2024 news

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

Prof Chris Reilly

Professor Chris Reilly steps down as Dean of AACME

After almost 25 years at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and seven years as Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Professor Chris Reilly has retired from his role.
Grant Rousseau lifting trophy

Alumnus lifts major gaming trophy at ESL One Birmingham

Alumnus Grant Rousseau is Global Director of Esports and Director of Operations for Team Falcons who recently won ESL One Birmingham 2024 on Sunday 28 April.
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School of AACME celebrates final-year students at graduation prize ceremony

The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering celebrated the final-year students at the annual graduation prize ceremony, honouring their outstanding achievements.
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PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star award by WeAreTheCity

PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star Award by WeAreTheCity.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host annual BACG2024 International Conference

We are delighted to be hosting the annual British Association for Crystal Growth (BACG) 2024 International Conference taking place on Monday 1 July – Wednesday 3 July on our º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus.
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Engineering is ranked in the top 100 in QS World Rankings by Subject Area 2024

Engineering has been crowned in the top 100 in the world by the global QS higher education league table.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub receives Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity Impact Programme grant

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of three UK universities to receive grant funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Diversity Impact Programme for its flagship Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH).
Andy Stapley (academic) and Sam Edwards (graduate) at Salters Awards

Graduate becomes latest Salters’ Award winner in line of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ recipients

Alumnus Sam Edwards, who graduated with a MEng degree in Chemical Engineering in July, has won a Salters’ Institute Graduate Award, one of only four awarded to chemical engineering graduates in the UK in 2023.
Dr Jon Wagner smiling

Chemical Engineering colleague features in recent publication for innovative career journey

The Department of Chemical Engineering’s Dr Jonathan Wagner, Reader, features as a case study in the recent publication ‘Making a difference in chemical engineering research – Personal career journeys’ for his dedication and accomplishments in the continuously evolving landscape of chemical engineering research. Â