Campus evolution: Maths Tower to the Alan Turing Building
While older readers might remember the Maths Tower, younger readers will likely know the Alan Turing Building and University Place. Discover more about our campus evolution.
History and heritage
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Sir John Cockcroft: Nobel Prize winner… and averter of nuclear disaster?
Sir John Cockcroft helped to prevent an even bigger disaster when fire broke out at the Windscale nuclear facility in 1957. Find out how.
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The day Einstein came to The University of Manchester
When Albert Einstein came to the UK to speak about his Theory of Relativity, he chose The University of Manchester. Discover the story behind the lecture.
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Celebrating Rona Robinson – Manchester’s ‘ordinary’ chemistry pioneer
Dr Kristy Turner unearths the remarkable story of Rona Robinson, a Manchester suffragette and the first UK woman to gain a first-class chemistry degree.
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The Buzz S1, E2 (Part 1): Women in Science
In this episode of The Buzz, we celebrate The University of Manchester’s own women of science – both past and present. We speak to Prof Danielle George and Dr Andrea Murray, and we chat about some of Manchester’s iconic women of science.
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The ‘Oddie’ history of MECD’s Oddfellows Hall
Within the new MECD development sits a nod to Manchester’s past. Discover the fascinating history of Oddfellows Hall and its importance to the city.
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Alan Turing – did you know?
Do you know about Alan Turing’s Olympic-level running ability? The mysteries surrounding his death? Discover all this and more about the ‘father of computer science’.
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Guest post: How Victorian engineers’ prowess kicked up a bit of a stink
The impact of the Victorian era can be seen in abundance through the streets of Manchester, but it runs even deeper than that!
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My true love sent to me… the 12 facts of Sackville Street Building
Our Christmas gift to you: 12 fascinating facts about Sackville Street Building, one of the University’s most iconic buildings. Merry Christmas from The Hub!
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The philanthropy of Alan Turing
Alan Turing is known for his genius; what’s lesser known is his philanthropic side. Here we look at the mathematics and computer science genius from a new angle.