For the first time, researchers have devised a method to selectively deliver drugs to a pregnant woman’s placenta without harming the foetus, in a development which could help prevent some premature births and treat conditions such as pre-eclampsia.

Dr Lynda Harris talks about her placental drug research

Danielle George, Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering, discusses the Robot Orchestra hack day which took place at the University of Manchester. 

Danielle George, Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering, discusses the Robot Orchestra hack day

Dr Camden Reeves, Head of Music at the University of Manchester, discusses the Robot Orchestra hack day. 

Dr Camden Reeves, Head of Music, discusses the Robot Orchestra hack day

New research, by the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester, has revealed an ‘Achilles heel’ of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and found drugs to successfully target this weakness and eradicate the disease in mice. 

Professor Tony Whetton on new leukaemia research

The University of Manchester's Dr Emma Crosbie talks about a new initiative to identify the top ten research targets for the most under-investigated areas of womb cancer.

http://www.cancer.manchester.ac.uk/wombcanceralliance/


Dr Emma Crosbie talks about the Womb Cancer Alliance

A Professor of Astrophysics from The University of Manchester has teamed up with two acclaimed music producers to create a unique composition using sounds from space, which is now being released as a limited edition 7” single.

Tim O’Brien, who is the Associate Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory, has been involved in several projects featuring sounds from space in the past, including collaborations with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Sigur Rós and New Order.

Learn more about the project here: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/astrophysics-professor-creates-stellar-remix/

Read Tim's blog discussing the single:  http://proftimobrien.com/2014/08/hello-moon-can-you-hear-me/



Astrophysics professor creates ‘stellar’ remix of space sounds

Sheena Cruickshank, Senior Lecturer in Immunology, explains why we have allergies as part of the launch of Britain Breathing 2.0; an app which lets you track your symptoms of hay fever or asthma. Discover more here: https://britainbreathing.org/

Sheena Cruickshank on the science behind allergies

Professor Andy Westwood and Professor Lorna Unwin talk about how the current election results and political upheaval affect education and skills policy.

What does the general election mean for education and skills policy?

The University of Manchester has held its first ever awards ceremony to celebrate the responsible practices of its suppliers, as part of a major initiative to recognise and support businesses which want to work in more sustainable ways.

In this clip Stephen Dauncey, The University’s Director of Finance, explains why this also makes good business sense.

Read more: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/businesses-do-good-win-awards-university/

Stephen Dauncey explains why responsible procurement makes good business sense

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