News and Events
Star Organic Chemist Appointed
23 Jan 2012
The University of Manchester is pleased to announce that Professor David Leigh FRS, one of the world's foremost organic chemists, will be joining the School of Chemistry later in the year.
The Waters Chair of Mass Spectrometry at the Michael Barber Centre
12 Jan 2012
The University of Manchester and Waters Corporation have announced the creation of the Waters Chair of Mass Spectrometry focusing on the many fields of research that utilise mass spectrometry technology.
University and BP provide 100 additional student scholarships
23 Nov 2011
BP are offering a further 100 scholarships across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester to support future growth in the UK and global economy.
Manchester’s ‘first step’ to perfect drug combinations
24 Oct 2011
Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a way of speeding up the creation of perfect drug combinations, which could help patients recovering from critical health problems such as stroke, heart attacks and cancer.
£1.6m grant success for bioprocessing research
13 Oct 2011
The University of Manchester has secured two project grants worth a total of £1.6 million from the Bioprocessing Research Industry Club (BRIC).
University announces major collaboration for the development of new materials
27 Sep 2011
The University of Manchester and international chemical firm Solvay SA have announced a major collaboration to develop new materials for use in healthcare, sensors and as biocatalysts.
Manchester at the forefront of Green Chemical Technology
25 Aug 2011
The University of Manchester is leading a £6.5m European project to develop the next generation of green chemical processes.
Crop breeding could ‘slash CO2 levels’
03 Aug 2011
Breeding crops with roots a metre deeper in the ground could lower atmospheric CO2 levels dramatically, with significant environmental benefits, according to research by a leading University of Manchester scientist.
Computer program could ‘revolutionise the world’s healthcare’
25 Jul 2011
A massive network of computer programs co-created by University of Manchester scientists could revolutionise healthcare around the world, saving countless lives and billions of pounds.
Chemists receive valuable equipment donation
14 Jun 2011
University of Manchester Chemistry researchers have been provided with state-of-the-art equipment thanks to a donation from a leading industrial manufacturer.
University Chemical Biology Network comes together
19 May 2011
The University of Manchester will today launch a huge network of chemistry and biology academics, working closely with industry to advance the field of chemical biology which underpins the development of many pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical products.