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Here you will find the latest information on equipment loans and returns, appointments and support from Science and Engineering Technicians.

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Here you will find the latest information on equipment loans and returns, appointments and support from Science and Engineering technical teams. 

Biological Sciences

  • I want to book equipment, how do I do this?

    Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Please email the technical team for your area from the list below to prebook technical equipment: 

  • I missed my appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the technical team, your appointment will be released for another student to book. Please ensure you contact the relevant team for your area by email if you are running late for an appointment. 

  • I need to return equipment, how do I do this?

    You can make an appointment to return your equipment by emailing the technical team for your area, who will confirm an alternative time and date if required. 

  • I missed my return appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your return appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the team, please rebook your appointment following the instructions above. To ensure the facility runs smoothly and allow all students fair access to technical equipment, Code of Practice fines will be applied if you repeatedly fail to return equipment during your allocated appointment slot. 

  • I need technical advice, who can I speak to?

    We are here to help and support you with technical advice and equipment loans. Please email the technical team in your area for technical support and advice. 

Chemistry

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Physiology and Sport

Engineering

  • About the Engineering technical team

    Encompassing a wide range of Engineering services including Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Digital Technology, Material and Materials Science. Engineering Sciences consists of three teams: 

    • Digital Industry 

    • Smart Manufacturing 

    • Future Materials 

    If you are a student who requires laboratory/workshop access, you will be expected to complete a local health and safety induction. Please contact the relevant team to your academic studies from the list above. 

  • I want to book equipment, how do I do this?

    I want to book equipment, how do I do this? Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Please email: engineeringsciencestechstaff@mmu.ac.uk to prebook technical equipment.

    We are currently unable to offer walk-in or drop-in appointments to book or collect equipment. Please collect your equipment at the date and time specified by one of our technicians. You can also access our online Connect2 system via Moodle. 

  • I missed my collection appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your collection appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the technical team, your equipment will be returned to available for another student to book. Please ensure you contact the team by email engineeringsciencestechstaff@mmu.ac.uk if you are running late for an appointment. 

  • I need to return equipment, how do I do this?

    You can make an appointment to return your equipment by emailing:  engineeringsciencestechstaff@mmu.ac.uk. The team will confirm an alternative time and date if required.  

  • I missed my return appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your return appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the team, please rebook your appointment following the instructions above. 

    To ensure the facility runs smoothly and allow all students fair access to technical equipment, Code of Practice fines will be applied if you repeatedly fail to return equipment during your allocated appointment slot. 

  • I need technical advice, who can I speak to?

    We are here to help and support you with technical advice and equipment loans. Please email  engineeringsciencestechstaff@mmu.ac.uk for technical support and advice.

    You can also visit our Moodle pages, contact us by email or ask to arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting. 

Digital Technology

  • About the Digital Technology team

    Technicians in Digital Technology work with you across all disciplines in the faculty of Science and Engineering to deliver expert advice and support in software, hardware and specialist technology solutions. The team support and maintain high end computational requirements, high performance computing, hadoop clusters and have Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence expertise. We run a Technical Surgery to provide technical support and advice and run a regular Linux Club for students interested in the Linux Operating System. 

  • I need technical advice, who can I speak to?

    Please email the Digital Technology team for help and support with technical advice and equipment loans: scs@mmu.ac.uk.  

  • I want to book equipment, how do I do this?

    Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Please email: scs@mmu.ac.uk to prebook technical equipment. Please collect your equipment at the date and time specified by one of our technicians. 

  • I missed my collection appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your collection appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the technical team, your equipment will be returned to ‘available’ for another student to book. Please ensure you contact the Digital Technology team by email if you are running late for an appointment: scs@mmu.ac.uk.  

  • I need to return equipment, how do I do this?

    You can make an appointment to return your equipment by emailing the Digital Technology team, who will confirm an alternative time and date if required: scs@mmu.ac.uk  

  • I missed my return appointment, what can I do?

