Chemistry
Celebrating The University of Manchester’s science and engineering heritage
To mark World Heritage Day (18 April) we take a look at the remarkable – and truly unique – story of science and engineering here at The University of Manchester.
‘Make it so’ – creating super-strength concrete from Mars dust, potatoes and salt
Research impact and institutes
Discover the ‘cosmic concrete’ that Manchester scientists believe might, one day, enable humans to build a colony on Mars – and aid the climate fight on Earth.
Where do science and engineering words come from? Part I
Discover the fascinating and surprising etymology of some of the words and phrases most associated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The Buzz S3, E4: Space bricks
In this instalment of The Buzz podcast, Dr Aled Roberts explains the potential for using astronauts’ blood plasma and other human waste products to manufacture ‘space bricks’ to build structures on the Moon and Mars.
International Women’s Day: The scientists and engineers who inspire us
We ask scientists and engineers across our Faculty about the women who have inspired them most – past, present and future.
LGBT+ History Month: Inclusivity in science and engineering
We mark February’s LGBT+ History Month by sharing the stories of members of the LGBT+ community here in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Wizards, monsters, ships and bees: The symbols of Sackville Street Building
Take a closer look at the fascinating – and strange – symbolism to be found in and around The University of Manchester’s iconic Sackville Street Building.
ScienceX: The eXtravaganza returns… greener than ever!
ScienceX 2021 proved a huge success – with children exploring the wonders of science and engineering, and climate change taking centre stage.
Blood from a stone? No, but it could make bricks – on Mars!
Research impact and institutes
Discover the – quite literal – way that blood, sweat and tears could help humans develop the building materials needed to colonise Mars.
North Campus: The weird and wonderful
Discover why, on North Campus, there is a huge Vimto bottle, intriguing green-and-white dome, curious man-in-a-bath sculpture, and much more.