Sir Frank Whittle (1907-1996) known as the inventor of the jet engine, gained a BA with first class honours in the Mechanical Sciences Tripos here in the Department in 1936.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) organises 'Physics Update' events devised to update physics teachers on innovations in physics, both pure and applied, and in curriculum matters.
The Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge is opening its doors on 30 March 2007 to showcase its research to local businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs.