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This Wednesday: Chat with scientists using animals in research

There’s big science news this month. The government has announced plans to replace the use of animals in research, except in rare cases. It’s a huge change, sparking lots of questions and opinions.

Want to share your thoughts and questions? Debate the changes? Hear different perspectives?

Drop in to this week’s Animals in Research Chat on Wednesday 26 November, 12pm to 1pm.

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Posted on November 25, 2025 by modjamie in News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Congratulations to our term winner Emily Walls!

🥁 Drumroll, please! 🥁

Emily Walls

Emily is an astrophysics PhD student in Manchester her research involves studying stars in galaxies that are ‘close’ to us. She studies the activity of stars in galaxy M82 from when stars are born until they die and explode!💥

When Emily isn’t researching she likes to keep active by visiting the gym and running. Emily enjoys travelling and reading and spending time with her dog.

👏 Congratulations! 🥳

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Posted on October 28, 2025 by modhannahb in News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Autumn Sixth Form STEM Chats

Sixth Form STEM Chats are afternoon, drop-in online sessions where you can connect with scientists to explore your future study options.

These are informal, moderated Chat sessions that allow you to engage in real-time conversation and debate with people who teach or have recently studied university courses you’re interested in.

Find out when Sixth Form STEM Chats are happening, and how you can get involved.

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Posted on September 26, 2025 by modjamie in News | Tagged , | Leave a comment