Scientists reveal 3D images of butterfly development
University of Manchester scientists have produced stunning new 3D images of a butterfly developing inside the chrysalis using high-tech imaging techniques.
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The largest School of our kind in Europe, we have the highest research power level of any university materials activity in the western world (RAE 2008), with 80% of our research rated as being of international quality.
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Biomaterials | Ceramics and Inorganics | Corrosion and Protection | Design, Fashion, Business | Engineering and Process Metallurgy | Polymers, Composites and Carbon | Textile TechnologyResearch centres
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News and events
Triple celebration for Faculty’s three new Fellows
Three University of Manchester scientists have been elected Fellows of The Royal Society, it was announced today (Friday).
Sweet news for stem cell’s ‘Holy Grail’
Scientists have used sugar-coated scaffolding to move a step closer to the routine use of stem cells in the clinic and unlock their huge potential to cure diseases from Alzheimer’s to diabetes.
EDF and University of Manchester Sign Extended R&D Collaboration Agreement
The University of Manchester has signed a global framework agreement with EDF, the leading electricity producer in Europe.
3D colour X-Ray imaging improved for identifying contraband, corrosion or cancer
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a camera that can be used to take powerful three dimensional colour X-ray images, in near real-time, without the need for a synchrotron X-ray source.
New world-leading Manchester lab to tackle global cost of corrosion
Scientists will today open a new world-leading laboratory in Manchester in a bid to help tackle the $3 trillion global annual cost of corrosion.
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