FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
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In pictures 2: Through the years, science and engineering at Manchester
See how science and engineering at Manchester has changed through the years with a specially selected series of photographs, from 1887 up to today.
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In pictures: Then and now, science and engineering at Manchester
Take a trip down memory lane and see – in pictures – how science and engineering at The University of Manchester has evolved over time.
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Meet Manchester’s heritage heroes
When it comes to science and engineering, it’s hard to beat The University of Manchester’s rich heritage. Find out more about the legends you’ll be following when you join us in September.
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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.
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Challenging the doctrine of traditional farming
A University of Manchester microbiologist has formed a new research partnership that could revolutionise farming techniques in Kenya – and potentially across the world.
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“Your work is worth something” – Scholarships and rewarding excellence
Hear from the winners of our International and Indian Excellence Scholarship Awards, recognised for their outstanding pre-university academic performance.
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Guest post: The Manchester Urban Observatory – our work so far
Thomas Bannan of the Manchester Urban Observatory talks about the work the team is doing to better understand the impact of air pollution on the city’s health and the environment.
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Why fighting gives lefties the upper hand in evolution
We’re celebrating International Left Handers Day – a day human evolution and natural selection dictates should not exist. And yet it does. We find out why.
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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.