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Manchester researchers have helped test a new AI model capable of designing entirely new proteins, with computational design success rates five to ten times higher than previous models. uommib.bsky.social https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/ai-designed-enzyme-for-drug-synthesis/

manchester.ac.ukManchester helps validate AI protein design breakthroughManchester scientists test AI-designed enzymes for key step in lenacapavir synthesis, showing how protein design could support more sustainable drug production.
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The announcement was made at a special event at the Science Gallery Bengaluru, which featured alumni and leaders from sectors such as culture, business and politics, including The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig.

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🚨 Got a startup idea? We're launching a £10m Founders Fund to help UoM students, staff and alumni turn ambitious ideas into businesses. With £3m already secured, founders can access investment, expertise and networks to help them grow. ⬇️

linkedin.comUniversity of Manchester launches £10m Founders Fund for future entrepreneurs | The University of ManchesterWe're launching a £10m Founders Fund to back the next generation of entrepreneurs ⬇️ Launching with £3m already secured, the Fund will provide pre-seed investment and support for high-potential ventu...
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ON THIS DAY IN 1950 ⬇️ Alan Turing published Computing Machinery and Intelligence, introducing what became known as the Turing Test. By asking the simple but profound question, "Can machines think?", Turing helped lay the foundations for modern AI.

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Today, Turing's legacy lives on at Manchester, where more than 1,600 researchers are developing and applying AI to tackle global challenges and transform lives. His forward-thinking ideas continue to shape how we understand intelligence, technology and what it means to think.

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MANCHESTER ACADEMICS HONOURED BY ROYAL ACADEMY ⬇️ Researchers from the University of Manchester have been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering, with four being made Fellows, and three receiving the prestigious Colin Campbell Mitchell Award.

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THIS AI WARNING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE 👇 Some of the world's leading AI researchers are calling for caution. They warn that the race to build ever-more-powerful AI could create risks that are difficult, or even impossible, to control. 🔗 doi.org/10.64628/AB....

doi.orgTech leaders are calling for an ‘AI slowdown’ – but what would that mean in practice?The call follows warnings from one AI researcher that the technology could ultimately destroy humanity.
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TWENTY YEARS ON FROM THE BIRTH OF THE ALGORITHM ⬇️👨‍💻 In the two decades since Facebook introduced the 'News Feed' – our lives have been increasingly shaped by algorithms. Now, we this development as one of the most significant socio-technical changes of our age. theconversation.com/how-facebook...

urldefense.comHow Facebook’s News Feed introduced the age of the algorithm 20 years agoIt might seem quaint now but for many Facebook users, the introduction of this content algorithm felt like a violation of their privacy and trust.
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UOM ASTRONOMER ON NASA MISSION 🚀⬇️ NASA's Roman Space Telescope mission, due to launch on 30 August 2026 is being lead in part by Dr Eamonn Kerins. The mission is expected to discover more than 100,000 planets orbiting other stars, helping to build the most comprehensive picture of our galaxy yet.

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JODRELL BANK UPDATE ⬇️🔭 Support is growing for Jodrell Bank - across science, culture and public life. UoM has expressed sincere thanks for overwhelming shows of support from figures such as Brian Cox, Brian May, Tim Peake, Jim Al-Khalili, and Johnny Marr. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

manchester.ac.ukGrowing support for Jodrell Bank from across science, culture and public lifeThe University of Manchester community has expressed its sincere thanks for overwhelming show of support by leading figures from science, culture and public life in support of Jodrell Bank.In recent w...
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Welcome, Professor Mahima Swamy! 💜 An internationally recognised researcher in intestinal immunology, Professor Swamy has joined the University of Manchester's Lydia Becker Institute as Professor of Immunology, strengthening its world-class expertise in barrier immunity.

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A SURPRISING WEAPON AGAINST EXTREME HEAT 👇☀️🔥 Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heatwaves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

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Their discovery, published in the world leading journal Immunity, centres on activated dendritic cells, a specialised population of immune cells that orchestrate the body’s attack on cancer. Read the full story: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s... See the paper: www.cell.com/immunity/ful...

cell.comCCR7+ activated dendritic cells are essential for spontaneous and immunotherapy-driven anti-tumor immunityDendritic cells (DCs) can acquire distinct functional states. To examine how different DC states orchestrate anti-tumor immunity, Koufaki et al. develop mouse models to label and ablate CCR7+ DCs and ...
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Andy Burnham became Prime Minister this week. From early whispers to entering Downing Street, The University of Manchester has been providing expert commentary to local, national and international audiences throughout his ascendency. Read our round-up, here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

manchester.ac.ukThe King of the North and the ‘Manchester Model’ – a media round-upAndy Burnham became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today.Styled as ‘King of the North’ for his successes as Mayor of Greater Manchester between 2017 and 2026, Burnham’s oversight of our region -...