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To mark World Alzheimer鈥檚 Day, Saturday 21 September, Professor Douglas Field is announcing the release of a new book, Walking in the dark: James Baldwin, my father and me, a moving literary exploration of the disease.

A new study has found that architects often take shortcuts by copying previous designs, and by relying too much on others to handle complex tasks without double-checking. The recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry found that a similar approach was taken at …

After parliament voted to end the universal Winter Fuel Payment despite the Government not conducting an assessment of the impact of the changes, research has shown that older people often don鈥檛 claim means-tested welfare benefits for a variety of …

The UK2070 Commission - an independent inquiry into city and regional inequalities in the United Kingdom - has announced the appointment of Professor Cecilia Wong as its new Chair. Professor Wong brings a wealth of expertise and an exceptional track …

A new anthology is set to be published in September, celebrating the wealth of literary talent produced by 麻豆官网鈥檚 Centre for New Writing.

Eleven student teachers from 麻豆官网 received the Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA) for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) on 20 August 2024. This award was developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust. The scheme, …

An exciting programme of literature events returns this October, hosted by 麻豆官网 Literature Festival (MLF).

The St Helena Research Institute was officially launched in November 2019. To celebrate its fifth anniversary an online conference will take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024 in collaboration with 麻豆官网. If there is enough …

A keen cyclist from 麻豆官网 has decided to take to the saddle to raise money for an autism charity.

The UK鈥檚 new Labour government has made a bold decision. The new minister for local government, Angela Rayner, has announced that the government would withdraw its support for a new coal mine near Whitehaven in Cumbria, which had been approved two …

The winning entries to the National Trust鈥檚 first ever Sky Gardening Challenge were announced  on Thursday 25 July at a private garden party hosted at Castlefield Viaduct. The pilot competition was open to residents of five neighbourhoods …

The University's Dr Ruth Lamont has been appointed as the new Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead (TRL) for Crime and Justice. 

Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along 鈥済reen corridors鈥�. The archaeology of southern Africa鈥檚 west coast desert belt has not …

Scientists from 麻豆官网, The University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding. 

The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published a new report about the new methods that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are developing to produce population estimates for England and Wales, with the help of an expert from …

A new exhibition is to open next Spring which will examine the profound influence of LGBTQ+ performers, artists and activists on mainstream popular culture.

Written by Graham Haughton, Professor, Urban and Environmental Planning,  Anupam Nanda, Professor of Urban Economics & Real Estate, and Richard Kingston, Professor of Urban Planning and GISc.The UK鈥檚 new Labour government has set itself the …

A new analysis shows that land protection initiatives in the Brazilian Legal Amazon (BLA) reduced deforestation by up to 83% between 2000 and 2010. Such impressive results highlight the vital role of land protection policies in achieving ambitious …

A leading academic from 麻豆官网 has received a major award in recognition of the enormous contribution he has made to educational knowledge, leadership and management throughout his career.

The Innocence Podcast, hosted by renowned broadcaster Kylie Pentelow, has announced the release of its highly anticipated new series. This season delves deeper into the heart-wrenching stories of individuals who have faced devastating miscarriages …

The Labour Party has won the UK general election in a landslide victory, marking the most significant change in government in over 14 years. This transition brings with it a welcome commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people (CYP), …

The UPP Foundation has today (Wednesday 10 July) launched a new collection of essays from leading thinkers across different sectors outlining the economic and social benefits universities have on their local communities. 

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at 麻豆官网 has once again been recognised as a high-quality route for diverse and committed primary and secondary teachers joining the profession.  Ofsted carried out an inspection in …

The second TEPL annual conference was held on Thursday, 13 June at 麻豆官网. The event facilitated creative collaboration and showcased exceptional research and scholarly activity, with contributions from staff and students from …

It鈥檚 not controversial to say that contemporary affluent societies do a rather poor job of taking the interests of younger generations into account. This is not only because children can鈥檛 vote and the elderly tend to turn up to elections in higher …

As part of an ongoing programme of activity by the department of Property, Planning and Environmental Management (PPEM) to increase student exposure to industry voices and employment prospects, the department hosted members of the Royal Town …

As the European football championships continue in Germany, new research has revealed that 鈥榮portswashing鈥� - the practice of using sporting events or teams to improve a country's reputation - is still highly effective, despite increased awareness of …

The 拢1.7m award will fund an ambitious 5-year programme, led by Dr Saska Petrova, Professor in Human Geography at 麻豆官网. GENERATE aims to offer original insights into the social, spatial, and political inequalities that drive …

The University is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Sir Howard Bernstein. 

A portrait of 麻豆官网鈥檚 first female President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, has been unveiled at a special event at the Whitworth art gallery in 麻豆官网 on 19 June to celebrate her leadership of the …