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News stories archive - 2008

News stories archive - 2008

Microsoft Research

Flat-screen TVs… and beyond

18 Jun 2008

Dr Adrian Travis's latest invention bought by Microsoft.

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The team in 2007

Cambridge University Eco Racing solar car drive across Britain

11 Jun 2008

This year Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) have designed and built the UK's first road legal solar car.

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Silent Aircraft Initiative 'Flying wing' model aircraft

"Flying wing" model aircraft exhibit at The Science Museum, London

06 Jun 2008

A model of SAX40 is on display at the London Science Museum

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Warren Rieutort-Louis

What makes a good lecturer? A third year student's view

30 May 2008

Warren Rieutort-Louis wins Engineering Subject Centre Student Award 2008 for his essay ‘What makes a good lecturer?’

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Dr Alan Reece (left) and Professor Mike Gregory

Fundraising success

28 May 2008

Department of Engineering brings in nearly £15 million in donations in a couple of years.

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Rocket Car Derby a soaring success

21 May 2008

The Department's Rocket Car Derby "an enormous success"

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École Centrale Paris

Student exchange programme with École Centrale Paris

14 May 2008

Undergraduate exchange programme set up with École Centrale Paris

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Irene Vidyanti

Irene Vidyanti receives a Sir William Siemens medal

12 May 2008

Irene Vidyanti receives Sir William Siemens medal.

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Dr Michelle Oyen

Engineers "bone" up on biological materials

07 May 2008

Dr Michelle Oyen explores potential uses of synthetic bone-like material

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Sectional elevation view of semi-active E-springs with hydraulic damper undergo heavy loading

The E-springs invention set to shape the next generation of vehicle suspension systems

29 Apr 2008

An invention by Salah Elmoselhy is set to shape the next generation of vehicle suspension systems.

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