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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.
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.
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: 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!