Research impact at The University of Manchester

Research impact
The University of Manchesters research has a positive impact on
societies, business and individuals across the globe.
From health care to climate change, international trade to cohesive communities, we face up to the
planets greatest challenges and bring benefit where it's needed most.
Our work is improving the health of people all over the world. Research into cancer conducted at
the University has led to better outcomes for people with many forms of the disease, including
women with breast cancer and children with leukaemia. Investigations into the use of antibiotics in
oral health have influenced guidelines internationally, while our lecturer and award-winning author
MJ Hyland has used her writings to challenge preconceptions of multiple sclerosis.
Were also committed to improving the health of the environment. Our research into climate change
has led to climate adaptation strategies being put in place in 11 cities across Europe, while more
than 350 organisations a year use our online tool for assessing the impact of greenspace in urban
areas. Our expertise is sought by businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint, with
organisations in more than 70 countries using our carbon-calculator to achieve benefits totalling

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more than 450 million.

Were at the centre of research and development in graphene, the wonder material whose
properties were first isolated in Manchester. For example, were launching a graphene lightbulb that
offers lower energy emissions, longer life and lower manufacturing costs than others on the market.
Many of our innovations become industry standards, such as Selectfluor, an agent used to make
the production of many top-selling pharmaceutical products safer and more efficient.
Were influencing the people who have the power to make global trade fairer our inaugural Global
Poverty Summit brought 50 of the worlds leading poverty thinkers to Manchester and concluded
with two major international declarations.
Enabling a more equal society is high on our agenda. Research conducted at Manchester has
influenced anti-poverty policies in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, and our multidisciplinary
research in humanitarian and conflict response is helping to professionalise the sector and improve
the lives of those affected. Through our In Place of War project, were connecting artists in areas of
conflict and documenting their work. And, through our libraries, were preserving and promoting
cultural works of international significance, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Genizah
fragments.
By working internationally, were able to tackle challenges even beyond this planet. Our Jodrell
Bank Observatory is the international headquarters for the Square Kilometre Array, the worlds
largest radio telescope. The telescope will allow us to answer some of the biggest questions about
the universe.

Accessing our research

In our Faculties and Schools, as well as through dedicated Centres, Institutes and initiatives, we
bring together our resources to help policymakers, businesses and communities benefit from our
research.

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businesses and public bodies maximises
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Research beacons
We focus our research around some of the worlds biggest challenges.
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