Testing the water and turning the tide: Dr Laura Richards
Research impact and institutes
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to Dr Laura Richards about her water-focused research and experience as a woman in science.
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.
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.
Most wonderful time of the beer: Yeast biodiversity promises exciting new flavours
Research impact and institutes
Discover why new research might spice up future Christmases and other celebrations – with exciting new flavours of beer!
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.
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.
Manchester Festival of Climate Action: Tackling the biggest questions
Read all about the Manchester Festival of Climate Action, an absorbing four-day event in the run-up to COP26 that addressed the biggest climate questions.
ScienceX: The eXtravaganza returns… greener than ever!
ScienceX 2021 proved a huge success – with children exploring the wonders of science and engineering, and climate change taking centre stage.
Three generations of Black engineers
Mechanical engineering student Tosin Shodeyi discusses a remarkable family history of three generations of Black engineers here at Manchester.