Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Celebrating The University of Manchester’s science and engineering heritage
To mark World Heritage Day (18 April) we take a look at the remarkable – and truly unique – story of science and engineering here at The University of Manchester.
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Guest post: The Firs’ World War – medical botany from Fallowfield to the frontline
Manchester student Henry Lloyd-Hughes digs a little deeper into the Firs Environmental Research Station’s important – and surprising – contributions to WWI.
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One small step for a dinosaur; one giant leap for scientists
A huge, record-breaking footprint has been discovered along ‘Dinosaur Coast’ in Yorkshire – and scientists are excited by what it could mean.
![Dr Cecilia Medupin testing water quality in a stream.](https://www.mub.eps.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2023/03/Cecilia-Medupin-1400x400-1-500x298.jpg)
‘Going for it – with purpose’: A science journey from Nigeria to Manchester
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March) we hear from Dr Cecilia Medupin, who has been telling the Ignite podcast about her remarkable journey into science.
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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.
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The Buzz S3, E3: Why do volcanoes erupt?
PhD student Marissa Lo talks all things volcanoes – including consequences and benefits – in this explosive episode of The Buzz podcast.
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The Buzz S3, E2: What killed the dinosaurs?
Could exciting new evidence help us finally reveal what killed the dinosaurs? We speak to Professor Phil Manning to answer this colossal question!
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Neck and neck: The ‘gentleman etiquette’ of sparring giraffes
Neck-xtraordinary! Discover the amazing findings of Manchester student Jessica Granweiler, who observed sparring giraffes while on placement in South Africa.
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Tanis treasure: Unearthing the secrets of dinosaurs’ last day
Manchester researchers work with Sir David Attenborough and the BBC to spectacularly reveal what happened on the final day of the dinosaurs.
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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.