Events in the Department of Materials
Find out more about events, seminars and public lectures in the Department of Materials.
The Manchester Metallurgical Society Seminar entitled ‘Internal Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking of Shale Gas Flow lines’
To be confirmed Free buffet from 18:00 in the foyer of the MSS Tower
Biophysical stimulation of stem cells on biomaterials and in biomicrofluidic device: in vitro and in silico studies
In the field of biomaterials science, the phenomenological interaction of a biological cell with a synthetic material is influenced by several factors, e.g. elastic stiffness, surface topography and wettability. In this context, the results of a strikingly different approach, involving intermittent delivery of electric stimulation to manipula..
Glass-ceramics/composites with interesting microstructure/properties for dental restorations
Please register via the Eventbrite link below and add it to your calendar if you wish to attend. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glass-ceramicscomposites-with-interesting-microstructureproperties-for-dental-restorations-tickets-76245443173 The current choice of glass ceramic materials for ceramic restorations range from heat pressed leucit..
Nuclear community quiz night
A not nuclear-themed quiz and opportunity for the University's dispersed nuclear community to enjoy some food and drinks together. Teams of up to six people - you can bring one or join one on the day. Please book your place via Eventbrite.
Workshop for active materials experiments at Harwell
Workshop for development of equipment and processes for safe analysis of radioactive user samples using the beamlines on the Harwell site. We will focus on existing capability, science cases and user requirements for future development. Preliminary schedule: - 09:00-11:30 Pre-meeting tour and discussion for attendees arriving the previous..
The Manchester Metallurgical Society Seminar entitled ‘Steel-Bessemer to the 21st Century’
To be confirmed Free buffet from 18:00 in the foyer of the MSS Tower.
The Manchester Metallurgical Society Seminar entitled ‘Functional and Decorative Applications of Glass Flakes in Protective Coatings Polymers and High Performance Pigments’
To be confirmed. Free buffet from 18:00 in the foyer of the MSS Tower
The Manchester Metallurgical Society seminar entitled ‘Good and Evil of Tribological Engineering Surfaces’
To be confirmed Free buffet from 18:00 in the foyer of the MSS Tower
IoM3 Young Persons’ Lecture Competition Manchester Heat
This is the Manchester heat of the competition with cash prizes for the top 3 sponsored by the MMS. The winner will go onto the North West Heat to represent the MMS. The competition is open to anyone who has followed a course of study in Materials Science, Technology or Engineering or who is employed in that capacity and is 28 years old or und..
IoM3 Young Persons’ Lecture Competition North West Heat
This is the North West heat of the competition with a cash prize for the winner. The winner will go onto the National final to represent the North West. *Subject to Participation of other NW Societies