My true love sent to me… the 12 facts of Sackville Street Building
Our Christmas gift to you: 12 fascinating facts about Sackville Street Building, one of the University’s most iconic buildings. Merry Christmas from The Hub!
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The philanthropy of Alan Turing
Alan Turing is known for his genius; what’s lesser known is his philanthropic side. Here we look at the mathematics and computer science genius from a new angle.
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Ernest Rutherford – the ‘crocodile’ physicist who never looked back
LONG READ: Discover the amazing life of Ernest Rutherford and the quirkier stories that shaped the man who ‘split the atom’ at Manchester and is regarded as the father of nuclear physics.
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A science and engineering reunion – 50 years in the making
Three UMIST alumni recently held a special reunion on North Campus – find out how going to university can help launch careers and form friendships that last a lifetime.
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The remarkable life of Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw
Discover the remarkable life of Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, a woman who did so much for the University, education, maths, the advancement of women, and much more.
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The name behind the telescope: Sir Bernard Lovell
The Lovell Telescope is an iconic structure and the jewel in the crown of Jodrell Bank. Read all about the man after which it is named: Sir Bernard Lovell.
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Happy birthday, Baby: Tom Kilburn and a new era of computing
To mark the birthday of the ‘Baby’ computer – built right here, at Manchester – we take a look at the life and achievements of one of the men who made it: Tom Kilburn.
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The names behind the buildings III: James Lighthill Building and Morton Laboratory
Read all about the fascinating lives of James Lighthill and Frank Morton, men after which two of our North Campus buildings are named.
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The names behind the buildings II: The Ferranti Building
Do you know who the Ferranti Building on North Campus is named after? Discover the fascinating stories attached to this famous name.
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You can’t fool a scientist… or can you?
This April Fools’ Day, we’ve got a little challenge for you. Take a look at our five stories from across the Faculty of Science and Engineering and see if you can work out the fiction lurking between the facts.