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Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase …

A major new international study led by The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· has revealed how policymakers around the world are becoming far more active in constructing affordable housing. Drawing on evidence from cities including Salford, Shanghai, Nairobi …

A new book by The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·â€™s Dr Pritish Behuria explores how Rwanda rebuilt its economy after the 1994 genocide to become one of Africa’s most frequently cited development success stories, while questioning whether its current growth …

Researchers at The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12-15, the study …

A new study led by Dr Andrea Nini at The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· has found that a grammar-based approach to language analysis can match or outperform advanced AI systems in identifying who wrote a text. The method, called LambdaG, uses patterns in …

The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, through Creative 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the “Arts-Based Communication Platform for Co-creation to Build a Convivial Society" at Tokyo University of the Arts (TUA) — commonly …

Professor James Nazroo and Professor Laia Becares recently presented evidence on ethnic and racial inequalities during the pandemic to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.Their testimony draws on their expert report which found that there have been clear and …

Researchers at The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England’s long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country’s economic performance can be explained by a simple …

Nancy graduated in 1945, one of only a handful of women studying law at the University at that time.  Her great niece, Jen Gibbons, Clinical Legal Education Supervisor at the University’s Justice Hub made the generous gift using …

The Nanjing Hydropolis Spring School took place between 22-31 March and was organised by the School of Architecture and The Confucius Institute at the University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·. It aimed to offer an insight into the historic city of Nanjing and …

Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to high‑value careers and essential life skills. Research commissioned by the Bank of England …

A new report published by the House of Commons International Development Committee â€“ Peace Under Pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security - highlights significant weaknesses in the UK’s approach to the …

As the government considers future reforms to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, a major new report has highlighted the pressures facing overstretched councils trying to deliver this support - …

The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· was honoured to welcome Attorney General The Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, an esteemed alumnus, to deliver the 38th Annual Harry Street Lecture on Monday 23 March 2026.

A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across Greater 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·.

The Fellowship ‘This is our Story – Reclaiming Black British music’s his- and herstories’ builds on Karen’s experience working in broadcast media including the BBC and ITV, and as an independent filmmaker, to document the lived experiences of those …

The Harry Street Lecture, established in 1985, has featured an impressive roll call of distinguished figures, including prominent judges and policymakers. Richard Hermer KC was appointed Attorney General in 2024 and acts as chief legal advisor …

Creative 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· were delighted to host â€˜Unlocking Historical Archives with AI', an event addressing the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to researchers and practitioners working with …

Sir John Tomlinson and Dr Joshua Brown, Lecturer in Composition at the University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, both spent their formative years in rural East Lancashire, Oswaldtwistle and Bacup respectively, and their shared Lancastrian heritage and …

The legal rights designed to protect Afro-Colombian communities are not lifting them out of economic precarity - and are leaving them vulnerable to the illegal drug trade and illicit mining as a result - according to new research from The University …

The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· has been appointed as the UK-based Coordinating Team for the UK China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education (UKCHA), a unique forum of ten British and seven Chinese universities with …

The 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR) at Alliance 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Business School is delighted to announce the appointment of Rikesh Shah as a Simon Industrial & Professional Fellow. Shah, who serves as Head of Innovation at the …

New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption of green technologies around the world.

The formal handover of the Inquiry Memorial to the University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· will take place on Tuesday 24 March. The University is providing a permanent home for the Inquiry Memorial. The Inquiry Memorial is located in a central location that …

The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social sciences in understanding and …

On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.

A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them.

Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a widespread and underreported issue across the UK. According to official statistics, more than 200,000 …

A new study from The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.

On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· to demonstrate how …