Guest post: The Firs’ World War – medical botany from Fallowfield to the frontline
Manchester student Henry Lloyd-Hughes digs a little deeper into the Firs Environmental Research Station’s important – and surprising – contributions to WWI.
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International Women’s Day: The scientists and engineers who inspire us
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We ask scientists and engineers across our Faculty about the women who have inspired them most – past, present and future.
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Guest post: Proud in STEM
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Davide Vincenzo Verdolino, a PhD student in the Advanced Biomedical Materials Centre for Doctoral Training, discusses LGBTQ+ representation in STEM.
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Need re-leaf? The FIRS Environmental Research Station pilots wellbeing events
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The FIRS botanical garden has started trialling wellbeing events both for students and the wider community. Find out more about these wonderful initiatives.
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Encouraging meaningful science learning for all children
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We speak to Dr Lynne Bianchi, who explains how a pioneering new report could help reshape science learning for children – encouraging a more meaningful approach.
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How FSE is ‘choosing to challenge’ this International Women’s Day
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Find out how and why people throughout the Faculty of Science and Engineering are ‘choosing to challenge’ this International Women’s Day.
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Choosing to Challenge: Gender stereotypes in primary science education
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Ahead of International Women’s Day Lynne Bianchi explains why she’s choosing to challenge stereotypes linked to gender in primary science education.
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The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
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From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!
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FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
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The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.
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Girls into STEM – “Anyone can be a scientist”
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The Faculty’s first Girls into STEM event took place last week, providing an opportunity for more than 100 nine to 11-year-olds to meet some of our academics and ask them anything.