Futureproof Your Planet
At The University of Manchester, we’re not just imagining a sustainable world - we’re building it. From science and engineering to fashion, our innovators are leading a global revolution in how we live, create, and protect our planet. Don’t just watch the future unfold. Come and shape it.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY MASTERCLASS SERIES
Our academics are back for the 2025 series! Level up your university application and your knowledge with our bite-sized, impactful online talks – designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule.
Led by scientists and engineers, these sessions explore the big sustainability challenges shaping our world and give you real-world examples to draw on when UCAS asks what you’ve done outside the classroom.
After each masterclass, our academics and student host will be on hand to answer your questions live, helping you deepen your subject understanding and explore topics further.
Join our masterclasses and receive a certificate from The University of Manchester.
TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY MEALS
Harnessing AI for sustainable food consumption
Dr Riza Batista-Navarro
Computer Science THIS TALK HAS NOW PASSED!
THE UK'S NET ZERO ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
From smart grids to robots
Dr Robin Preece and Dr Simon Watson
Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering
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ROCKS TO RESOURCES
Sustainable use of critical metals
Dr Richard Kimber and Dr Natalie Farrell
Earth and Environmental Science
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FERMENTING THE FUTURE
Sustainable chemicals production
Professor James Winterburn
Chemical Engineering
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BRIGHTENING FASHION'S FUTURE
From modern slavery to sustainable practices
Dr Amy Benstead, Dr Lindsay Pressdee, and Dr Jane Wood
Fashion Business and Technology
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BEYOND BANS
Rethinking plastics for a sustainable future
Dr Tom McDonald
Materials Science
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FROM LEAF TO LAB
Photochemistry gives the green light to sustainable chemical synthesis
Dr Aaron Trowbridge and Dr Giacomo Crisenza
Chemistry
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PHYSICS FOR A GREENER PLANET
Innovations in sustainability and big science
Dr Pete Millington
Physics and Astronomy
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WATER UNDER PRESSURE
How climate change is reshaping our water systems
Dr Elizabeth Lewis and Dr Claire Hoolohan
Civil Engineering
THIS TALK HAS NOW PASSED!
WHICH FUTUREPROOFER ARE YOU?
Not sure which masterclass you should book on to?
Look no further as we've created a quiz to help you figure out which futureproofer you are, and which masterclasses you should not miss!
Are you the groundbreaker, the technopoet, or the synthesiser?
Time to find out and get a move on futureproofing your planet.
IGNITE CHANGE
The world is changing, and when you study at Manchester, you are at the forefront of preparing for that change.
In this exclusive online masterclass series, our lecturers dive into how they are contributing to tackling global challenges.
Wherever you are, and whatever stage of your education, you're invited to join us!
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