Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering
The Buzz S3, E5: What is the potential of 3D printing?
The Buzz podcast 6th June 2023
The Buzz speaks to Dr Marco Domingos about the immense potential of 3D printing – plus the benefits, challenges and ethical questions it raises.
Celebrating The University of Manchester’s science and engineering heritage
Heritage 18th April 2023
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
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.
Passing with flying colours: Training the next generation of aerospace engineers
UOM life 11th January 2023
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
Departments 30th November 2022
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?
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?
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.
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.
On a (space) mission to inspire young women engineers: Dr Ciara McGrath
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.