Prometheus Underground: Robotics team solves Network Rail cave puzzle
Research impact and institutes 14th January 2021
Discover how a Manchester robotics team drew inspiration from a Hollywood blockbuster to help Network Rail survey the caves and mines around its lines.
Guest post: Tyndall Talks – tackling the climate crisis
Our partners 7th January 2021
PhD researcher James Mason and his Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research colleagues dive into the work being done to combat rising sea levels.
Your science stocking fillers!
UOM life 16th December 2020
Dig deep into our Christmas stocking and discover the many different ways that science makes the festive season what it is – and can even improve it!
Guest post: Update – evaluating the resilience of our electricity network during COVID-19
Departments 10th December 2020
Matthias Noebels and Dr Mathaios Panteli provide an update on the resilience of the UK’s electricity network as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
Research impact and institutes 3rd December 2020
From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!
In pictures 3: In black and white, science and engineering at Manchester
Heritage 19th November 2020
We’ve selected the most striking black-and-white images to best document our science and engineering heritage. Come and take a look!
This is engineering: Inspiring a diverse next generation
Social responsibility 12th November 2020
Find out how Manchester is looking to promote greater diversity across its School of Engineering – by inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Innovation from a crisis: Meet FSE’s COVID Catalysts
Research impact and institutes 5th November 2020
Meet the science and engineering COVID Catalysts whose work and research during the pandemic could lead to a brighter future – in many different ways.
Ghost town: Is Manchester haunted (and can science explain it)?
UOM life 29th October 2020
Could the Faculty of Science and Engineering – and the city of Manchester itself – be haunted? This Halloween we lift the (coffin) lid and take a look.
Along the Black History Trail: Sharing experiences in science and engineering
Social responsibility 21st October 2020
The Black History Trail is attempting to address underrepresentation of Black students in subjects including science and engineering. Learn more about this important initiative.