
Online retail and body shapes: PhD student Courtney Chrimes
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
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
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
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
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
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
This July saw the return of the annual Bluedot Festival to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire – a unique blend of science, art and music.

Third Composites@Manchester Research Workshop
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
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
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.