News
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Materials.
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Concretene and GEIC proud to partner for another three years
10 Jul 2025
Pioneering construction-tech firm Concretene has chosen the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) as its base to support manufacturing ...
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GEIC Engineering Director joins 2DMoT CDT Advisory Board
17 Jun 2025
John Whittaker, Engineering Director at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), is delighted to announce his appointment to the ...
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Advancing renewable energy-powered solutions for water desalination
17 Jun 2025
The University of Manchester is part of the EU-funded AQUASOL project, working to address global water scarcity through renewable energy-powered ...
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Manchester researchers design 2D lattice to extend zinc-ion battery life
16 Jun 2025
Scientists from the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester and the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new way to ...
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Breakthrough in quantum materials: UK Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond
16 Jun 2025
A new study led by researchers at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester has achieved a major advance in quantum materials, developing a...
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The University of Manchester and Amentum expand strategic partnership on world-changing technologies
17 Apr 2025
The University of Manchester has expanded its collaboration with Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions,...
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Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water
15 Apr 2025
A breakthrough by researchers at The University of Manchester sheds light on one of nature’s most elusive forces, with wide-reaching implications ...
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Professor Cinzia Casiraghi appointed as Chief Scientific Officer at the GEIC
4 Apr 2025
Professor Cinzia Casiraghi has been appointed as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), bringing with ...
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Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place
28 Mar 2025
Apply Now to join the R2I programme R2I is a bespoke entrepreneurship training programme for late stage PhD students, PDRAs and early-career ...
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Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications
27 Mar 2025
Researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute have introduced a new class of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces capable...
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Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation
24 Mar 2025
Carbon fibre is a critical material for industries such as aerospace and automotive, prized for its strength and lightweight properties. However, ...
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Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025
21 Mar 2025
Congratulations to CDT student Patrick Sarsfield, winner of the £20,000 second prize with co-founder of Graphene Thermal Daniel Mills. Patrick is ...
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National Graphene Institute celebrates 10 years of transformative research
20 Mar 2025
The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of groundbreaking ...
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Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing
12 Mar 2025
In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet demand for urgent dental care can only ...
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Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy
6 Mar 2025
Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy.
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Graphene Innovations Manchester extends GEIC partnership for another three years
5 Mar 2025
We are delighted to announce that Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM) has extended its Tier 1 Partnership with the Graphene Engineering Innovation ...
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University of Manchester researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology
26 Feb 2025
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester have achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum ...
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Ancient pterosaur bones could inspire the future of aerospace engineering
11 Feb 2025
The microarchitecture of fossil pterosaur bones could hold the key to lighter, stronger materials for the next generation of aircraft, new research ...
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PhD position at The University of Manchester at Harwell
30 Jan 2025
The project offers great opportunities to acquire expertise in modelling interacting spin systems, neutron scattering and advanced data analysis. ...
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Manchester scientists develop ‘molecular trap’ to clean pollution from water
28 Jan 2025
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by harmful chemicals, such as...
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Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open
21 Jan 2025
Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of their commercial proposition to establish a new business revolving around graphene-related ...
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University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector
21 Jan 2025
The University of Manchester and Bupa have announced an innovative new collaboration to develop new methods and strategies to drastically reduce the ...
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Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature
15 Jan 2025
Scientists have built an artificial motor capable of mimicking the natural mechanisms that power life.
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University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero
26 Nov 2024
Ecobelt Ltd, a University partner, has won an award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in recognition of its use of sustainable ...
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Vice-Chancellor visits Cambridge to advance innovation partnership
11 Nov 2024
President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison visited Cambridge to build on the partnership between The University of Manchester and the University of ...
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Manchester scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk
29 Oct 2024
Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for ...
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The University of Manchester and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare
29 Oct 2024
The University of Manchester is teaming up with Vernacare to revolutionise the use of single-use plastics in healthcare.
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Manchester celebrates 20 years since graphene breakthrough
22 Oct 2024
The University of Manchester is marking two decades since the discovery of graphene: the Nobel Prize-winning ‘wonder material’, which was first ...
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NanoNeuroOmics
9 Oct 2024
Alzheimer's disease and glioblastoma are two of the most devastating and challenging brain disorders we can face. There’s not currently a cure for ...
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Developing sustainable coatings
26 Sep 2024
With a growing demand for sustainable materials that extend the lifespan of infrastructure like wind turbines, it's crucial to understand how these ...
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Watercycle Technologies Selected to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Lithium Recovery Technology in Chile
18 Sep 2024
Watercycle Technologies Ltd (‘Watercycle’), a spinout from The University of Manchester, is a UK-based climate tech company specialising in ...
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Manchester researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases
9 Sep 2024
A leading nanomedicine researcher at The University of Manchester has secured a €1.5m (£1.3m) European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to ...
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Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery
6 Sep 2024
A team of scientists from the University of Manchester has achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding lithium-ion storage within the ...
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£400,000 Funding for Graphene-Concrete Decarbonisation
1 Aug 2024
Graphene@Manchester, in collaboration with four industry partners, has received £400,000 from Innovate UK's decarbonising concrete fund to accelerate...
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National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative
1 Aug 2024
The National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has been identified as a key stakeholder in the UK-India Technology Security ...
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Winners announced for the Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2024
4 Jul 2024
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award 2024.
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Immersive event showcases Graphene@Manchester’s capabilities to industry
4 Jul 2024
This week, NGI and GEIC hosted representatives from 120 large organisations, SMEs and start-ups, in an exclusive two-day event for industry.
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Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future
1 Jul 2024
The need to tackle climate change is becoming more urgent, making sustainable manufacturing of goods a global concern. However, making all industries ...
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Semiconductor research at The University of Manchester
1 Jul 2024
Manchester is a world-leader in the novel fabrication of semiconductors devices from 2D materials to silicon. Alongside its world-leading academic ...
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Manchester AI expert helps local SME develop the technology to battle battery waste
21 Jun 2024
A partnership between University of Manchester academics and Lion Vision, a North West-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialist, has made a ...
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Nanoengineering at the Summer Science Exhibition
21 Jun 2024
The University of Manchester takes a full role in the exhibition and this year is no exception, with a flagship exhibit, created by the Nanoscale ...
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Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects
19 Jun 2024
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionise energy harnessing and information ...
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Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission
7 Jun 2024
The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute has spearheaded an international team to engineer a novel approach for controlling ...
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Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials
20 May 2024
Scientists have discovered that a ‘single atomic defect' in a layered 2D material can hold onto quantum information for microseconds at room ...
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Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers
7 May 2024
Scientists at The University of Manchester have produced an enhanced, ultra-pure form of silicon that allows construction of high-performance qubit ...
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Manchester Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor
25 Apr 2024
Researchers at The University of Manchester have successfully achieved robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created ...
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World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Manchester materials scientists
24 Apr 2024
Manchester scientists are developing a world-first Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) that integrates cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopy with ...
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Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa
19 Apr 2024
Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered ...
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Manchester researchers awarded prestigious funding to pursue projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs
11 Apr 2024
Seven leading Manchester researchers are being awarded highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) advanced grants.
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Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
10 Apr 2024
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular device that ...
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