Computer Science
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.
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.
Will Manchester supercomputer reveal insights into mysteries of the brain?
Departments 13th July 2022
Professor Steve Furber updates on the extraordinary SpiNNaker project – a supercomputer inspired by the workings of the human brain.
Passing as human – What is the Turing Test?
Heritage 23rd June 2022
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.
Raised by Wolves – Will we always know the difference between AI and real people?
Departments 9th June 2022
Professor Aline Miller features in a special trailer for hit sci-fi TV show Raised by Wolves, and tells us if robots can ever experience human emotions.
International Women’s Day: The scientists and engineers who inspire us
Social responsibility 8th March 2022
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
Social responsibility 17th February 2022
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.
Wizards, monsters, ships and bees: The symbols of Sackville Street Building
Heritage 25th November 2021
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.
ScienceX: The eXtravaganza returns… greener than ever!
Social responsibility 4th November 2021
ScienceX 2021 proved a huge success – with children exploring the wonders of science and engineering, and climate change taking centre stage.