Useful links
Useful links have been categorised into the following sections:
General interest
- The BA Science News Digest
A weekly synopsis of the key scientific news from the media and science journals.
- National Science and Engineering Week (7-16 March 2008)
National Science and Engineering Week is an opportunity for people of all ages, areas and organisations to take part in science, engineering and technology activities.
- Courses for the Public
Courses for the Public at The University of Manchester offer everyone an opportunity to share in the research and scholarship of the University.
- Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Details of what is available from the visitor centre at the observatory.
- The Manchester Museum
Access to about six million items from every continent in the world.
- The Childrens University of Manchester
Interactive, online learning for key stage 2 from The University of Manchester.
- Cafe Scientifique
Guest speakers are invited to the Cafe to talk briefly on a scientific issue, with the topic then thrown open to the audience to discuss further and promote group discussion.
- BBC Science and Nature
Catch up with the BBC's science and nature pages.
- BBSRC Science in Society
Embedding a culture whereby public attitudes and interests are considered routinely and used to inform our policy formation and funding.
University-based resources
- Biological Sciences Review
A readable, highly visual magazine published in full colour for the last ten years, it contains a lively mix of authoritative articles and topical columns, all directly relevant to A-level specifications, Scottish Higher and first year undergraduate courses.
- Courses for the Public
Courses for the Public at The University of Manchester offer everyone an opportunity to share in the research and scholarship of the University.
- Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Details of what is available from the visitor centre at the observatory.
- The Manchester Museum
Access to about six million items from every continent in the world.
- The Childrens University of Manchester
Interactive, online learning for key stage 2 from The University of Manchester.
- Cafe Scientifique
Guest speakers are invited to the Cafe to talk briefly on a scientific issue, with the topic then thrown open to the audience to discuss further and promote group discussion.
Useful websites for teachers
- Botanical Research Grounds
Extensive collections of exotic and economically important plants for teaching. Local schools, colleges and other organisations can arrange a visit.
- Electron Microscope Facility
The Faculty houses several top-of-the-line electron microscopes which are used for a variety of research projects. Visits to these facilities to learn more about how the microscopes work and the associated research can be arranged.
- Researchers in Residence
Researchers in residence is a scheme which aims to enrich the classroom experience of secondary school students through placing a cutting-edge researcher in that school.
- The BA
The BA is a charity which exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering.
- Experiments to try at home
Do it yourself science
- BBC Science and Nature
Catch up with the BBC's science and nature pages.
- The Blue Planet Live!
BBC’s much loved natural history series, The Blue Planet live on the UK’s biggest screens with a full orchestra conducted by composer George Fenton.
- RCUK Science in Schools Unit
A variety of activities, resources and grant schemes developed for teachers and others delivering Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in schools. Resources cover every age group, and every aspect of our research carried out among each of the seven Research Councils represented.
- Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)
Helping young people to become more aware of the importance of plants in the global economy, and to encourage them to follow careers in plant science and molecular biology.
Useful websites for parents/students
- Researchers in Residence
Researchers in residence is a scheme which aims to enrich the classroom experience of secondary school students through placing a cutting-edge researcher in that school.
- The BA
The BA is a charity which exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering.
- Experiments to try at home
Do it yourself science
- BBC Science and Nature
Catch up with the BBC's science and nature pages.
- The Blue Planet Live!
BBC’s much loved natural history series, The Blue Planet live on the UK’s biggest screens with a full orchestra conducted by composer George Fenton.
Professional societies
The parent organisation for all professional bodies within bioscience is the Biosciences Federation.
Other organisations that our researchers belong to include:
Major funding bodies
The research in the faculty is funded by a range of organisations including: