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Latest News Royal opening for IfM's Alan Reece Building 23 November 2009 The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the IfM’s new home, The Alan Reece Building. [more] The End of the Road 18 November 2009 After an epic journey in a solar-powered car race from Darwin to Adelaide, Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) have finished in 14th place. [more] Violin makers at the Department 16 November 2009 A week-long conference and workshop at the Department in September brought together scientists and violin makers to explore the ways in which science can help with understanding, documenting and enhancing the performance of violins. [more] Creating 3D models with a simple webcam 11 November 2009 Constructing virtual 3D models usually requires heavy and expensive equipment, or takes lengthy amounts of time. [more] Call to drive the next industrial revolution 9 November 2009 Industrialists, academics and government should join forces to drive a new industrial revolution which would help tackle climate change, says a new report. [more] Electrical Engineering Division receive awards 5 November 2009 Congratulations go to Professor William Milne, Mr Sabesan Sithamparanathan and Mr Ruilin Pei all members of staff in our Electrical Engineering Division who have received Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awards. [more] Where are they now?: Former Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil students return 2 November 2009 Together with the current students on the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development, 24 alumni of the programme gathered from 10 countries in the Department recently to share their experiences since graduation. [more] Nokia demonstrate new technology at the Department 26 October 2009 Matt Johnson, a Phd student (2004-2008) who was supervised by Professor Roberto Cipolla, now works for Nokia Point & Find. Roberto invited Matt back to the Department earlier this year to demonstrate the Nokia Point & Find product. [more] Manufacturing Thursdays 22 October 2009 "Manufacturing Thursdays" is a programme of free evening presentations open to the local business community and all staff and students of the University of Cambridge. Manufacturing Thursdays introduces participants to many aspects of manufacturing process, technologies and management and provides networking opportunities over refreshments. [more] Cambridge University Eco Racing arrive in Darwin 21 October 2009 After an epic journey from the UK, Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) has made it to Darwin for The Global Green Challenge a biennial competition in which solar-powered cars race from Darwin to Adelaide, a journey of around 3,000km. The 2009 competition will take place from October 25th to 31st. [more] Students’ “Algae House” wins international design competition 19 October 2009 A design for a house powered by living algae, drawn up by students at the University of Cambridge, has won a prestigious international competition. [more] Full Blue Racing return with Silverware 14 October 2009 Full Blue Racing, the Cambridge University Formula Student team, have returned from the Formula Student Germany event in Hockenheim. [more]

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