Meet MACE
Our academics, students, technical and professional services staff all play vital roles in the pursuit of excellence in research and teaching at The University of Manchester. Find out who’s who in MACE and what inspires them to offer the very best in engineering expertise.
Alejandra Francisco – Manchester, Aerospace and Youtube
Meet MACE 15th November 2021
Alejandra has only been at The University of Manchester for just over a year but is already making a big impression on our department. Passionate about promoting engineering subjects to younger female students, she has a prominent role in our societies and also created her own student youtuber channel. We caught up with her to […]
Why we chose the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Meet MACE 6th October 2021
Take a short walk around Manchester and it’s easy to see why so many people choose to study here. A modern, vibrant and diverse city with a fascinating heritage – and not to mention an incredible musical legacy and two of the biggest football clubs in the world – Manchester certainly has it all. And […]
International Women’s Day 2021: Natalie Parish
In the real world 5th March 2021
When most of us go to university to study our chosen subject, it is usually with a view to working in a related industry after we graduate. But Natalie Parish, a Technical Estates Co-Ordinator & Workshop Manager in the Department, decided this wasn’t for her. After studying English and working in publishing, she made the switch to engineering by enrolling in our Technical Apprenticeship programme.
MACE’s Callum Kidd becomes first person in UK to win prestigious award
Meet MACE 9th November 2020
We are delighted to announce that Callum Kidd, Discipline Head of Education for Engineering and Project Management within the Department of MACE, has become the first person within the UK to receive a teaching excellence award from the Project Management Institute.
Who’s who in MACE – Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo
Meet MACE 8th August 2020
Dr Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo is a lecturer in Reliability and Maintenance Engineering in MACE. We caught up for a quick chat about his role in the Department and life in Manchester…
MSc course reflections : teaching and learning
Meet MACE 21st July 2020
Hear reflections from some of our international students at their graduation ceremony. This video focuses on their experience of the MSc course teaching and learning.
Alice’s advice for aspiring engineers
Meet MACE 15th July 2020
We caught up with Prof Alice Larkin to hear more about her journey to becoming an engineer and what her advice would be for aspiring young engineers.
Welcome to our postgraduate offer holders
Meet MACE 10th July 2020
Congratulations on your offer to study your postgraduate degree with us! Find out more about what to expect when you join us in the autumn…
Khris: My journey to becoming an Aerospace engineer
Meet MACE 30th June 2020
Hear from Khris about his journey to becoming an Aerospace engineer, more specifically a Drone engineer, after finding his passion lay in UAVs!
Choosing your degree subject: Aerospace engineering
Meet MACE 30th June 2020
Aerospace Lecturer Dr Ben Parslew talks about his career path, and how it’s great to try out lot of different things to see what you enjoy….