Research impact and institutes
“Time for action” – nuclear energy for net zero
Discover more about an important new paper from the Dalton Nuclear Institute, assessing whether nuclear energy could help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target.
SOARing with SpaceX: UoM launches first-ever satellite
Research impact and institutes
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.
Guest post: Spotlight on healthcare engineering at Manchester
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.
Guest post: How three surprising things could help scientists transform Parkinson’s testing
Research impact and institutes
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
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 value of clean water – and working towards better access
Research impact and institutes
This World Water Day (22 March) discover how experts across the Faculty are working towards improved access to clean water in India and elsewhere.
Tyndall x Massive Attack: Continuing the pursuit of low-carbon music
Professor Carly McLachlan provides an update on a unique project between the Tyndall Centre and Massive Attack that has decarbonisation in its sights.
WED2021: Engineering a better future at Manchester
Research impact and institutes
This World Engineering Day (4 March), discover just some of the ways Manchester researchers are helping to engineer a better future for us all.
University of Manchester scientists sequester lead in perovskite solar cells for the first time
Research impact and institutes
New research enables lead to be sequestered in perovskite solar cells; making them more environmentally and commercially viable.
Prometheus Underground: Robotics team solves Network Rail cave puzzle
Research impact and institutes
Discover how a Manchester robotics team drew inspiration from a Hollywood blockbuster to help Network Rail survey the caves and mines around its lines.