For International Women’s Day 2020, we caught up with our very own Professor Louise Walker about her experience as a woman in mathematics. What is your role within the University? I am a Professor at the University; my focus is on teaching and scholarship, mainly geared towards teaching and maths education. This means that I…
In this historical feature we explore Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw (1912-2014) and her influential work. Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw was a mathematician, politician and astronomer. In 1945 Dame Kathleen completed her doctorate at Somerville College, Oxford, on Critical Lattices. She wrote five original research papers that were sufficient for her to earn her DPhil degree without the…
In this episode of The Buzz, we celebrate The University of Manchester’s own women of science – both past and present. We speak to Prof Danielle George and Dr Andrea Murray, and we chat about some of Manchester’s iconic women of science.
In this historical feature we explore Alan Turing (1912-1954) and his influential work. Alan Turing is considered to be the father of modern computing and artificial intelligence. His concept of the Turing machine is still one of the most widely examined theories of computation. His early work was undertaken at King’s College, Cambridge where he…
Within the new MECD development sits a nod to Manchester’s past. Discover the fascinating history of Oddfellows Hall and its importance to the city.
Dr Ian Kane told us about the work that academics and students at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Manchester are doing to investigate the impact of microplastics on oceanic ecosystems. The outcome of these investigations will be used to inform future mitigation measures against plastic pollution.
A breakthrough by Manchester scientists could see a new antiviral tackle the world’s most common viral infections – and, potentially, even coronavirus.
Do you know about Alan Turing’s Olympic-level running ability? The mysteries surrounding his death? Discover all this and more about the ‘father of computer science’.
MEarthSci graduate Alicia McCabe told us about how undergraduate study completely transformed her career trajectory, from Chef to Mining Technology Consultant. Alicia responded to questions in writing from the Kalahari desert…
To mark the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we meet some of the women from FSE making their mark in science and technology.
