University of Manchester

Manchester University

The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future.

Building on its track record of innovation, the University of Manchester has continued to adapt successfully to the needs of students by investing in world-class facilities for teaching, learning, research and recreation.

The university’s vision is to make Manchester, already an internationally distinguished centre of research, innovation, learning and scholarly enquiry, one of the leading universities in the world by 2015.

 
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Graphene electronics moves into a third dimension

Wonder material graphene has been touted as the next silicon, with one major problem – it is too conductive to be used in computer chips. Now scientists from The University of Manchester have given its prospects a new lifeline.

New investment aims to establish the UK as a global graphene research hub

Today sees the announcement of full details of how an additional £50 million will be spent to keep the UK at the forefront of research into ‘wonder material’ graphene. Also below are details of further investment strands for graphene engineering and research technology.

Better NHS services reduce suicide rates

Researchers at The University of Manchester have for the first time shown a positive link between improvements in mental health services and a reduction in suicide rates.