University of Manchester - Archive (materials-science)
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2021
20
January
2021
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15:04
Europe/London
A team of scientists from The University of Manchester have been honoured with the Guinness World Record for weaving threads of individual molecules together to create the ‘world’s finest fabric’, overtaking finest Egyptian linen.
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2020
14
December
2020
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11:19
Europe/London
The celebrations will recognise the hard work of FSE's Postgraduate Class of 2020.
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27
November
2020
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14:49
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is contributing to a newly announced national consortium to help catalyse engagement with the foundation industries – vital for the UK’s manufacturing and construction sectors – and to help them develop a national strateg...
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26
October
2020
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12:17
Europe/London
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from The University of Manchester have developed a new graphene-based testing system for disease-related antibodies, initially targeting a kidney disease called membranous nephropathy.
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08
September
2020
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08:00
Europe/London
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation celebrated a key milestone earlier this year ahead of the new national hub becoming fully operational in 2021.
The Royce Hub Building based at The University of Manchester fo...
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03
September
2020
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13:34
Europe/London
Professor Henry Yi Li was speaking at this year's Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium Webinar.
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06
August
2020
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09:36
Europe/London
The hard work of the Faculty's graduates has been recognised in a series of virtual celebrations.
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20
July
2020
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16:12
Europe/London
Scientists have successfully produced synthetic spider silk to create a new biodegradable glue alternative.
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13
July
2020
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14:23
Europe/London
New man-made materials developed by scientists have been successfully used to confuse and trick harmful spores which attack wheat crops into growing on an alternative host to help farmers protect their food production.
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09
July
2020
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14:41
Europe/London
In this video we answer the big questions asked by our undergraduate students regarding teaching, learning and the start of the new academic year.
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08
July
2020
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10:28
Europe/London
The UK government recently announced new post-study work visas for international students.
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01
July
2020
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15:00
Europe/London
Professor Grace Burke and Professor Stuart Lyon have been recognised by leading materials societies for their work.
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18
June
2020
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13:40
Europe/London
A newly developed 3D printed treatment is helping to give medics and victims a game-changing alternative to catastrophic limb amputation.
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18
June
2020
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12:14
Europe/London
New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.
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11
June
2020
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09:32
Europe/London
Dr Gianpaolo Vignali provides a message to undergraduate offer-holders regarding new dates for the opening of MECD.
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10
June
2020
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08:43
Europe/London
Professor Sarah Heath provides an update to postgraduate (research) offer-holders in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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27
May
2020
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08:53
Europe/London
A team including Professors Philip Withers and Michael Preuss has been recognised for its 2020 paper.
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20
May
2020
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13:59
Europe/London
Nobel Prize-winner Professor Kostya Novoselov to give two online talks to share his insights and inspirations in his work with graphene at The University of Manchester.
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12
May
2020
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11:45
Europe/London
The 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate local, national and international volunteering projects.
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27
April
2020
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14:15
Europe/London
Rhys Archer has been recognised for an outstanding commitment to outreach activity in materials science and technology.
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23
April
2020
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10:51
Europe/London
Olivia-Faye Dickinson – a third-year Materials Science and Engineering with Textile Technology MEng student – has returned to her summer job in Lichfield, working as a seamstress at alteration shop Tudor Sew.
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17
April
2020
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11:34
Europe/London
The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation has been awarded £5M from the European Regional Development Fund to launch a £10M Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub (SMIH) for Greater Manchester.
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08
April
2020
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17:56
Europe/London
A personal video update from Professor Danielle George for postgraduate (taught) offer holders amid coronavirus uncertainty.
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08
April
2020
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16:12
Europe/London
Professor Danielle George has recorded a personal message for undergraduate offer holders amid coronavirus uncertainty.
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07
April
2020
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10:11
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is repurposing specialised equipment across its campus to help produce safety equipment for NHS workers battling COVID-19 in an attempt to help reduce the critical demand across the region.
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28
February
2020
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11:58
Europe/London
Professor Dame Lynn Gladden toured the buildings during a visit to deliver a talk on the EPSRC Delivery Plan.
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31
January
2020
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10:26
Europe/London
The monthly podcast will focus on the past, present and future of important topics across the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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29
January
2020
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19:01
Europe/London
New antiviral materials made from sugar have been developed to destroy viruses on contact and may help in the fight against viral outbreaks.
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23
January
2020
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16:23
Europe/London
Advanced materials research at The University of Manchester has demonstrated a comprehensive picture of the evolution of damage in braided textile composites for the first time. This could lead the way to new design and implementation possibilities f...
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20
January
2020
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16:47
Europe/London
The University of Manchester has appointed Richard Jones as a new Chair in Materials Physics and Innovation Policy.
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