Environmental Science

Science Communication in Earth, Planetary and Environmental Sciences
Undergraduate students in the third year of their course take a module with a focus on Science Communication.

The Buzz S2, E2: What will future sustainable homes look like?
In this episode of The Buzz podcast PhD researcher at Tyndall Manchester Claire Brown looks ahead to the future of homes – with a focus on sustainability.

University of Manchester scientists sequester lead in perovskite solar cells for the first time
Research impact and institutes
New research enables lead to be sequestered in perovskite solar cells; making them more environmentally and commercially viable.

The fascinating history – and future – of FIRS Environmental Research Station
Research impact and institutes
From a shooting range for Joseph Whitworth, to a world-leading plant research station, The FIRS has an interesting history. Find out more!

FIRS Environmental Research Centre gets £2m makeover
Research impact and institutes
The Environmental Research Centre has built a revolutionary new greenhouse that will transform the way plants are grown. Find out more.

Guest post: The Manchester Urban Observatory – our work so far
Research impact and institutes
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.

Meet Manchester’s most inspiring alumni
When it comes to science and engineering, Manchester has an illustrious heritage. If you’ve joined the Faculty of Science and Engineering this week, read on to see in whose illustrious footsteps you’re following. Dr Bachir Ismaël Ouédraogo Burkina Faso’s Minister for Energy completed his PhD here at The University of Manchester, and he hopes that […]