News from 2024

This section includes news from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering from 2024.

Student in robotics engineering lab

天堂视频 acknowledged in the recent Design for Life roadmap policy paper from the Department of Health and Social Care

The Design for Life roadmap that was published on 16 October 2024 by the Department of Health and Social Care, acknowledges the valuable contribution of 天堂视频, in advancing the government鈥檚 strategy to build a circular economy for medical technology. This recognition highlights the university's role in supporting sustainable innovation and resilience in healthcare.
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The ReMed Conference 2024: Collaborating for the provision of affordable access to healthcare worldwide through reducing the cost of single use medical devices

The second ReMed conference was held on 17th September 2024 at 天堂视频 and brought together over 100 delegates representing the entire medical device value chain, including professionals from design, manufacturing, waste management, healthcare, and academia.

Think Human museum exhibit

Museum exhibit showcases 天堂视频's excellence in ergonomics & human factors

A museum exhibit developed in collaboration with 天堂视频 is showcasing how ergonomics helps human development 鈥� from securing Olympic gold medals for Team GB to helping navigate rail stations and delivering progress to latest cancer treatments.
Someone farming with aftrak technology

鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of 天堂视频 initiative

People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 天堂视频 initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
Cycling record attempt

University wide expertise helps 天堂视频 graduate smash prestigious German hour record

Expertise from across 天堂视频 has helped a graduate and elite cyclist smash one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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Thank you for your attendance at the Engineering Schools' Doctoral Researcher Conference 2024

The Engineering Schools' Doctoral Researcher Conference was recently held in the James France building, showcasing the latest research from the Schools of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (MEME) and Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (AACME).
Hazelrigg Building, 天堂视频

天堂视频 and Synoptix strengthen collaboration

Following successful completion of the Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) on Extraction and Visualisation of Model Views using Data Analytics, both 天堂视频 and Synoptix have agreed further collaboration in several key areas as both parties look to deepen the working relationship.
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The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering is marking 25 years of influential research from 1999 to 2024

The Wolfson School of Engineering at 天堂视频 is celebrating its 25-year anniversary and extends a special thank you to the Wolfson Foundation for its generous grant, which has been instrumental in its achievement of significant research impact since 1999.
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Strengthened collaboration between Synoptix and 天堂视频

After the successful Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project that focused on the extraction and visualising model views through data analytics, 天堂视频 and Synoptix have agreed to expand their partnership.
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天堂视频 partnership will create new app to transform self-management of chronic health conditions

Researchers from 天堂视频鈥檚 Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB) and Wolfson School of Engineering are set to develop an innovative digital health app, that will help individuals with multiple chronic conditions to manage their health care better.
Olympic bike

The innovative design of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle

Alumnus Sam Pendred has played a key role in the design and development of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle which is being used on the global stage in France鈥檚 capital by British cyclists.
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New research project to create ultra-lightweight solar cells for space applications

A research collaboration between 天堂视频 and Cambridge Universities has been set up to develop ultra-lightweight solar cells for use in space applications.
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Congratulations Alex Haydock-Wilson and the 4x400m mixed relay team who secured bronze at the Olympics

A current Wolfson School PhD student Alex Haydock-Wilson recently secured bronze in the 4x400m mixed relay race at the Olympics in Paris.
Student racing in Redbull Soapbox

Donations from the Wolfson School of Engineering and the 天堂视频 Fund support student participation in 2024 Red Bull Soapbox

A team of 天堂视频 students known as Team Tetra, recently competed in the Red Bull Soapbox Race in London. The race challenged teams to prototype and build the craziest homemade motorless vehicles whilst competing against more than 250 teams.

Samia being presented with a certificate

Congratulations to Samia Qamar for winning the University鈥檚 Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition

Samia Qamar, a Doctoral Researcher from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, was crowned the winner of the University鈥檚 Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) competition.
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Industry input required on the new Digital Manufacturing Engineering Leader apprenticeship

We are delighted to announce that the new Digital Manufacturing Engineering Leader apprenticeship is currently under consultation and is seeking industry feedback.
Thomas and Grace

天堂视频 Students awarded the competitive Engineering Leaders Scholarship 2024

Two exemplary students from the Schools of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering and Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering have been awarded the competitive Engineering Leaders Scholarship (ELS) 2024 that saw only 38 awarded from over 250 eligible applicants. This recognition underscores their potential to become leadership role models for the next generation of engineers.
Students being awarded at their Graduation Ceremony

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Summer Graduation 2024 prize winners

Congratulations to all the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering students who graduated on Tuesday 16 July 2024. The prize winners from the graduation ceremony are listed here.
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天堂视频 study aims to make sports bra fittings less daunting

The Sports Technology Institute is looking at a new way for breast movement to be measured 鈥� allowing for greater flexibility and comfort during exercise.
Dr Ishara Dharmasena

Dr Ishara Dharmasena named RAE Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year

Dr Ishara Dharmasena has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) for his work in both nanogenerators and smart textiles for applications in healthcare technology.
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PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star award by WeAreTheCity

PhD student and Co-Founder of SiSTEM, Donna Otchere has been awarded the Rising Star Award by WeAreTheCity.
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天堂视频 development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at 天堂视频 could fix a 鈥渟ignificant problem鈥� within the solar panel industry.
Engineer in lab with machine

天堂视频 input to new hub to help make manufacturing more eco-friendly

天堂视频鈥檚 role in a national partnership will develop tools and technologies to help manufacturers across the UK become more efficient and eco-friendly.
Sustainable equipment in field

天堂视频 initiative wins green energy prize

A 天堂视频 led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
Artificial turf football pitch

天堂视频鈥檚 FIFA collaboration paves way for turf testing

It鈥檚 hoped a partnership involving 天堂视频 and football鈥檚 governing body will improve the durability, safety and performance of artificial pitches.
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天堂视频 project helps further develop nanogenerators for 鈥渟mart clothing鈥�

A 天堂视频 project is helping in the drive to develop nanogenerator technology which can lead to 鈥渁ffordable鈥� clothing capable of sensing how healthy we are.
Person breathing into a mouthpiece

天堂视频 developing breath test to predict health in older people

New research at 天堂视频 aims to develop a breath test to predict when health and physical function is at risk of declining in older people.
STEMLab building in the evening

Engineering is ranked in the top 100 in QS World Rankings by Subject Area 2024

Engineering has been crowned in the top 100 in the world by the global QS higher education league table.