Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The etymology of science and engineering – Part II
Heritage 2nd February 2023
We return for part two of our captivating look at the weird and wonderful origins of words associated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

New year, new opportunities for robotics and AI at Manchester
Research impact and institutes 5th January 2023
Discover the pioneering research into AI and robotics at The University of Manchester that’s breaking new ground and helping to solve real-world problems.

Guest post: The Manchester robots cleaning up the world’s trickiest nuclear sites
Our partners 20th June 2022
Professor Barry Lennox discusses the incredible work of the RAIN Hub team and the robots cleaning up nuclear sites at Dounreay and Fukushima.

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.

Back from the dead: AI to prevent exploding ‘zombie’ batteries?
Departments 17th March 2022
Could artificial intelligence hold the key to preventing exploding ‘zombie’ batteries at recycling centres? Here we find out.

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.

Barrie Chaplin: Remembering a prolific Manchester alumnus and electronics pioneer
Heritage 13th January 2022
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.

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.