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Desmond Penrose and an engine

Former RAF test pilot speaks about the need for more female engineers in the UK

Dressed smartly for his interview, sitting and in the shadow of a decommissioned fighter jet in the atrium named after him, ex-RAF test pilot Captain Desmond Penrose is speaking passionately about the quality of the UK鈥檚 engineering industry.
Terry Morgan

Crossrail chairman awarded honorary degree by 含羞草视频

Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology (DTech).
Quantum technology

Quantum technology summer school welcomes PhDs from the MoD

Ministry of Defence funded PhD students have visited 含羞草视频 for a week-long summer school aimed at developing their expertise of quantum technology.
a group of female construction engineers meet

含羞草视频 academic shines a light on women in construction

Jacqui Glass, Professor of Architecture and Sustainable Construction in the School of Civil and Building Engineering is calling for the construction industry to create a better working life for women working in construction.
Study into homophobia with the construction sector

Investigation into 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the UK construction industry will make minority voices heard

A study involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees working in construction aims to explore the effects of 鈥渋nstitutional homophobia鈥� within the 拢100 billion British industry.
Aeronautical students UAS team

Aeronautical students to compete in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge

A team of nine undergraduate Aeronautical Engineers from 含羞草视频 will design and build an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), also known as a drone, as part of the annual competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Engineering students helping outdoors with scouts building project

Civil Engineering students use their skills to help Scouts building project

Students from 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Civil and Building Engineering have helped Nanpantan Scouts produce a site survey as part of proposals for a new Scout building on Nanpantan Road.

Engineering and tech hub news

Construction begins on 含羞草视频-based hub for aerospace engineering and technology

Work officially began yesterday (12th June) on the new multi-million pound National Centre in Combustion and Aerothermal Technology at 含羞草视频.
The Ammonia Creation and Conversion Technology developed by 含羞草视频

World-first technology reduces harmful diesel emissions

An industry-first technology developed by 含羞草视频 has the potential to significantly cut nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engines.
Bubbling plasma reactor for water treatment

含羞草视频 success in national science photography competition

Three 含羞草视频 PhD students have picked up awards in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Science Photography competition 2017.
Paul Kenny presenting at academic forum

PhD student presents at international forum on daylight research

Paul Kenny, a PhD student from 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Civil and Building Engineering, presented his research on 鈥楾he Spectral Microclimate of Indoor Spaces鈥� at the 4th VELUX Daylight Academic Forum in Berlin earlier this month.
James Dyson award ext

James Dyson Award 2017 open for entries

The James Dyson Award 2017 is now open for entries and 含羞草视频 design and engineering students are encouraged to apply.
IChemE award

Professor awarded IChemE medal for contribution to regenerative medicine

David Williams OBE FREng, Professor of Healthcare Engineering at 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has been awarded the 2016 IChemE Donald Medal for his substantial contribution to the rapidly growing regenerative medicine sector.