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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering.
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University research leads to Scotland’s largest maritime decarbonisation project
19 Jun 2025
A significant new milestone in green energy has been achieved in Scotland, underpinned by research from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research...
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Manchester-led study identifies fair paths to net zero for developing countries
19 Jun 2025
New research led by The University of Manchester has outlined a more equitable way to plan the transition to low-carbon energy systems that reduces ...
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Scientists make first direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world
3 Jun 2025
Researchers have used cutting-edge satellite technology to shed light on the global mystery of the unexplained seismic signals that “shook the ...
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Breathing easy: the future of healthcare ventilation
24 Apr 2025
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, clean air in healthcare settings – specifically hospices where some of society’s most vulnerable patients ...
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The University of Manchester to collaborate with leading innovator in AI-driven automation and robotics
10 Apr 2025
The University of Manchester is to collaborate with leading innovator in AI-driven automation and robotics, InGen Dynamics, to create a dynamic ...
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The University of Manchester partners with Solomon Commercials to improve efficiency of refrigerated HGVs
7 Mar 2025
Researchers at The University of Manchester have partnered with Solomon Commercials, a leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled transport, to ...
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Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts
25 Feb 2025
A dedicated Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Engineering will start educating its first cohort of students in September 2025, equipping ...
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Ancient pterosaur bones could inspire the future of aerospace engineering
11 Feb 2025
The microarchitecture of fossil pterosaur bones could hold the key to lighter, stronger materials for the next generation of aircraft, new research ...
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Scientists uncover the mystery of carbon preservation in our oceans, offering valuable tool in the fight against climate change
3 Jan 2025
A new study has unveiled the key mechanisms that preserve organic carbon in the ocean—a poorly understood but vital process, which influences the ...
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Manchester Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace
13 Nov 2024
A Professor from The University of Manchester attended the Reception for International Sustainability at Buckingham Palace to share her expertise and ...
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UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050
7 Oct 2024
A new report ORE Outlook 2040 from the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, calls for rapid acceleration in energy generation from the sea to...
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Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds
18 Sep 2024
Scientists have discovered that ocean waves may become far more extreme and complex than previously imagined.
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Manchester engineers unlock design for record-breaking robot that could jump over the height of Big Ben
17 Jun 2024
Engineers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the secrets to designing a robot capable of jumping 200 metres in the air – higher than any ...
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Manchester resilience researchers awarded £4.2 million to help build a secure world
26 Feb 2024
Manchester’s researchers are on a mission to tackle some of the UK’s most challenging resilience and security problems.
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University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions
13 Dec 2023
The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power ...
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MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester
1 Dec 2023
Academics from across The University of Manchester have today (Friday) hosted Bolton West MP Chris Green on an extended visit including a tour of the ...
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Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third
22 Nov 2023
In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, a transformation is underway.
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Manchester researchers design and fly world’s largest quadcopter drone
23 Oct 2023
The drone, made from a cardboard-like material called foamboard, measures 6.4m (21 ft) corner to corner and weighs 24.5kg – 0.5kg less than the ...
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