Electrons and qubits: Explaining quantum computing
Research impact and institutes 23rd February 2023
Professor Richard Curry explains the fascinating world of quantum computing, and the potential impact it could have – now and in the future.
Iran to Manchester, via Disney: Creating magic as a woman in computer science
Departments 9th February 2023
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr Zahra Montazeri tells her story as a woman in computer science – including her work for Disney and Pixar.
The etymology of science and engineering – Part II
Heritage 2nd February 2023
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
Heritage 18th January 2023
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
UOM life 11th January 2023
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.
New year, new opportunities for robotics and AI at Manchester
Research impact and institutes 5th January 2023
Discover the pioneering research into AI and robotics at The University of Manchester that’s breaking new ground and helping to solve real-world problems.
My CERN journey: “I almost didn’t take physics for A-level!”
Departments 14th December 2022
Jonathon Langford, a former Manchester undergraduate who has completed a PhD while working on the Large Hadron Collider, tells us about his exciting journey.
Evidence of the Big Bang in every direction
Departments 7th December 2022
Professor Marco Gersabeck explains his and his team’s fascinating work at the Large Hadron Collider – including their research into matter and antimatter.
Building the world’s largest foamboard aircraft
Departments 30th November 2022
Discover how – and why – a team in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering attempted the ambitious construction of the world’s largest foamboard plane.
The Buzz S3 E5: Working on the Large Hadron Collider
The Buzz podcast 17th November 2022
This special episode of The Buzz podcast accompanies our CERN miniseries – and explores the fascinating work of Manchester scientists on the Large Hadron Collider.