Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering
A new chapter for the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering is embarking on an exciting new chapter with establishment of a new five-department structure, effective from 1 August 2024. This innovative approach is designed to enhance the School’s teaching and research capabilities, benefiting our students, Faculty, and cross University and external collaborations.
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.
The etymology of science and engineering – Part II
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.
Passing with flying colours: Training the next generation of aerospace engineers
Come fly with us! Hear about the sky-high adventures of our aerospace students as they enjoyed an action-packed, week-long field trip at a Snowdonia flight centre.
Building the world’s largest foamboard aircraft
Discover how – and why – a team in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering attempted the ambitious construction of the world’s largest foamboard plane.
The Buzz S3, E1: Are we entering a new space age?
Dr Ciara McGrath helps us blast off season three of The Buzz podcast by answering the question: Are we entering a new space age?
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.
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.
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.
On a (space) mission to inspire young women engineers: Dr Ciara McGrath
Dr Ciara McGrath, a finalist in the 2021 IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, discusses her stellar research, career, and the future of engineering.