History and heritage
![Close up of the astrological sign on the Renold Building exterior.](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Renold-astrological-sign-1400x400-1-500x298.jpg)
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.
![Professor Barrie Chaplin](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/Barrie-Chaplin-banner-500x298.jpg)
Barrie Chaplin: Remembering a prolific Manchester alumnus and electronics pioneer
Barrie Chaplin was one of the founding fathers of modern electronics – find out more about his remarkable achievements at Manchester, and enduring legacy around the world.
![God-like relief on Sackville Street Building](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/11/SSB-faces-banner-500x298.jpg)
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.
![Godlee Observatory, Vimto bottle, and Archimedes statue](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/09/North-Campus-banner-500x298.png)
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.
![Ron Hill in 1975](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/06/Ron_Hill_1400x400-500x298.jpg)
Ron Hill: the Manchester graduate who became a running (and sportswear) icon
Discover how Manchester textile chemistry PhD graduate Ron Hill used his science know-how to aid his hugely successful running and sportswear endeavours.
![Students in the Students' Union coffee bar 1944](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/11/In-pictures-3-banner-2-500x298.png)
In pictures 3: In black and white, science and engineering at Manchester
We’ve selected the most striking black-and-white images to best document our science and engineering heritage. Come and take a look!
![A spooky Whitworth Hall](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/10/Halloween-banner-500x298.png)
Ghost town: Is Manchester haunted (and can science explain it)?
Could the Faculty of Science and Engineering – and the city of Manchester itself – be haunted? This Halloween we lift the (coffin) lid and take a look.
![A Black woman scientist in lab coat](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/10/BHT-Banner-500x298.jpg)
Along the Black History Trail: Sharing experiences in science and engineering
The Black History Trail is attempting to address underrepresentation of Black students in subjects including science and engineering. Learn more about this important initiative.
![The University of Manchester in old-style lettering](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/10/Through-the-years-banner-UoM-500x298.png)
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.
![Alan Turing](https://www.sites.se.manchester.ac.uk/science-engineering/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/11/Alan-Turing-1400x400-1-500x298.jpg)
The Buzz Episode 7: Alan Turing
This episode of The Buzz is dedicated to one of The University of Manchester’s most treasured heroes – Alan Turing. We speak to Turing’s nephew Dermot Turing, who tells us more about Turing’s time at Bletchley Park. We also chat with James Sumner, Senior Lecturer in History, and find out about Turing’s work at The University of Manchester.