News
Spotlight on the latest news from across the Institute.
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Manchester Geography research informs OECD toolkit for adopting ideas from other cities
21 Jul 2026
Cristina Temenos, Professor of Human Geography in the School of Environment, Education and Development, has contributed her expertise in policy ...
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Manchester planning expert wins profession’s highest honour
5 May 2026
The University of Manchester is proud to announce that Professor Cecilia Wong has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Town Planning ...
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AI study reveals England’s productivity divide is far more complex than North-South
1 Apr 2026
Researchers at The University of Manchester have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England’s long-running ...
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The Digital Environment Conference 2026: Open Call
5 Dec 2025
Digital Futures is excited to announce that the presentation and poster submission is now live for The Digital Environment Conference 2026!Interested ...
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Dutch Transport Ministry visit to Manchester Urban Institute
27 Nov 2025
Manchester Urban Institute was pleased to host 11 delegates from the Dutch Ministry of Transport for a study visit to the city in October.Karen Lucas,...
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From pubs to plates: Manchester research shows Britain’s social life is shifting
11 Sep 2025
A new study by experts from The University of Manchester has revealed a major shift in Britain’s social life, as the number of bars and pubs has ...
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80 Years of Occupational Health at Manchester
5 Sep 2025
Registration now open! Join us to celebrate 80 Years of Occupational Health Research at the University of Manchester.The Thomas Ashton Institute and ...
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Manchester planning expert appointed as ESRC Council Member
4 Apr 2025
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) - the UK’s largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science - has appointed ...
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