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Science and engineering
Our scientific expertise is helping us see the pandemic in new ways.
Minimising workplace transmission
Experts are helping develop measures to reduce COVID-19 spread at and en route to work.
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The mass spectrometry coalition tackling COVID-19
A new international network of more than 800 scientists has formed to diagnose prognosis for patients during the pandemic.
New PPE respirator design to fight COVID-19
University staff and frontline medical workers are designing and testing a new type of respirator to keep healthcare professionals safe.
COVID-19 and the UK’s environmental future
Manchester academics are imploring policy makers to use the UK’s post-pandemic recovery to lead a positive green revolution.
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The Buzz Podcast: FSE Update
Tune in to discover the latest ways our scientists and engineers are helping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taskforce answers NHS call for 3D printed parts
Engineers have made it safer and easier to use non-invasive ventilator machines to support critically-ill patients suffering from COVID-19.
Can shipping emissions be kept 'in check' post-COVID?
Simon Bullock looks at what needs to be done in order to keep shipping emissions below the 1.5 degrees Paris Climate Agreement.
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Graphene students make PPE using 3D printers
PhD students at Manchester’s Department of Materials have created reusable face masks for NHS teams in Essex and Manchester.
Manchester leads global group to map COVID-19 effects
The COVID-19 MS Coalition brings together 500 scientists to examine the ways the virus is present in patients’ blood.
Using maths to combat coronavirus
Manchester mathematicians are using their computer modelling expertise to advise the government on how to best protect the UK population.
Global taskforce formed in COVID-19 response
The Advanced Materials Pandemic Taskforce has been formed to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies.
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Uncovering risks to air quality in lockdown
Research has found that urban ozone levels have risen during lockdown to a potentially harmful level.
Digital privacy pitfalls during coronavirus
Dr Prentice discusses privacy issues in South Korea’s technology-driven COVID-19 response and the lessons to learn from it for the UK.
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COVID-19 home test under development
Manchester biotech researchers are working towards a test for COVID-19 that could be used like a domestic pregnancy test.
Testing PPE
The University has helped Manchester City Council test thousands of pieces of PPE to be delivered to key workers.
Advanced UK research to help economy
James Baker reflects on how the UK’s new approach to research and innovation can support the economy during COVID-19.
3D-printing safety equipment for NHS
The University is repurposing 3D printers to produce headbands for face masks worn by front-line NHS staff, battling COVID-19.
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Analysing real-time COVID-19 health data
Our statisticians are providing ongoing analysis of a heat map of public health data to show how the virus is moving and spreading around the UK.
Resilience of our electricity network during COVID-19
Experts from our Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering discuss how the lights are being kept on during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keeping the UK building safely
National report assesses the UK construction sector's efforts to build 'COVID-secure' workplaces as the economy unlocks.