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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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91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥ students gained valuable insights into career opportunities at Siemens during the recent 'A Day in the Life' talk and networking event.
Soft Robots

Researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ develop a new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage.

A team of researchers from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at 91Ö±²¥ have developed a new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage.
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Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery

The key to curing male pattern baldness - a condition that affects up to 50 per cent of men worldwide - could lie in a sugar that naturally occurs in the human body, according to scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Global Energy Award Winner 2024

Professor Zi-Qiang Zhu announced as a 2024 Global Energy Prize Laureate

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is delighted to share that Professor Zi-Qiang Zhu has been announced as a 2024 Global Energy Prize winner.
Students in Engineering Heartspace

Students rank Faculty of Engineering courses among the top in the Russell Group for teaching in the National Student Survey

91Ö±²¥ has been rated number one in the Russell Group for teaching in the subject areas of Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing and Mechanical Engineering in the latest National Student Survey

91Ö±²¥ student reaches the National Final for WorldSkills Industrial Electronics Competition

Jake Greenwood, a first year student, has reached the National Finals for the WorldSkills Industrial Electronics Competition which will be held between the 19th and 22nd November 2024, in Manchester.