Earth and Environmental Sciences

Godlee Observatory, Vimto bottle, and Archimedes statue — North Campus: The weird and wonderful

Heritage 16th September 2021

Discover why, on North Campus, there is a huge Vimto bottle, intriguing green-and-white dome, curious man-in-a-bath sculpture, and much more.

Animated drawing of scientists and a rainbow flag — Guest post: Proud in STEM

Social responsibility 26th August 2021

Davide Vincenzo Verdolino, a PhD student in the Advanced Biomedical Materials Centre for Doctoral Training, discusses LGBTQ+ representation in STEM.

Volunteers planting at the firs — Need re-leaf? The FIRS Environmental Research Station pilots wellbeing events

Social responsibility 27th July 2021

The FIRS botanical garden has started trialling wellbeing events both for students and the wider community. Find out more about these wonderful initiatives.

Dandelions in the sun — Summer Science ’21: Dinosaurs, land mines… and cleaner air?

Research impact and institutes 22nd July 2021

Researchers across the Faculty of Science and Engineering have been involved in the Royal Society’s brilliant Summer Science Exhibition. Find out more!

Woman scientist with microscope — Why we chose the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Departments 17th June 2021

To mark undergraduate virtual open week, our science and engineering students discuss the – many and varied – reasons they decided to study here at Manchester.

The Buzz S2, E5: What can we learn from the Moon?

The Buzz podcast 27th May 2021

In this captivating episode of The Buzz podcast we speak to Manchester alumni Nat Curran (NASA) and Fran McDonald (European Space Agency) about the wonders of the Moon.

Yellow plane above a green forest — World’s #1! FSE helps UoM top sustainable development chart

Social responsibility 6th May 2021

Find out how the Faculty of Science and Engineering is helping The University of Manchester lead the way in sustainable development.

Meteorites in a colourful sky — Great balls of fire! Can meteorites reveal the secrets of our Solar System?

Research impact and institutes 13th April 2021

Discover why a meteorite that landed in the Cotswolds – and which Manchester scientists are helping to investigate – could help solve some of space’s big mysteries.