Research Highlights
Alliance Manchester Business School in the UK is a research-led school within a research-led university. Given our scale and breadth we aim to tackle big, contemporary problems that require long-term research commitment, while encouraging teamwork across multiple academic disciplines.
We draw on and contribute to the University’s world-leading research profile and international reputation for excellent higher education. Our core strengths are not just centred on the quality of our research, but also around our individual and collaborative work, our teaching and executive education, our collaboration with international partners, and around our advisory, policy and public speaking roles. This is encapsulated in our motto Original Thinking Applied.
We are also aligned to the University of Manchester’s wider research beacons which are tackling some of the biggest questions facing the planet.
Andre Geim
2010 Nobel Prize in Physics
Andre Geim shared the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics with Kostya Novoselov for preparing and then characterising individual atomic planes of carbon, known as graphene. In 2004 they demonstrated how to extract and isolate graphene from graphite crystals using Sellotape.
Geim also shared the 2000 Ig Nobel Prize in Physics for his tongue-in-cheek diamagnetic levitation of a live frog.
Research Beacons
From tackling cancer and poverty to finding the energy solutions of the future, our research is making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives across the globe.
Global Challenges, Manchester Solutions.
Find out how world-class academic research is commercialised by scientists, engineers, medical professionals, business leaders and policymakers.
Research News
Manchester experts’ breakthrough helps narrow the search for intelligent life in the Milky Way
An analytical breakthrough that could significantly improve our chances of finding extra-terrestrial life in our galaxy has been discovered by
Graphene additives show a new way to control the structure of organic crystals
A team of researchers at The University of Manchester has demonstrated that the surface properties of graphene can be used to control
New at-home heart monitoring technique could reduce hospital visits and save lives
A simple new heart-monitoring technique has been developed to help people self-monitor their conditions at home without the need for
Newly discovered rare dinosaur embryos show sauropods had rhino-like horns
An incredibly rare dinosaur embryo discovered perfectly preserved inside its egg has shown scientists new details of the development and
Five ways to support new parents returning to work during the pandemic
Returning to work after having a baby is highly taxing under normal circumstances, but it’s especially tough now. Returning parents
Inflammation: the key factor that explains vulnerability to severe COVID
The severity of COVID-19 can vary hugely. In some it causes no symptoms at all and in others it’s life
Manchester-led research offers advance in superconductors with a ‘twist’
An international research team led by The University of Manchester has revealed a nanomaterial that mirrors the “magic angle” effect originally found
Young people’s mental health deteriorated the most during the pandemic, study finds
Public health responses to the pandemic have focused on preventing the spread of the virus, limiting the number of deaths
Research Impact Case Studies
The University of Manchester’s research is recognised as being of the highest quality, but we make more than just an academic impact.
These case studies show how the work of our researchers also makes a difference to economies, societies and cultures across the globe. Our pioneering minds tackle the world’s greatest challenges, finding new ways forward for governments, businesses and communities.
Nancy Rothwell & James Thompson / Social responsibility at our core
In this issue of the magazine we will place the spotlight on our University’s commitment to social responsibility. This commitment – one of our three
Jen O’Brien / Empowering Students
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to achieve a better future for all. Dr Jen O’Brien, who’s helped create a pioneering interdisciplinary
Social Development Goals / Answering the world’s call
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals give us all a target of addressing global challenges by 2030. It’s a mission that aligns with The University