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

19 Mar 2026

A pioneer of Human-Computer Interaction, whose research is creating more accessible and satisfying technology for us all, has won an international award for his impact.

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Doctor listening to a man's heart with a stethoscope

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

16 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests.

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AI weather forecasting initiative to strengthen climate resilience in West Africa

12 Mar 2026

A new initiative will harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence for weather prediction, with a goal of improving climate resilience and food security in West Africa. 

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L to R Dushanth Seevaratnam, former Master of Trinity Sir Gregory Winter, and Callon Peake.

Engineering entrepreneurs excel in Cambridge science and technology competition

10 Mar 2026

Spin-out companies from the Department of Engineering have received awards from the latest Trinity Bradfield Prize Competition.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Tadalisika Zulu and Esther Barakengera

Sponsored engineering students working towards greater climate resilience in Africa

05 Mar 2026

Students from across Africa are studying at the Department of Engineering thanks to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Cambridge.

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Alessandro Abate appointed to the Professorship of Control Engineering

04 Mar 2026

Professor Alessandro Abate has been elected to the Professorship of Control Engineering at the University of Cambridge.

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Engineering researchers win University praise for their impact and engagement

27 Feb 2026

Research Associate Dr Curie Park and PhD student Dr Saleyha Ahsan have been recognised by the University with awards for their contributions to research impact and engagement.

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Cambridge Festival 2026

Find out more about how engineering research is shaping the world at the Cambridge Festival 2026

25 Feb 2026

Join a time travellers’ party, find out about how chocolate is made, make the best paper aeroplanes or learn about the latest engineering research during the Cambridge Festival 2026.

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Amy Weatherup sits at a table, grinning, with her arms folded in front of her. Stats about Cambridge i-Teams appear next to her

Enterprising Minds: Meet founder and investor Amy Weatherup – a champion of Cambridge innovation

23 Feb 2026

Following a successful exit from an internet tech start-up, Amy Weatherup has become a pillar of the Cambridge innovation ecosystem. This is her story.

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Global award for Cambridge engineer’s research on accelerating visualisation and learning from Big Data

19 Feb 2026

Postgraduate research by Cambridge engineer Robert Sales has won the Best Student Paper Award from the world’s largest aerospace technical society.

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