University of Manchester
Breakthrough could transform eye condition screening for children with arthritis
The finding could reduce the need for unnecessary medication and screening appointments in those deemed low risk for uveitis.
Universities which restrict access to exam scripts ’cause students harm’
Students cannot reflect on their exam performance without seeing their marked scripts, a paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute has said.
Manchester University calls for tolerance after busts of Israeli leader stolen
Campaign group Palestine Action shared a video of two people smashing glass to ‘abduct’ two sculptures of Israel’s first president.
Study uses digital avatars to help people who hear voices
Often in psychosis, as in other conditions, the voices people hear can be abusive or bullying and affect people’s day-to-day life.
Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia
Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.
Students to sit exams at alternative locations after protesters occupy building
A group of students have ‘unlawfully barricaded’ a university building where exams were due to take place, the University of Manchester said.
President of Ireland says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke
Michael D Higgins, 83, was admitted to hospital in February and revealed on Wednesday he had suffered a mild form of stroke.
Researchers identify ichthyosaur that may be the largest known marine reptile
Experts estimate that the giant creature would have been more than 25 metres long.
Record number of disadvantaged 18-year-olds look to study most selective degrees
Ucas has published its application data for courses with an early October deadline.
New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents
The report said the highest rents and increases are in cities with an undersupply of accommodation.