The University of Salford Science&Engineering Saturday Club had a Masterclass with the Museum of Science and Industry, exploring wind power and energy. 

The session began in the learning space, with a talk by Patrick on Manchester’s industrial history. He discussed various energy types, their environmental impacts, and shared a case study on renewable energy careers. 

Club members were then tasked with producing blades for a model wind turbine. Using materials with varying carbon footprints, they worked in small groups to build the most efficient and sustainable blades possible. After construction, they tested their creations on a model to measure energy output and presented the reasoning behind their designs to the group. 

To conclude the day, Club members explored the museum’s machinery displays, watched a live steam engine demonstration, and visited the Power Up exhibition to interact with technology from across the decades.