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At the home of graphene, we work to push the boundaries of our knowledge of graphene and 2D materials. Here, you can find the latest news and updates from our researchers and business ventures.
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Water reveals superpowers hidden at the nanoscale
15 Oct 2025
Researchers at The University of Manchester have made an unexpected discovery about one of the world's most familiar substances – water. When ...
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80 Years of Occupational Health at Manchester
5 Sep 2025
Registration now open! Join us to celebrate 80 Years of Occupational Health Research at the University of Manchester. The Thomas Ashton Institute and...
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Making the cleanest graphene ever
20 Aug 2025
Scientists bring graphene to near perfection, allowing quantum effects that once required huge magnets to appear in Earth\'s magnetic field.
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Manchester scientists achieve brain-like memory in nanofluidic devices
1 Aug 2025
Researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute have developed a new class of programmable nanofluidic memristors that ...
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Graphene-enhanced, low-carbon concrete successfully laid at Northumbrian Water site
29 Jul 2025
A novel concrete formulation developed through collaboration between the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of ...
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Manchester researchers design electric thermal switch for space applications
29 Jul 2025
An international team led by researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute has demonstrated a ground-breaking device ...
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Graphene-silver coating promises long-term defence against bacteria
28 Jul 2025
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have developed a new type of antimicrobial coating that could improve hygiene across healthcare, ...
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Manchester scientists discover new light behaviour in common mineral gypsum
21 Jul 2025
A new study published in Science Advances by researchers from the National Graphene Institute at University of Manchester and the University of ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely
16 Feb 2024
A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, ...
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Mimicking the Brain: Long-Term Memory and Synapse-Like Dynamics in 2D Nanofluidic Channels
31 Jan 2024
Research by Manchester’s Angstrofluidics Group is exploring new perspectives in nanofluidics by pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication with ...
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2023 Graphene Hackathon
26 Jan 2024
The Graphene Hackathon recently hosted an inspiring event, challenging student teams to push the boundaries of innovation using graphene. 60 ...
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Manchester spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage
25 Jan 2024
A team of Manchester scientists have secured €3 million investment to bring a lithium-free energy storage solution to the global market.
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New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process
24 Jan 2024
Manchester scientists have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can precisely track your breath, even the slightest changes in the exhaling ...
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Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
17 Jan 2024
Two University of Manchester professors have been recognised in the prestigious 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists.
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MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester
8 Jan 2024
Manchester Gorton MP Afzal Khan has visited The University of Manchester’s multi-million-pound engineering facility which provides industry-led ...
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Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships
18 Dec 2023
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable construction and waste management, The University of Manchester are proud to witness the recent ...
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Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops
11 Dec 2023
Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops: using nanocapillaries to understand the fundamental structure and behaviour of water
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Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics
5 Dec 2023
Scientists at the University of Manchester Unveil Inorganic Stamp Technology for Creating Atomically Clean Interfaces. New technology could ...
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Decarbonising construction with Graphene
10 Nov 2023
Graphene disruption opens doors to a sustainable future for concrete says James Baker, CEO Graphene@Manchester
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Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability
10 Nov 2023
Graphene Innovations Manchester Ltd, founded by Dr Vivek Koncherry, has won The Spectator’s prestigious Excellence in Sustainability Award, in ...
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Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies
6 Nov 2023
Researchers from the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester have discovered a way to use light to accelerate proton transport ...
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