Highly evolved

We study nature to inspire future technologies.
Adaptations in animals that walk, jump, fly and
swim provide us with clues for game-changing design.

Research

Research


Discover our research expertise in bio-inspired engineering and robotics.

Opportunities


Find out about opportunities to research biomimetics at Manchester and how to apply.

Publications


Browse recent publications on biomimetics and bio-inspired engineering on our research portal.

Connect

Meet the team

Details and contacts for our academic staff and researchers.

Activities and events

Find out about outreach activities and news on seminars and conferences.

Business engagement

Discover how to collaborate with The University of Manchester.

Explore

A new home for engineering


Discover MECD, our ground-breaking Engineering Campus Development.

Your community


Find out about life as a postgraduate researcher in our Doctoral Academy.

Manchester worldwide


Learn how the University's innovative research has earned a global reputation.