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Seasonality likely to affect male fertility, study shows

The quality of sperm is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter according to a new study by scientists at University ...
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Northern researchers and Whitehall unite to tackle the SEND crisis through connected data

On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND ...
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University of Manchester ranked 83rd in the UK in Best Employers list

The University of Manchester has been ranked number 83 in a list of the UK’s Best Employers 2026, following a survey carried out by the Financial Times (FT). The University is also the highest ranked ...
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Radio ear-pieces linked to hearing problems in UK police officers

The radio ear-pieces worn by police officers may be harmful to their hearing, according to a large online survey by University of Manchester hearing researchers. Published in Trends in Hearing, the ...
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Study reveals inequalities in men with learning disabilities and prostate cancer

Shocking inequalities experienced by men with learning disabilities when diagnosed with prostate cancer have been highlighted in a study by University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust ...
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Manchester researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions

Solutions to the plastic waste crisis are often pitched using words that can skew value judgements, new research argues.The ...
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Practice manager partners could be key to future sustainability of GP practices

Smaller GP practices that appoint a manager partner are significantly less likely to close or merge, the first study of its ...
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Why community voices could make or break world’s forest restoration plans

A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for ...
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Research identifies a distinct immune signature in treatment-resistant Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and ...
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University of Manchester to lead accelerated research project tackling violence against women and girls

References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a widespread and underreported issue across the UK. According to official ...
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‘The Plastic Divide’ - how carrier bag bans impact the poorest communities

A new study from The University of Manchester has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life ...
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Disjointed prison health system worsens reoffending rates, think tank finds

Research suggests addressing prisoners’ underlying health can play a role in reducing reoffendingPoor coordination between health, justice department and service providers, with no single body in ...