Outreach

Bringing a tale of self-discovery (and quantum science) to school children
At first glance, using the words ‘school’ and ‘quantum science’ in the same sentence seems rather paradoxical. However, scientists at The University of Manchester believe integrating the fundamentals of larger scientific concepts into the primary and secondary school curriculum is actually completely logical. Izzy Jones’s Quantum World is the bi-product of award-winning primary science teachers […]

Angry Birds, robots and delta wing aircrafts: outreach round-up March 2024
Believe it or not, we’re now a quarter of the way through the new year. Winter has come to a close, Spring is slowly emerging, and daylight savings brought us an extra hour of daylight (or one less in bed, whichever way you see it). Over the long Bank Holiday weekend, we’ve been reflecting on […]

Green Together: bringing science and sustainability to Manchester’s Central Library
Spring is a season marked by sustainability awareness, from Food Waste Action and Cultivation Street Week to Global Recycling Day and Earth Hour. Now, while these occasions are great for gaining momentum, climate change can often feel like a complex and overwhelming problem to tackle in silos! Doing so with the camaraderie that comes in […]

Need re-leaf? The FIRS Environmental Research Station pilots wellbeing events
The FIRS botanical garden has started trialling wellbeing events both for students and the wider community. Find out more about these wonderful initiatives.

Encouraging meaningful science learning for all children
We speak to Dr Lynne Bianchi, who explains how a pioneering new report could help reshape science learning for children – encouraging a more meaningful approach.

Choosing to Challenge: Gender stereotypes in primary science education
Ahead of International Women’s Day Lynne Bianchi explains why she’s choosing to challenge stereotypes linked to gender in primary science education.

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.

MACE at Bluedot – an outreach odyssey
Bluedot Festival at Jodrell Bank is an increasingly popular event on the North-West’s cultural calendar. This year MACE expanded its presence at the science and music extravaganza…

Girls into STEM – “Anyone can be a scientist”
The Faculty’s first Girls into STEM event took place last week, providing an opportunity for more than 100 nine to 11-year-olds to meet some of our academics and ask them anything.