School of Technology

Dr Sam Stranks awarded Philip Leverhulme Prize in Physics

Dr Stranks's research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of emerging semiconductors for low-cost, transformative electronics applications, including light-harvesting (such as photovoltaic) and light-emission (such as LED)...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

Two Cambridge researchers recognised by the inaugural Royal Society Athena Prize

They are among four individuals and two organisations recognised by the inaugural Royal Society Athena Prize, which celebrates individuals or...

Cambridge engineer awarded top accolade from Institution of Engineering and Technology

Dr Tim Constandinou, Chair of the IET Awards and Prizes Committee, said: “The Awards and Prizes Committee was unanimous in recommending Dr Harter for the IET’s Faraday Medal. Dr Harter’s work has over many years has proven to have wide...

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.

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...

Professor Ross Anderson named as BCS Lovelace Medal Winner 2015

Professor Anderson, Professor of Security Engineering at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Churchill College, has been awarded the medal in recognition of his many contributions to building security engineering into a...