Engineering Articles
Full charge in ten Minutes: United States’ debut a new electric vehicle battery
A new electric vehicle battery that can take advantage of high-speed charging cables has been designed to relieve drivers’ range anxiety, but will it pay off?
These companies are still offering paid work experience despite coronavirus
While some big companies have pulled the plug, a group of manufacturers in the North West are still offering paid work experience
Industry, engineering and science: A history of north campus
Alex Moores explores the vibrant history of north campus, and its growth alongside industry and scientific research in Manchester.
Introducing the MECD
As one of the single largest construction projects undertaken by any UK higher education institution, the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will be the new home of University of Manchester engineering students from four different Schools
ScienceX at the Trafford Centre
The free event, organised by the University of Manchester’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, comes to the intu Trafford Centre on the 14th and15th April
Women in science: absolutely zero boundaries
In honour of International Women’s Day, Science & Technology Reporter, Katie Holmes, takes us through the most influential and inspiring female scientists in Manchester’s history
Student’s new cane design to change visually impaired lives
A wireless cane developed by a Manchester PhD student that detects your surroundings is expected to revolutionise quality of life for the blind and visually impaired
Robot orchestra: Live
Performing at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester Science Festival, the Robot orchestra, built by and for the community, used an eclectic blend of engineering and music to inspire the public to become more involved in science
Manchester students win award for alcohol patch design
Manchester students have won a gold medal in the iGEM competition – a prestigious international student prize in synthetic biology, by inventing an advanced alcohol detector
Manchester scientists discuss the possibility of alien life
From supposed UFO sightings to rumours of abduction, one of science’s greatest unknowns—is there really alien life out there? Staff from the University of Manchester got together to discuss their views
University announces new £350m engineering campus
Dutch architects selected to build new engineering department on the main university campus