Department of Engineering

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The radiation pattern from a dipole antenna showing symmetry breaking of the electric field

New understanding of electromagnetism could enable ‘antennas on a chip’

09 Apr 2015

New understanding of the nature of electromagnetism could lead to antennas small enough to fit on computer chips – the ‘last frontier’ of semiconductor design.

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On the winning team

08 Apr 2015

Alumni Herry McGibbon and Simon Colliss are both members of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team’s Aerodynamics Department. Jack Struthers spoke to them about life in F1.

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A foundation for success in offshore wind farming

07 Apr 2015

Professor Gopal Madabhushi of the Geotechnical and Environmental Group has received the IGS-ONGC biennial award for his research on the structural integrity of offshore wind turbines.

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Thinking inside the box

02 Apr 2015

New research into the phenomenon of design fixation may help develop tools and strategies that help stimulate the creative process.

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Professor Sir Mark Welland (centre)

Professor Sir Mark Welland honoured by the University of Bristol

30 Mar 2015

Professor Sir Mark Welland has been awarded Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc) by the University of Bristol. 

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Sunset Over Earth (NASA, International Space Station Science)

Solar Radiation Management Science - Climate Engineering

27 Mar 2015

Climate engineering asks the question: "How do we cool the planet if we fail to meet our CO2 emissions targets?"

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self-healing concrete

Health-conscious concrete

26 Mar 2015

Roads that self-repair, bridges filled with first-aid bubbles, buildings with arteries… not some futuristic fantasy but a very real possibility with ‘smart’ concrete.

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St Pancras International Station

Cambridge awarded £18 million in funding to support UK infrastructure research

25 Mar 2015

Funding announced by the Chancellor in last week’s budget is part of a wider £138 million programme to support the UK’s infrastructure and cities.

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Improving building efficiency - an important piece of the energy puzzle

23 Mar 2015

A Department of Engineering project is among those benefiting from £3 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.

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Appathon team wins dream trip

20 Mar 2015

A Department of Engineering team was announced the winner of the Appathon competition after designing a prototype app called Smart Wear. 

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