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All the latest news and updates from Sustainable Futures.
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The University of Manchester joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing
19 Jun 2025
As the UK accelerates toward net-zero and a circular economy, the Sustainable Engineering Plastics (SEP) and Carbon-Loop Sustainable Biomanufacturing...
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Manchester-led study identifies fair paths to net zero for developing countries
19 Jun 2025
New research led by The University of Manchester has outlined a more equitable way to plan the transition to low-carbon energy systems that reduces ...
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University of Manchester to lead UK in pioneering global green skills initiative
12 Jun 2025
The University of Manchester has been invited to lead a pioneering global programme designed to empower education’s role in the transition towards ...
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Workshop on Sustainable Investment and the Politics of Materiality
6 Jun 2025
We invite expressions of interest (EoIs) in participating in a workshop on ‘Sustainable Investment and the politics of materiality’, which will ...
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Get ready for the Universally Manchester Festival
6 Jun 2025
Join us on Saturday 14 June, 11am - 4.30pm for a day of creativity, discovery and play. Our free community festival offers something for everyone with...
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Public Procurement for Innovation: Insights from the IPEC Research Symposium
6 Jun 2025
On 4 June 2025, the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) hosted the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) Research ...
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Rethinking Sustainability: A Collective Call to Action at The University of Manchester
28 May 2025
The ‘Getting Serious About Sustainability: Research, Education and Advocacy’ symposium, held from 22–23 May 2025, was the first major event ...
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New international research initiative centres Afro-Brazilian (Quilombola) ancestral knowledge in environmental conservation
21 May 2025
Led by The University of Manchester in close partnership with the Amazon Environmental Research Institute and Quilombola women, TERAQ-G – ...
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Availability of community pharmacies declining in deprived areas
12 May 2025
People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes were 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, ...
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Royce-verified Sustainable Technology Nominated for Earthshot Prize
23 Apr 2025
Ecobelt Limited, an organisation tackling plastic circularity within the conveyor belt industry, have been nominated for a prestigious Earthshot ...
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Time to stop blaming bats and newts for blocking development?
4 Apr 2025
For years, nature has been blamed as a blocker of economic growth. After some ministerial bluster about not letting newts and bats get in the way of ...
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Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches
4 Apr 2025
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of microplastics into the deep sea, ...
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New technology reveals volcanic CO2 emissions could be three time higher than anticipated
2 Apr 2025
Estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from volcanoes may have been significantly underestimated, according to new research by The University of ...
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Five Manchester experts become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
1 Apr 2025
An unprecedented five academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as leading experts in their fields by being named as Fellows of...
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Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles
31 Mar 2025
University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles.
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Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation
24 Mar 2025
Carbon fibre is a critical material for industries such as aerospace and automotive, prized for its strength and lightweight properties. However, ...
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New research centre for the North of England aims for a sustainable future
14 Mar 2025
A new research centre led by The University of Manchester has been launched which aims to promote socially just, people-centred sustainability ...
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The University of Manchester to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects
12 Mar 2025
The University of Manchester has been awarded funding to lead a 12-month research project to improve understanding of the energy yield from offshore ...
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Tyndall Centre roadmap helps deliver lowest-carbon live music event of its kind
7 Mar 2025
A new report from The University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has revealed that their ‘Roadmap to Super Low Carbon ...
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BioTechQuilombo: Pioneering Community-Led Biodiversity Monitoring in the Amazon
4 Mar 2025
The Amazonian BioTechQuilombo project, led by Dr. Polyanna da Conceição Bispo, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at The University of ...
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The University of Manchester reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with research and innovation pledge
13 Feb 2025
President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, has signed the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation ...
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New greenhouse gas monitoring station at Jodrell Bank to improve UK emissions estimates
11 Feb 2025
A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory to improve the accuracy of the ...
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Contributions invited for Getting Serious about Sustainability Symposium
4 Feb 2025
Where: The University of Manchester (rooms/building TBC) When: Thursday 22 – Friday, 23 May 2025 Contact: Heather Alberro, Lecturer in ...
