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Department of Engineering

  • Graphene-based ‘artificial skin’ brings human-like touch closer to robots

  • Special delivery at the New Whittle Laboratory

  • University of Cambridge joins UKRI programmes to train next generation of nuclear scientists

  • Pioneer of Human-Computer Interaction wins an international award for his impact

  • AI stethoscope can help spot ‘silent epidemic’ of heart valve disease earlier than GPs, study suggests

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Latest news

Graphene-based ‘artificial skin’ brings human-like touch closer to robots

26 Mar 2026

Robots are becoming increasingly capable in vision and movement, yet touch remains one of their major weaknesses – but a new miniature tactile sensor could change that. 

Special delivery at the New Whittle Laboratory

25 Mar 2026

Cambridge is building the facility that will transform how the UK develops aerospace, energy and defence technologies.

University of Cambridge joins UKRI programmes to train next generation of nuclear scientists

23 Mar 2026

The University of Cambridge will help train industry-ready nuclear scientists as part of two UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Doctoral Focal Awards in Nuclear Skills.