Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

Department of Engineering

  • Top award recognises breakthrough in Raman imaging technology

  • Professor Eugene Shwageraus’ expertise and positive impact recognised by the Nuclear Institute

  • From plastic waste to better homes in Nepal

  • Alumnus’ start-up Polytecks wins the 2026 King’s College Entrepreneurship Prize

  • Unpacking the embodied intelligence of soil – the unsung hero of our planet

Undergraduate Study

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Graduate Study

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Research

Discover the six academic divisions and four strategic themes that make up our Department and learn about their research interests and the projects being carried out.

Latest news

Top award recognises breakthrough in Raman imaging technology

19 Oct 2026

A new technology revolutionising advanced chemical imaging, making it millions of times quicker, has won a major international award in Raman spectroscopy.

Professor Eugene Shwageraus’ expertise and positive impact recognised by the Nuclear Institute

15 Oct 2026

Professor Eugene Shwageraus has been recognised by the Nuclear Institute for his knowledge, leadership and impact in helping to move the UK nuclear industry forward.

From plastic waste to better homes in Nepal

12 Oct 2026

Every day, another 600 tonnes of plastic waste end up littering Nepal’s streets and mountains, often with dire consequences.