61 h. ago Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Manchester after overcoming cancer twice

He was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2006 after experiencing blurred peripheral vision

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63 h. ago Tenor Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Greater Manchester

This year marks a quarter of a century since the release of Watson’s acclaimed debut album, The Voice.

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66 h. ago Investigation continues into alleged University of Greater Manchester financial irregularities

Police say they have carried out search warrants as they continue to gather evidence

Economics

4 d. ago Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis

One family said that the discovery offers hope.

Science

5 d. ago Breakthrough as scientists develop new skin test which can identify Parkinson's seven years before official diagnosis

Experts from the University of Manchester have based the new test on the ability of a 'super smeller' Scottish grandmother who can detect the disease by smell.

Politics

7 d. ago University of Manchester study suggests airports might be attracting aliens to Earth

The University of Manchester-led study proposes potential extraterrestrials could have spotted Earth's airports

Politics

9 d. ago Honorary degrees for actress, food entrepreneur and cultural leader at QMU graduation

On the 8th July, Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh awarded honorary degrees to an acclaimed Scottish actress, a food innovator and an Edinburgh Fringe leader at its 2025 graduation ceremonies.

Politics

1 week ago Millions of households on DWP Universal Credit to get extra £725 a year

The Universal Credit standard allowance will permanently rise above inflation, amounting to £725 by 2029/30

Economics

3 w. ago Could you be allergic to SEX? When symptoms strike, many wrongly blame them on STDs claims top expert

According to Dr Michael Carroll, an associate professor in reproductive Science, at Manchester Metropolitan University, many people could be allergic to sex but undiagnosed.

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3 w. ago Stormzy awarded honorary Cambridge degree for championing Black students in education

Big For Your Boots hitmaker Stormzy’s journey from aspiring student to award-winning artist has come full circle with his latest honour from Cambridge

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3 w. ago Stormzy awarded honorary degree by Cambridge for work supporting black students

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice hailed the rapper’s ‘transformative’ impact on higher education access,

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