'Pistols in St Paul's: Science, Music, and Architecture in the Twentieth Century' a new book by Dr Fiona Smyth has been shortlisted for the 2025 Architectural Book Awards

Dr Smyth's book is a study of the science of architectural acoustics in the first half of the twentieth century. 

For more information visit: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526180209/

Alumnus Dr Amy Boyington has also been shortlisted for 'Hidden Patrons: Women and Architectural Patronage in Georgian Britain'.

For more information visit: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/architectural-book-awards-2025-shortlist