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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 with flying colours: Training the next generation of aerospace engineers
Come fly with us! Hear about the sky-high adventures of our aerospace students as they enjoyed an action-packed, week-long field trip at a Snowdonia flight centre.

Science, space and singalongs: A stellar day at Bluedot
The Hub spent a brilliant day at the unique science and music celebration that is Bluedot Festival – here’s what we saw, and learnt!

Keeping it fresh: Manchester children tackle clean air challenge
Manchester scientists have partnered up with 25 local primary schools for the Great Science Share Clean Air Challenge. Find out more.

International Women’s Day: The scientists and engineers who inspire us
We ask scientists and engineers across our Faculty about the women who have inspired them most – past, present and future.

LGBT+ History Month: Inclusivity in science and engineering
We mark February’s LGBT+ History Month by sharing the stories of members of the LGBT+ community here in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Out of this Wordle! Can maths solve the popular puzzle?
Experts from the Department of Mathematics put on their problem-solver caps and look at whether maths can help us solve the all-conquering Wordle.

Flying high: Prestigious award for ‘outstanding’ student Chenjie Yu
We catch up with Chenjie Yu, an exceptional PhD student who has been recognised for his eye-catching and impactful research output – including work on cloud behaviour.

On a (space) mission to inspire young women engineers: Dr Ciara McGrath
Dr Ciara McGrath, a finalist in the 2021 IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, discusses her stellar research, career, and the future of engineering.