Our outreach work, including events and activities with school, colleges and and public, is a central part of our social responsibility mission.
The Faculty’s scientists, engineers and students take part in a huge range of activities aimed at engaging the public with the research going on at Manchester, from science festivals, public lectures, and visits to primary and secondary schools, to TV documentaries seen by millions.
Primary schools
Learn about our work with primary schools.
Secondary schools
Our engagement with secondary schools and colleges
Social responsibility
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Outreach at the University
More about outreach work at the University as a whole.
Outreach events
Keep up-to-date with the latest outreach events from the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Unit M Startup Weekend
24 - 26 October 2025
Calling all Women in STEM - Students, staff & alumni (2025): Have you ever wondered what day 0 of your startup actually feels like? In collaboration with The Tech Bros, Unit M are running an all-expenses paid weekend in Cheshire (hotel stay included) on 24th-26th October. What’s on the agenda? - A founder crash-course - A true startup simulation:...
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Impact Bites: Public Engagement session
13:00 - 13:30 29 October 2025
The FSE Impact Team are starting a new event series to give academics short introductions to different aspects of research impact pathways and impact, using examples from around the faculty. Delivered over lunchtime, these 30min sessions will give you new approaches, ideas, and perspectives on research impact to think about when carrying out your...
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AI & Sustainability PhD/ECR Workshop
13:30 - 16:00 30 October 2025
[University of Manchester Staff and Student Only | In-person] Location: Nancy Rothwell building, 3A.016 We are looking for PhD students/Early Career Researchers to present their research This will be an interdisciplinary group, so it’s an opportunity to share your knowledge outside of your usual field and to develop interesting conversations...
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