints and illuminated books by the iconic artist and poet William Blake - potentially worth millions of pounds - is waiting to be discovered somewhere in the north east of England , according to a University of Manchester art historian.
Viking boat burial find is UK mainland first
(19 Oct 2011)
The UK mainland’s first fully intact Viking boat burial site has been discovered by archaeologists working in the Scottish Highlands.
Threatened Syrian citadel gives up secrets in midst of conflict
(14 Oct 2011)
An archaeologist working in Syria has solved the mystery of why one of Islam’s earliest fortresses dropped out of the historical record around 1,100 years ago.
Alex de Waal to speak on peacekeeping in Darfur
(12 Oct 2011)
The Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation Alex de Waal is to speak about the violence in Darfur at The University of Manchester this week (13 October)
Lost part of Beethoven masterpiece lives again
(28 Sep 2011)
A piece of music composed by Beethoven in 1799 and lost for over 200 years has been painstakingly reconstructed by a Professor of Music at The University of Manchester.
After 150 years, rebel hymns finally hit right note
(23 Sep 2011)
A selection from what has been identified by a University of Manchester academic as the only surviving Chartist hymn book is to be performed in public for the first time since 1854.