Articles tagged with 'science-and-engineering' | University of Manchester

A 900-year-old cosmic mystery surrounding the origins of a famous supernova first spotted over China in 1181AD has finally been solved, according to an international team of astronomers. New research published today (September 15, 2021) says that a f...

Scientists at The University of Manchester have now developed a concrete-like material made of extra-terrestrial dust along with the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts. ...

He is recognised for his pioneering work in methods to control molecular-level dynamics. ...

The competition aims to find creative ways of depicting nuclear research. ...

Drs Laura Wolz and Margherita Polacci will receive help to commercialise their innovations. ...

Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, CEO, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has today, 7th September, officially opened the £105m Henry Royce Institute Hub Building at The University of Manchester.Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancell...

Global grasslands are a source of biodiversity and provide a host of benefits to humans, including food production, water supply, and carbon storage. But their future looks bleak without action to halt their degradation and promote their restoration,...

New research published today details a breakthrough in the creation of evolved enzymes to support a renewable process to make one of the key building blocks of the chemical industry used in everything from beauty products to fuel. ...

Massive Attack will today publish and offer as an open resource to the music industry the Roadmap to Super Low Carbon Live Music, commissioned by the band & produced by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research – a specialist body that brings to...

After a two year hiatus, the much-loved bluedot festival is set to return to Jodrell Bank on 21-24 July 2022 and the team have today announced an unmissable Björk performance as the Sunday night headline act. ...

Nine researchers from the University will attend the Blue Zone at COP26, the UN Climate Change summit, to observe the negotiations that will be fundamental to securing the future of our planet. ...

Presentations were given by distinguished lecturers in the field of electric transportation. ...

Scientists from The University of Manchester have managed to successfully make actinide metals form molecular actinide-actinide bonds for the first time, opening up a new field of scientific study in materials research. ...

£25m value-add puts Manchester at the top of the table for the UK's Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, as it becomes partner of choice for innovation in businesses  ...

UK Government is stepping up efforts to prepare and protect against the impacts of climate change, launching a new £5 million research programme today that will provide the backbone needed to drive forward the UK’s world-leading response to climate c...

The University of Manchester has for the first time finished top for the value of funding received from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). ...

Student volunteers from across The University of Manchester have given up over 1,000 hours of their time to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme. ...

The University of Manchester is developing unique research teams to help cure humanity’s increasingly complex future health and societal problems by partnering researchers with Artificial Intelligence (AI). ...

She is part of a five-strong judging panel for this year's prize. ...

A UK consortium has secured £22.6m funding for a 5-year innovation initiative, the first for the Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI), which will be based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. ...

Academia and industry experts from the UK are exploring ways of converting carbon dioxide and waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals to meet net zero targets. ...

It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of John Ponsonby. ...

On Wednesday ,15 July Professor Nigel Scrutton, Director of the Future Biomanufacturing Research Hub and Professor of Enzymology and Biophysical Chemistry, will take part in an online conference to discuss how biotechnology can help the UK reach its ...

Professor Livens has been recognised for his outstanding record of academic achievements. ...

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield and established to facilitate the commercialisation of university science and technology related Intellectual Property in the north of England...

Tantalising evidence has been uncovered for a mysterious population of ‘free-floating’ planets which may be alone in deep space, unbound to any host star. ...

The University of Manchester and the University of Chile are expanding their science and engineering partnership through the launch of a dual award PhD programme. ...

Professor Robert Stevens and Dr Amy Bonsall have both been shortlisted. ...

Researchers from The University of Manchester and Harvard University have collaborated on a pioneering project in bioengineering, producing metal-free, hydrogel electrodes that flex to fit the complex shapes inside the human body. ...

Dr Nadarajah picked up awards for exceptional feedback, outstanding postgraduate research supervision, and above and beyond. ...