Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Buzz S3, E1: Are we entering a new space age?

The Buzz podcast 28th April 2022

Dr Ciara McGrath helps us blast off season three of The Buzz podcast by answering the question: Are we entering a new space age?

Drawing of a woman scientist — 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.

Hand in front of rainbow graphic — 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.

God-like relief on Sackville Street Building — 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.

Departments 18th November 2021

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.

Wind turbines in the sea — Manchester Festival of Climate Action: Tackling the biggest questions

Our partners 9th November 2021

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.