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Future of UK peatlands under threat due to climate change
30 Jan 2025
Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon storage and biodiversity, containing more carbon than all the world's forests despite covering just 3% of...
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Manchester scientists develop ‘molecular trap’ to clean pollution from water
28 Jan 2025
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by harmful chemicals, such as...
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University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector
21 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester and Bupa have announced an innovative new collaboration to develop new methods and strategies to drastically reduce the ...
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UMRI Interdisciplinary Research Funding Call 2025
8 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester Research Institute (UMRI) invites new applications for pump-priming funds to support interdisciplinary research ...
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Manchester researchers win Bezos Earth Fund prize for climate innovation
7 Jan 2025
A research team led by The University of Manchester’s Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal ...
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Scientists uncover the mystery of carbon preservation in our oceans, offering valuable tool in the fight against climate change
3 Jan 2025
A new study has unveiled the key mechanisms that preserve organic carbon in the ocean—a poorly understood but vital process, which influences the ...
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Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide
19 Dec 2024
Their work, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, could accelerate the development of sustainable alternatives to fossil ...
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Investing in Interdisciplinarity
9 Dec 2024
UMRI will be launching the latest round of pump-priming awards in January 2025, designed to ignite UoM Researchers innovative interdisciplinary ...
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Researchers use bacteria to convert plastic waste into human therapeutics, including insulin
5 Dec 2024
A new study from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology describes a novel biological method to convert mixed municipal waste-like fractions – ...
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GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact
5 Dec 2024
Researchers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) have been awarded c£1.3 million by the Ford Foundation to establish a research observatory ...
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University launches preloved marketplace Hazaar to drive campus sustainability
5 Dec 2024
The University of Manchester has launched a preloved marketplace for students powered by the innovative Hazaar app as part of its commitment to ...
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Greater Manchester students lead the way to a sustainable future with Green Careers Mission event
4 Dec 2024
Students from across Greater Manchester gathered to address our region’s most important environmental challenges in the first Green Careers Mission ...
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Climate impacts on European soils predicted by scientists
27 Nov 2024
New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change.
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University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero
26 Nov 2024
Ecobelt Ltd, a University partner, has won an award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in recognition of its use of sustainable ...
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Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace
13 Nov 2024
A Professor from The University of Manchester attended the Reception for International Sustainability at Buckingham Palace to share her expertise and ...
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Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
11 Nov 2024
The 2024 Manchester Science Festival took place between Friday, 18 and Sunday, 28 October. This year was themed around tackling the extremes of our...
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‘The Art of Research’: Co-produced Street Art
8 Nov 2024
As part of the Manchester ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024, The University of Manchester’s Research Platforms hosted a dynamic research café ...
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Manchester to lead new £8m research centre on equitable low carbon living
6 Nov 2024
Following an £8m investment over five years, The University of Manchester is set to lead an innovative centre funded by the Economic and Social ...
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Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing
5 Nov 2024
Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the ...
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University of Manchester launches new report addressing its impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals
4 Nov 2024
The University of Manchester has released a new report setting out how it is tackling the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare
29 Oct 2024
The University of Manchester is teaming up with Vernacare to revolutionise the use of single-use plastics in healthcare.
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Bupa launches “Transforming healthcare for a greener tomorrow” research report and scorecard
15 Oct 2024
Bupa has launched a new report designed to support the healthcare sector to reduce its environmental impact.
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World Academic Summit 2024
14 Oct 2024
Interdisciplinarity is the key to tackling our major challenges, but how to make this happen across university's that are organised around ...
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The University of Manchester brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions
9 Oct 2024
The University of Manchester hosted a two-day workshop focused on innovative solutions to reduce SF6 emissions, a significant contributor to ...
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UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050
7 Oct 2024
A new report ORE Outlook 2040 from the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, calls for rapid acceleration in energy generation from the sea to...
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Join us for the launch of the 2024/25 ‘Opening up research’ programme
16 Sep 2024
‘Opening up Research’ is a collaborative effort involving the Office for Open Research, the School of Engineering Open Research Lead, ...
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University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6
12 Sep 2024
Manchester researchers, as part of a wider consortium led by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), have been awarded funding to find a better...
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