The University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. Formed in 2004 by the merger of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST, it maintains its main campus on Oxford Road. The institution conducts research and education across multiple disciplines, including chemical engineering and industrial biotechnology, and supports technology commercialization through its Innovation Factory.

Latest news on The University of Manchester

28 July 2026
GSK to open flagship R&D centre on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

New 300,000 sq ft centre will house 1,000+ scientists, focusing on oncology, respiratory, hepatology, vaccines and HIV; £400m UK investment and Stevenage move by 2029.

3 June 2026
argenx: Efgartigimod shows sustained myositis benefit, maintained response in Sjogren’s with consistent safety

ALKIVIA+ 52‑week data show sustained Total Improvement Score gains; RHO+ shows maintained response after switch to biweekly dosing; safety consistent across indications.