2022 News

Keep up-to-date with all our latest stories, exciting developments and proud achievements at the Department of Chemical Engineering.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ takes home awards at the IChemE Global Awards 2022

Colleagues from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr Jonathan Wagner, Dr Karen Coopman and Dr Elizabeth Ratcliffe attended the IChemE Global Awards ceremony in Manchester where they were shortlisted for two projects across three categories.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s researchers inspire the next generation of scientists at London Schools’ Climate Kick-Start Event

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ team of scientists and engineers who are designing and preparing catalysts for a greener future took part in a London-wide schools programme to empower young people to help tackle climate change.
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University to increase stipends for Doctoral Researchers

Following UKRI’s recent advice to increase the minimum stipend paid to Doctoral Researchers, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is pleased to confirm it will provide the same level of increased financial support.
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What it takes to reach the top: Breaking the glass ceiling in the Indian Army

Lieutenant General (Dr) Madhuri Kanitkar will be holding a talk on Friday 14 October 12pm-2pm in Room Dav 0.29, Sir David Davies. She holds senior national positions in India’s military and Higher Education establishments and has challenged gender stereotypes in both spheres, driving positive change.
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Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2022 kicks off

This week sees the launch of the fifth Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) – a six-week extra-curricular summer camp offering talented early-stage students a chance to work across engineering and business disciplines to develop business ideas.
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New project to increase diversity and inclusion within engineering gets Academy funding

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ project to help transform the outcomes and experiences of students from underrepresented groups has been awarded £65,000 by the Royal Academy of Engineering (Ra Eng).