Heritage
Celebrating The University of Manchester’s science and engineering heritage
To mark World Heritage Day (18 April) we take a look at the remarkable – and truly unique – story of science and engineering here at The University of Manchester.
Guest post: The Firs’ World War – medical botany from Fallowfield to the frontline
Manchester student Henry Lloyd-Hughes digs a little deeper into the Firs Environmental Research Station’s important – and surprising – contributions to WWI.
Climbing the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank
We don our hard hats to climb Jodrell Bank’s incredible Lovell Telescope and meet the remarkable people who work there – keeping it safe 24/7.
The etymology of science and engineering – Part II
We return for part two of our captivating look at the weird and wonderful origins of words associated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Where do science and engineering words come from? Part I
Discover the fascinating and surprising etymology of some of the words and phrases most associated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Passing as human – What is the Turing Test?
On what would have been Alan Turing’s 110th birthday, our video takes a closer look at one of his most extraordinary and forward-thinking ideas: the Turing Test.
Barrie Chaplin: Remembering a prolific Manchester alumnus and electronics pioneer
Barrie Chaplin was one of the founding fathers of modern electronics – find out more about his remarkable achievements at Manchester, and enduring legacy around the world.
Wizards, monsters, ships and bees: The symbols of Sackville Street Building
Take a closer look at the fascinating – and strange – symbolism to be found in and around The University of Manchester’s iconic Sackville Street Building.
North Campus: The weird and wonderful
Discover why, on North Campus, there is a huge Vimto bottle, intriguing green-and-white dome, curious man-in-a-bath sculpture, and much more.
Ron Hill: the Manchester graduate who became a running (and sportswear) icon
Discover how Manchester textile chemistry PhD graduate Ron Hill used his science know-how to aid his hugely successful running and sportswear endeavours.