    If you missed your return appointment by 10 minutes or more and did not inform the team, please rebook your appointment following the instructions above. To ensure the facility runs smoothly and allow all students fair access to technical equipment, Code of Practice fines will be applied if you repeatedly fail to return equipment during your allocated appointment slot.

Print City

  • Where is Print City based?

    Print City is based on Ground Floor, 5 Archway, Turing House, M15 5RL—just behind Birley Campus.   

  • What do I need to do before using the facilities at Print City?

    At PrintCity, we offer several convenient ways to access our 3D printing service.  

    • Submit your 3D print files, exported to STL or 3MF format, along with any specific instructions you have or seek our advice, via email: printcitystudentjobs@mmu.ac.uk. Our dedicated PrintCity Technical Services team will handle the printing for you, providing a bureau service to ensure your projects come to life seamlessly.  

    • For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, we welcome you to pop into PrintCity in person for an in-depth consultation. Our Technical Services experts will be on hand to offer guidance and insights into your 3D printing needs, helping you achieve the best results for your projects.  

    • If you’re looking to experience 3D Printing hands-on to print projects yourself, we offer the opportunity for students to utilize our FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) technology directly. Simply book an induction session, typically held on Thursday mornings, by contacting us at printcitystudentjobs@mmu.ac.uk. Once inducted, you can use our technology on a first-come, first-served basis. This option empowers you to bring your ideas to life with 3D printing while ensuring you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.  

  • When is PrintCity open?

    PrintCity is open for student access 9:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. 

  • How can I get technical support at Print City?

    Email printcitystudentjobs@mmu.ac.uk with your query and a member of the team will help direct you to the right support. 

  • I want to book out a 3D Printer, how do I do this?

    PrintCity does not book out 3D Printers. We do, however, offer hands-on access to our FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D Printers on a first come-first served basis, following an induction. PrintCity is open for student use between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. Inductions can be requested by e-mailing printcitystudentjobs@mmu.ac.uk. To use any other type of 3D Printer, or have dedicated access to a specific technology, we can discuss on a case-by-case basis. 

  • How long will it take to 3D Print my project?

    The completion time for your 3D printing project depends on several factors, including the length of our production queue and the availability of technology. Additionally, the size of your print and material use determines the printing time. If your 3D print includes a roof or overhangs, there may be support material that you’ll need to remove during post-processing, which should also be factored in. It’s important to note that your 3D print is rarely finished the next day. We recommend allowing up to a couple of weeks for your project to be completed, especially during busy periods.  

  • Do we pay for 3D Prints?

    Yes—we accept cost codes or payment via the e-store. We will send you a payment link after completion of your project. PrintCity only charges for material use and so the cost of our 3D Prints is low in comparison to industry.

  • Do you turn off the 3D Printers overnight or weekends?

    If a 3D printer is actively working on a project, we do not turn it off in the evening, or at weekends. The time required for 3D prints to complete varies significantly, ranging from just a few minutes to as long as a week. The duration depends on various factors. 3D printers are safe to run unattended, therefore, we leave the 3D printer operational until your job is successfully completed. 

  • I would like to attend a 3D Print Workshop—who do I speak to?

    PrintCity offers bespoke 3D Print workshops on different areas of 3D Print, from slicing files all the way through to post-processing and Design for Additive. We offer these to all areas of the university cross faculty. If you think your course or unit might benefit from one of these bespoke workshops, then ask your tutor to contact g.buller@mmu.ac.uk 

  • I would like to learn Fusion 360—who do I speak to?

    PrintCity occasionally offers Fusion 360 Workshops led by our academic team—please contact us at printcitystudentjobs@mmu.ac.uk. 

  • I have multiple 3D Print Projects to Print. Can I use multiple machines or send you multiple files to 3D Print?

    If you have been inducted and wish to use more than one 3D Printer at a time, then we would ask that you check with a member of Technical Services staff first as availability depends on capacity. If you have multiple projects to e-mail us, then we would ask you to group them into as few e-mails as possible and be clear with your print instructions.