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Members of the GRAND committee hold a giant cheque for the Children's Hospital

CMBE's GRAND committee raises over £1000 for 91ÖÆƬ³§ Children's Hospital

The Graduate Research and Networking Development committee, within the School of CMBE, recently held its first-ever ball, raising a total of £1075.18 for the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Children's Hospital.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91ÖÆƬ³§ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91ÖÆƬ³§ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
Observations of a sunspot taken on 04/10/2017
Observations of a sunspot taken on 04/10/2017 in H-alpha using the New Solar Telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory. Credit: Juie Shetye (NMSU), Erwin Verwichte (Warwick), Kevin Reardon (NSO)

New project investigates mysteries of Sun’s atmosphere

The Solar Atmospheric Modelling Suite, or SAMS, project aims to build a next-generation modelling tool for the solar atmosphere – making a code that can be run on anything from laptops to the latest supercomputers.

Students from Project Sunride stood in front of their rocket - Desert Winds

To infinity: the story of the UK's groundbreaking student liquid rocket

‘Desert Winds: The UK's First Student Liquid Rocket’ documentary, premiered on Saturday 22nd March in the Diamond Building, at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
Butterfly by led lights

New University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ spin-out company developing game-changing micro-LED technology

A new spin-out company from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ that is developing the next generation of micro-LED technology has officially launched this week (4 February 2020). The company is harnessing research from our Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering - a world leader in semiconductor materials and devices.
Dr Claire Corkhill - Reader in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ engineers chosen to advise government on nuclear waste management

Professor Neil Hyatt and Dr Claire Corkhill are set to support the development of policy and strategy for the safe long-term management of the UK radioactive waste inventory
Graphic image of a semiconductor

University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ launches Quantum centre to develop the technologies of tomorrow

University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ launches new research centre to revolutionise computing, communication, sensing and imaging technologies
Individual bacteria on a Nylon-12 surface

91ÖÆƬ³§ scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have manufactured antibacterial 3D printed parts which could help stop the spread of infections in hospitals and care homes
Engineering students

Engineering students scoop top international award

An interdisciplinary eight member student team from the Faculty of Engineering successfully showcased their project OPENLUX at the annual 2019 iGEM - winning gold for 'Best Project in Track'.