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Papin Prize

Engineering technicians earn Papin Prize shortlist recognition

Recognised for their crucial role, the 2025 Papin Prize selection committee has shortlisted three talented technicians from across the Faculty of Engineering, acknowledging their significant impact and expertise within their respective fields.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.

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Circular economy network gains funding for digital tech innovation

Experts at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ will be part of a new research network after receiving EPSRC funding of £2 million in Digital Innovation and Circular Economy (DICE).
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Siemens Connects with Students at 'A Day in the Life' Event

Over 60 University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students gained valuable insights into career opportunities at Siemens during the recent 'A Day in the Life' talk and networking event.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ professor to help grow UK semiconductor sector

An engineering academic from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is set to help the government boost the UK semiconductor sector, as part of a new advisory panel that held its first meeting last week (3 August 2023).
Two researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ making adjustments to the MediTel robot while it triages a model patient

New robot medics to go where doctors can’t

Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers in the Faculty of Engineering.

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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers to develop more efficient and sustainable landing gear systems for the aviation industry

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering are collaborating with industry on LANDOne, a £37.8 million project to deliver new greener landing gear systems.
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Stretchable robotic fabrics, developed by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scientists

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers 3D-printed electric motor could revolutionise the industry

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have developed an electric motor, using 3D printing technology, paving the way for future electric motors to increase their power using less material