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Read more at: Professor Dame Ann Dowling awarded Royal Medal

Professor Dame Ann Dowling awarded Royal Medal

The Medal is awarded for her leading research on the reduction of combustion emissions, aerodynamic noise and the design of aircraft, and her distinguished services to engineering.

The first female President of the ...


Read more at: Professor Andrea Ferrari receives Knighthood from the Italian Republic

Professor Andrea Ferrari receives Knighthood from the Italian Republic

The order was awarded by Pasquale Terracciano, Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, on behalf of the President of Italy, in a ceremony attended by former Italian Prime Minister and President of the European Commission, Romano...


Read more at: The engineer who keeps the clock ticking

The engineer who keeps the clock ticking

30 March 2017

He never intended to take a PhD — or to present television documentaries. Hugh Hunt is an all-rounder who combines his interest in things that bounce and spin with a passion for music and mending things.


Read more at: The engineer preparing for lift-off

The engineer preparing for lift-off

8 March 2017

University Lecturer Dr Jenni Sidey grew up inspired by Canada’s first female astronaut. Now she’s undergoing selection tests with the Canadian Space Agency to be an astronaut herself. She’s passionate about women and engineering — and fascinated by fire.


Read more at: Spotlight on: the role of technicians

Spotlight on: the role of technicians

13 June 2016

Technicians have been a pivotal part of Cambridge's ground-breaking research for centuries, yet their work is largely invisible to the outside world. Some of these unsung heroes share their experiences.


Read more at: Honorary professorship for structural engineer behind the world’s tallest building.

Honorary professorship for structural engineer behind the world’s tallest building.

William Baker, the man who developed the structural system behind the world’s tallest building, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship in Structural Engineering Design.

The University of Cambridge has bestowed the honour on...


Read more at: 2015 National Rosetrees Foundation Prize for Interdisciplinary Research

2015 National Rosetrees Foundation Prize for Interdisciplinary Research

Professor Welland is Professor of Nanotechnology for the Department of Engineering and will receive the award alongside co-honouree Professor Andres Floto of the Department of Medicine. Together they have developed an innovative...


Read more at: Bringing engineering to life

Bringing engineering to life

The Rooke Award is given to an individual, small team or organisation who has contributed to the Royal Academy of Engineering’s aims and work through promoting engineering to the public. Hugh was recognised for his efforts over the past...


Read more at: Student–led teachers’ awards recognise staff

Student–led teachers’ awards recognise staff

Staff from across the University have been recognised for their work by the students they support and teach.

The CUSU Student-Led Teaching Awards 2015 saw 265 nominations from students who submitted testimonies about why their...


Read more at: IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award

IEEE James L. Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Award

The annual prize is given to an individual or teams of up to three for “an outstanding contribution to the advancement of speech and/or audio signal processing”.

Professor Young is the Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, responsible for...