2018 Issue

Autumn 2018 Issue Words by Suzanne Ross Images by Jill Jennings Manchester is a place where students have opportunities to grow, to lead and to make a difference, both through their studies and beyond via the University’s Stellify programme. With a keen awareness of some of the world’s most pressing problems, four of our students recall […]

Autumn 2018 IssueWords by Mark Corbett Illustration by Steve McCabe In June 2018 the Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum launched A National Industrial Biotechnology Strategy to 2030. One of its co-authors, Dr Mark Corbett, Project Manager of CoEBio3 at the University, explains how this technology is central to UK plans for clean growth. Nationally and internationally,

Spring 2018 Issue Words by Angela Barlow Image by Jim McDougall Wartime codebreaker, computing pioneer, mathematical genius and LGBT icon – Alan Turing means much to many people. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Turing joining the University. A remarkable individual, Turing had helped to end World War II before being appointed Reader in

2018 Issue Words by Suzanne Ross The race is on. The UK government has challenged the automotive industry to rethink how we power our vehicles. Expertise at Manchester could hold the key. Fast-forward to 2040 – what will cars look like and how will they perform? Will we live in a world of self-driving and

2018 Issue Words by Sally Mavin Image by David Lindsay Universities UK’s #MadeAtUni nation’s lifesavers campaign is shining a light on some of the most important medical discoveries and innovations which save lives and keep us healthy. Professor Heazell’s work in preventing the tragedy of stillbirth has been recognised as one of their top 100 lifesavers. Manchester

2018 Issue Words by Sally Mavin Image by David Lindsay Universities UK’s #MadeAtUni nation’s lifesavers campaign is shining a light on some of the most important medical discoveries and innovations which save lives and keep us healthy. Professor Heazell’s work in preventing the tragedy of stillbirth has been recognised as one of their top 100 lifesavers. Manchester

Autumn 2018 Issue Words by Angela Barlow Image by iStock.com/ljubaphoto and domin_domin Climate change and energy equality are often seen as competing concerns, but new Manchester research is showing how joined-up thinking could bring real progress. This year, we’ve seen extreme weather, rising oceans and crop failures across the globe. With these has come a

Autumn 2018 Issue Words by Michael Addelman Image by iStock.com/Toa55 Social media keeping you awake at night? Or do your eyelids droop when working late? Researchers at The University of Manchester have trialled screen technology that could help you nod off – or stay awake. A good night’s sleep is one of those things that

Autumn 2018 Issue Words by Rowena Roberts Image by inov-8 The world’s first graphene sports shoes have hit the global market thanks to a unique collaboration between the University and north-west SME inov-8. Graphene has the potential to change our lives in so many ways. Water filtration, aviation and consumer electronics are among the many applications that are exciting scientists, product