Earth and Environmental Sciences
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LGBT+ History Month: Inclusivity in science and engineering
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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North Campus: The weird and wonderful
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.
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Guest post: Proud in STEM
Davide Vincenzo Verdolino, a PhD student in the Advanced Biomedical Materials Centre for Doctoral Training, discusses LGBTQ+ representation in STEM.
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Need re-leaf? The FIRS Environmental Research Station pilots wellbeing events
The FIRS botanical garden has started trialling wellbeing events both for students and the wider community. Find out more about these wonderful initiatives.
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Summer Science ’21: Dinosaurs, land mines… and cleaner air?
Research impact and institutes
Researchers across the Faculty of Science and Engineering have been involved in the Royal Society’s brilliant Summer Science Exhibition. Find out more!