SOARing with SpaceX: UoM launches first-ever satellite
Research impact and institutes 10th June 2021
The University of Manchester has launched its own satellite! Find out what this landmark achievement could mean for future research of very low Earth orbits.
Ron Hill: the Manchester graduate who became a running (and sportswear) icon
Heritage 3rd June 2021
Discover how Manchester textile chemistry PhD graduate Ron Hill used his science know-how to aid his hugely successful running and sportswear endeavours.
The Buzz S2, E5: What can we learn from the Moon?
The Buzz podcast 27th May 2021
In this captivating episode of The Buzz podcast we speak to Manchester alumni Nat Curran (NASA) and Fran McDonald (European Space Agency) about the wonders of the Moon.
Guest post: Spotlight on healthcare engineering at Manchester
Departments 20th May 2021
We shine a light on the vital, ever-evolving field of healthcare engineering – and the crucial work going on here at The University of Manchester in the fight against COVID-19.
Encouraging meaningful science learning for all children
Social responsibility 13th May 2021
We speak to Dr Lynne Bianchi, who explains how a pioneering new report could help reshape science learning for children – encouraging a more meaningful approach.
World’s #1! FSE helps UoM top sustainable development chart
Social responsibility 6th May 2021
Find out how the Faculty of Science and Engineering is helping The University of Manchester lead the way in sustainable development.
The Buzz S2, E4: How are animals inspiring robotics?
The Buzz podcast 30th April 2021
In this episode of the podcast we speak to biomechanics expert Dr Ben Parslew to find out how – and why – animal robotics is taking flight.
Guest post: How three surprising things could help scientists transform Parkinson’s testing
Research impact and institutes 22nd April 2021
Discover the remarkable story of how a long-running research effort could help to transform the way we test for Parkinson’s disease in the future.
Great balls of fire! Can meteorites reveal the secrets of our Solar System?
Research impact and institutes 13th April 2021
Discover why a meteorite that landed in the Cotswolds – and which Manchester scientists are helping to investigate – could help solve some of space’s big mysteries.
The Buzz S2, E3: What is the future of nuclear energy?
Our partners 30th March 2021
In this episode of The Buzz we go nuclear, asking Drs Aneeqa Khan and Laura Leay whether nuclear power could be the answer to our future energy needs.