Polymer fibres and wearable electronics: PhD student Evie Chalmers
Student experience 8th May 2019
PhD student Evie Chalmers discusses her research into polymer fibres used in wearable electronics – and tells us what life’s like in the School of Materials.
Online retail and body shapes: PhD student Courtney Chrimes
Student experience 24th April 2019
Read all about Courtney Chrimes’ PhD research into online retail and clothing fit provision – and why Manchester is the right fit for her.
From Sydney to Manchester: PhD student Mia Maric
Student experience 8th April 2019
Hear Mia Maric’s story – a Materials Science PhD student who has arrived from Sydney, Australia and is enjoying her time at The University of Manchester.
Meet our academics: Professor Ping Xiao
Meet the School 2nd April 2019
Learn more about Ping Xiao, Professor of Materials Science at Manchester and Rolls-Royce/Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Advanced Coating Technology.
Nuclear materials team hopes for MIDAS touch
Meet the School 26th March 2019
The new MIDAS programme led by Prof Michael Preuss aims to make nuclear power safer and cleaner by researching cladding materials in nuclear reactors.
The School of Materials’ world tour
Events 17th October 2018
The School of Materials Biomaterials research theme have recently returned from two international meetings – one in Japan and the other in The Netherlands.
School of Materials welcomes new academics
Meet the School 9th October 2018
The School of Materials has welcomed three new academics in recent months. Read on to find out more about them.
School of Materials at Bluedot
Welcome to Materials 3rd August 2018
This July saw the return of the annual Bluedot Festival to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire – a unique blend of science, art and music.