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Teenage girls and experts call for changes to tackle worsening mental health
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (272+ words) Teenage girls want practical, long-term changes rather than quick fixes Girls highlighted pressures from school, social media and gender expectations They called for safer, more supportive schools and communities Researchers worked with young women as part of the study team…...
Sparking curiosity in children who are home-educated
1+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) The number of children who are educated at home has increased markedly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated 175, 900 (1. 5%) of school-aged children being electively home educated in England during the 2024/25 academic year." " Academics at the Manchester Institute of Education"realised…...
Common genetic cause of severe epilepsy revealed
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (835+ words) A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following a landmark breakthrough by scientists and doctors in Manchester. Ava Begley's parents say they feel "deeply grateful" that the…...
Greater Manchester Universities launch refreshed civic mission
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (302+ words) The five Greater Manchester's Universities, of which The University of Manchester is one, have launched a refreshed set of civic priorities, reaffirming their collective commitment to improving lives across the city-region. Part of the Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement (CUA),…...
Student midwife wins national award after turning personal loss into better bereavement care
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) A student midwife who chose her career path after the loss of her baby has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for her outstanding contribution to pregnancy loss and bereavement care. Lauren Caulfield, a student…...
Preparing for Tomorrow: Entrepreneurial Skill Development with Semester 2 MEC Units
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (327+ words) Students from across the University of Manchester are developing applied enterprise skills this Semester 2 through a range of taught units delivered by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC). Open to students across all faculties, the Semester 2 units are designed to introduce…...
Occupational Medicine (2026 entry)
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1307+ words) Prepare for the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOcc Med) examination. Book an open day Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Join us…...
Time spent on gaming and social media not to blame for teen mental health issues
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (78+ words) The University of Manchester Our findings tell us that young people's choices around social media and gaming may be shaped by how they're feeling, but not necessarily the other way around. Rather than blaming technology itself, we need to pay…...
University hosts Community Conversation event on religious tolerance
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) Event fosters faith inclusion and civic partnerships across Greater Manchester An error occurred while preparing your download University hosts Community Conversation event on religious tolerance Event fosters faith inclusion and civic partnerships across Greater Manchester The University of Manchester welcomed…...
New hope for children with devastating rare genetic disorder, thanks to world-first research in Manchester
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (608+ words) The parents of a three-year-old boy born with a devastating, life-limiting genetic condition say they are now excited for his future after he received a revolutionary stem cell gene therapy treatment developed by researchers at the University of Manchester. In…...