The University of Manchester joins two new national research hubs to drive sustainable manufacturing

Advanced materials

We’re home to 700 materials experts, revolutionising industries by developing advanced materials that unlock new levels of performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by the £885m campus investment over the last 10 years, our researchers are at the forefront of materials innovation, creating game-changing solutions. From healthcare to manufacturing, we’re tackling global challenges and ensuring the UK’s reputation as a technology ‘super power’. Find out more about our advanced materials research.

Biotechnology

Ranked number one in the UK for biotechnology research, and home to the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, we are focused on finding new and more sustainable ways to produce chemicals, materials, and everyday products, by understanding and harnessing nature’s own processes and applying them at industrial scales. Find out more via our biotechnology research page.

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