Materials Science
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.
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 Department 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 Department 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.
Third Composites@Manchester Research Workshop
Welcome to Materials 28th June 2018
The Composites@Manchester initiative aims to bring together early career researchers, particularly PhD, MSc and postdoctoral researchers, to share their research as part of a community.
Introducing Marie O’Brien, Histologist
Meet the Department 22nd June 2018
This week, we spoke to Marie O’Brien, a Histologist and the Human Tissue Authority Person Designate at the School of Materials.
School of Materials’ big May, as staff and students awarded
Research and impact 17th May 2018
It’s been a big month here at the School of Materials, with several of our staff and students receiving recognition for their work and achievements.
Fancy a lab in a warmer climate?
Student experience 15th February 2018
Applications for our Live-In-Labs summer volunteering project in India are now open. Find out more here.
#MondayMaterials Episode 35 – Dr Louise Carney
Meet the Department 12th February 2018
In today’s #MondayMaterials, we’re talking to biomaterials research experimental officer Louise Carney about the work she does in the School. Please can you describe your role within the School of Materials, for the layman, in 10 sentences or less? I work as an experimental officer within the biomaterials research grouping, and our research aims are […]
Heritage, passion and skill – why UoM students stand out to employers
Materials World 1st November 2017
The Made In Manchester Careers Fair took place in October and dozens of fashion, textiles and materials science employers came along to meet students from the School of Materials. One thing they were all agreed upon – there’s something that makes University of Manchester students stand out from the crowd. Rich heritage Adam Getty, Sales […]