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International Women's Day: Inspirational women on campus
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Lifestyle Team are spotlighting some of our favourite women and female-focused societies on campus.
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Citizen scientists: How a high school student broke new biological ground
When Indeever Madireddy's pet goldfish died, he could have flushed him down the toilet. Instead, he carried out a piece of research that broke new scientific ground...
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Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw: Black holes, strikes and academics' role in the media
We speak to Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw about their new book, university strikes, and why everyone should care about black holes.
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12 Days of Christmas: 11 pipers replaced by new pipe robots
To celebrate the 11th day of Christmas, find out how Joey, a small robot, could one day revolutionise pipe inspection
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12 days of Christmas: Four calling collies
On the fourth day of Christmas, did your loved one give you a calling bird, or a colly bird? Find out why this popular song lyric has changed throughout history
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New Manchester exhibition explores relationship between science and music
Wondering what science has to do with music? Check out the Science and Industry Museum's new exhibition 'Turn It Up: The power of music' to find out.
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Citizen Scientists: How amateur science can shape your life
Dip your toes into the world of amateur science, guided by scientist Falgunee Sarker
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The Mancunion's Favourite Mancunian Scientists
Manchester has been home to many renowned scientists throughout history whose research changed the world. Here are a few of our favourites
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A student guide to Sheffield
Spending the Summer in Manchester? Find out what Sheffield has to offer as part of our student-friendly travel guide
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Here comes the sunbed ban?
Awareness of the effect of indoor suntanning on rates of skin cancer has been growing in recent years. UoM researchers claim it may be time for a nationwide ban.
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Mooloo: The Scientists Potty Training Cows to Save the World
Cattle farming has a huge environmental impact, but seems unlikely to disappear any time soon. Find out how scientists are potty training cows to lesson their impact on climate…
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Citizen scientists: How amateur scientists are advancing astronomy
This new series hears from passionate citizen scientists to discover more about their contributions and why they do what they do. This week: amateur astronomy.