![]() ![]() ![]() During the last event, I saw one research programme a computer to tell Dad Jokes, which left me in tears (yes, my sense of humour is that bad). Each researcher presents a monologue about the hilarity of their field, which is not only educational, but wildly entertaining. An organization open to all academic fields, Bright Club hosts a night of gut-splitting comedy. If there’s one event that makes science fun in Manchester, it’s Bright Club. Otherwise, you can explore floors of textiles, aerospace, and trains, all built on the same soil as the world’s first inter-city railway station. Until 18 April, the museum will be hosting a must-see robots exhibition for a small fee. Learn about Manchester’s industrial history at the Museum of Science and IndustryĪ museum unique to Manchester’s industrial innovation, the Museum of Science and Industry is a must-visit for aspiring engineers, historians, or just about anyone who wants to understand the city’s brilliant past. If learning about what exists beyond Earth is your thing (and if Manchester’s ever-present clouds decide to part for the night), give the group a join. See the stars with the UoM Astronomy SocietyĮvery Thursday, the University’s Astronomy Society hosts a stargazing and board game event. Wander the halls of geologic history, evolution, and archaeological finds, and get lost in the endless treasures of our campus collections. As mentioned, I have a soft spot for hard rocks, and the museum’s natural history emphasis does not disappoint. The Manchester Museum, centrally located on Oxford Road, stole my heart when first touring the University. Explore our world at the Manchester Museum If you’re also taken by the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) side of Manchester, here are a few personal recommendations for exploring the past, present, and future of this city’s scientific achievements. As a former geologist and current MSc Science Communication student, nowhere seemed like a more perfect home than somewhere that so openly nurtures science. The University has nurtured the brilliant minds of atom-splitting physicist Ernest Rutherford, innovative engineer Beatrice Shilling, code-cracking Alan Turing, aeroplane engineer Roy Chadwick, and, of course, Professor Brian Cox.įor science-minded students, Manchester is a city rich in research, innovation, and natural wonder.īefore starting my degree here, I was automatically hooked by Manchester’s scientific achievements. Reading Time: 3 minutes Manchester and science have a long, intertwined history. ![]()
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