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Bev Craig was elected mayor of Greater Manchester after a runoff with Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain’s prime minister, with a 25% voter turnout and Craig securing 66.3% of the votes in the runoff.

Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected Greater Manchester mayor with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley of Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain's prime minister, and voter turnout was 25%, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former Manchester City Council leader, secured a victory for Labour despite recent local election losses to Reform UK.

Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected mayor of Greater Manchester with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become prime minister and saw a 25% voter turnout, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former leader of Manchester City Council, succeeded Burnham, who had held the mayoral role for nine years.

The UK government is cutting funding to the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after 2028. Scientists and institutions have expressed alarm, warning of irreversible impacts on UK physics and astronomy. The University of Manchester is seeking alternative funding to keep the telescope operational.

The UK's Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory faces potential decommissioning after 2028 due to UK Research and Innovation ceasing public funding. Scientists, including Brian Cox and Paul Howarth, have criticized the decision, urging the new government to reconsider. The telescope, part of the e-Merlin network, has played a key role in radio astronomy for nearly 70 years.

Jodrell Bank faces a funding crisis that could result in a physics brain drain, threatening UK science and national growth. The site, where radio astronomy began in 1945 with Bernard Lovell's discovery of radio reflections from shooting stars, is now at risk as its historic Lovell telescope remains critical to scientific research.

Professor Fiona Devine returned to Hong Kong this year, noting significant changes in the city and global higher education since 2019. She is currently Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester and previously led Alliance Manchester Business School for a decade.

A study by the University of Manchester found that increased daytime bright light exposure correlates with earlier sleep onset, earlier wake-up times, and deeper sleep. Participants wore light sensors and sleep trackers, and findings suggest morning light helps regulate the body's internal clock, while evening light avoidance may improve sleep quality.

A University of Manchester study warns that universities are not adequately preparing graduates for AI-driven workplaces, urging schools to shift focus from AI cheating concerns to equipping students for automation-shaped careers.

Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister after a landslide victory but resigned as Labour leader following scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, policy missteps, and poor election results. His government faced internal conflicts and a loss of public support, leading to his decision to step down.

Newly discovered photos document the May 14, 1941 roundup of foreign Jews in Paris, a precursor to the Vel' d'Hiv roundup of July 1942. The 98 images, part of a photography exhibit curated by Dr. Jean-Marc Dreyfus, offer a detailed visual account of this previously unknown event in Holocaust history.

The University of Manchester is investigating reports of sexual harassment against 20 female medical students who received anonymous late-night phone calls from men who intimidated and demeaned them. The incidents have occurred over at least three years, as reported by Charlotte Buttercase, a final-year medical student involved.

The University of Manchester, a Russell Group institution, will offer work placements to all undergraduates across disciplines such as chemical engineering and classics, aiming to provide real-world experience for job market readiness. This initiative marks a first for a large Russell Group university.

King's College London is merging with Cranfield University to create a new UK super-university, becoming the second largest mainstream university in the UK with around 47,000 students. The merged institution will rival international competitors in size and research output. The name of the new institution has not yet been formally decided.

A study from the University of Manchester found that a back-to-basics approach in language analysis can match or outperform AI. The research highlights the effectiveness of traditional methods in this field.