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Laser-assisted cold spray: a new generation of innovative manufacturing technology

02 Jul 2025

The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed a groundbreaking additive manufacturing technique, laser-assisted cold spray (LACS).

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Wayve – a pioneer in Embodied AI for autonomous driving – partners with Uber for trials in the UK

30 Jun 2025

UK AI company Wayve – co-founded by alumnus Alex Kendall in 2017 – has announced a partnership with Uber to develop and launch public road trials of fully autonomous vehicles in the UK.

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Dr Tore Butlin – Pilkington Prize winner 2025

26 Jun 2025

Dr Tore Butlin, Associate Professor in Dynamics and Vibration, has been awarded one of the University’s Pilkington Prizes for excellence in teaching.

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Advancing ethically informed socio-technical safety of AI systems in the public sector

24 Jun 2025

Interdisciplinary research team win funding to examine how England's local authorities can effectively govern integration of ethical/safety principles into deployment of AI systems.

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Dr Poppy Oldroyd named 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow

23 Jun 2025

Cambridge researcher Dr Poppy Oldroyd is among the thirty-two early career researchers who have been announced as the 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows.

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Gates Cambridge class of 2025 – Abbie Schipper

Gates Cambridge class of 2025 – Abbie Schipper

20 Jun 2025

US Scholar-Elect Abbie Schipper talks about her work to improve medical equipment and how she trained as an Emergency Medical Technician during Covid.

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Breakthrough in quantum light technology achieved with 3D-printed polymer nanowires

19 Jun 2025

An innovative method for improving single photon collection – an essential step in advancing secure communications, high-precision imaging and quantum computing – developed by researchers.

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Three Cambridge robotics projects part of £57m ARIA programme

17 Jun 2025

The UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has launched a £57 million initiative to revolutionise robotic capabilities and deliver a step change in human productivity. 

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Addressing pressing problems in food supply at the Agri-Food Robotics Online Conference

16 Jun 2025

Global food challenges and real-life robotics applications were the topics of discussion at this year’s Agri-Food Robotics Online Conference.

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Cambridge awarded silver-gilt medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show debut

12 Jun 2025

The University’s debut exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which was built by the Department of Engineering’s Design and Technical Services team, has won a prestigious silver-gilt medal.

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