Dinosaurs
This page features some of our amazing dinosaur research.
One small step for a dinosaur; one giant leap for scientists
A huge, record-breaking footprint has been discovered along ‘Dinosaur Coast’ in Yorkshire – and scientists are excited by what it could mean.
The Buzz S3, E2: What killed the dinosaurs?
Could exciting new evidence help us finally reveal what killed the dinosaurs? We speak to Professor Phil Manning to answer this colossal question!
Tanis treasure: Unearthing the secrets of dinosaurs’ last day
Manchester researchers work with Sir David Attenborough and the BBC to spectacularly reveal what happened on the final day of the dinosaurs.
The Buzz S1, E3: Mission Jurassic
In this episode of The Buzz, we’re talking about dinosaurs and learning about one of the University’s most exciting projects – Mission Jurassic.
On a mission to uncover the secrets of the Jurassic Mile
There’s something exciting going on in the Badlands of Wyoming, and we’ve dug up a few clues for you. Join us as we introduce the real Jurassic Park.
Sir William Boyd Dawkins – an extraordinary study
Discover the extraordinary story of academic and explorer William Boyd Dawkins, the first Professor of Geology and Palaeontology at Manchester and former Curator of Manchester Museum, whose incredible study is recreated at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Jurassic Park meets Arachnophobia
It’s the ultimate 90s movie mash-up – Arachnophobia meets Jurassic Park. And it’s happened in real life, right here at the University of Manchester. Imprisoned within a block of amber dating back to the Cretaceous period, a spider has been discovered that could provide an unparalleled insight into the evolution of everyone’s favourite creepy-crawly. And […]