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Technician takes top status with IEng professional registration

Adam Higham-Naylor, Engineering Technician from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, has been awarded Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
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Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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Blind ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team led by a Mechanical Engineering student.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
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Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the School.
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MAC students amongst winners at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's most promising student start-ups awards

Congratulations to students Majd, Akmal, Nayden and alumnus Ben who were recognised for their entrepreneurial spirit at the Emerge Awards Showcase earlier this month.