science
Doctor Who? The future Doctor Wang, that’s Who
There are many reasons to choose to study in Manchester. For Jie Wang – who’s just landed a prestigious trip to the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore – the fact that it’s in the country that a certain timelord likes to call home was a deciding factor! Jie Wang, a PhD student in the […]
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.
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.
The Buzz S2, E7: How can we stay safe online?
In this latest episode of The Buzz podcast we ask information and cyber security expert Professor Daniel Dresner about the best ways to stay safe online.
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.
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!
The SKA’s the limit: Green light for world’s largest radio telescope network
Professor Michael Garrett explains the key role Jodrell Bank will play as construction gets underway on a truly stellar project: the exciting Square Kilometre Array Observatory.
“Time for action” – nuclear energy for net zero
Discover more about an important new paper from the Dalton Nuclear Institute, assessing whether nuclear energy could help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target.
The Buzz S2, E6: Should we trust all science news?
In this episode of the podcast we speak to PhD students Katie Downes and Luke Chaplin of the Have You Heard? team about the dangers of science misinformation.
Ron Hill: the Manchester graduate who became a running (and sportswear) icon
Discover how Manchester textile chemistry PhD graduate Ron Hill used his science know-how to aid his hugely successful running and sportswear endeavours.