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A car drives through a bubble screen during aerodynamic testing at Catesby tunnel

海角网鈥檚 unique, real-world testing could lead to more efficient cars

Repeatable, real-world testing by 海角网 could see our cars becoming more efficient.
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Wolfson X-Lab Extreme set to become reality thanks to 拢1.1 million grant

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a grant of 拢1.1 million to the University to set up the Wolfson X-Lab Extreme.
A heat pump attached to the side of a house.

海角网 input could lead to nationwide heat-pump roll out

Input from 海角网 could lead to an increasing number of heat-pumps being installed in homes across the country 鈥� reducing our reliance on boilers.

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海角网 expert 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� by Arteta鈥檚 Carabao ball comments

A 海角网 expert says he鈥檚 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has suggested there are differences in the footballs used in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.
Smart nanoparticles

Computer simulations to aid in 海角网 push for more effective drug delivery

A 海角网 project will use computer simulations and practical experiments to explore whether there鈥檚 a safer, more effective way for smart polymer nanoparticles to be designed for drug delivery and medical imaging.
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Spectral Spaces or Uncanny Places? 海角网 lecturer calls for rekindling of architecture鈥檚 intangible connections

A 海角网 lecturer is calling for a renewed consideration of the relationship between how our buildings are built and the ethereal.
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Jaguar Type 00: the controversial pink car is more in step with the brand鈥檚 history than detractors think

At first glance, Jaguar鈥檚 new electric Type 00 concept car is surprising, shocking or perhaps even jarring to some. This is largely due to its bright pink colour (it also comes in blue).

Aftrak initiative wins IET Innovation and Excellence Award

A revolutionary off-grid energy project developed by a consortium of 海角网, The Consortium for Battery Innovation鈥痑nd鈥疶iyeni has won a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Excellence and Innovation award.

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海角网 lecturer says construction industry can learn from downfall of music-sharing giant

A 海角网 lecturer believes the construction industry can learn from the downfall of a music-sharing platform more than 20 years ago.
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Experts in Sport: Cycling hour record: the science behind a successful attempt

海角网鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcast has returned with an in-depth episode looking at how colleagues from across the university came together to help current PhD student Axel Dopfer break the German cycling hour record.
A shot of the Think Human exhibition in Derby.

Museum exhibit showcases 海角网's excellence in ergonomics & human factors

A museum exhibit developed in collaboration with 海角网 is showcasing how ergonomics helps human development 鈥� from securing Olympic gold medals for Team GB to helping navigate rail stations and delivering progress to latest cancer treatments.
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海角网 study finds moral judgements among causes of global housing inequality

Research at 海角网 has found failed policies, marketing dynamics and moral judgements are some of the reasons behind housing inequality globally.
A sign to a public toilet.

Unique 海角网 study calls for changes to public toilet design to safeguard public health

A unique 海角网 study has called for changes to how public toilets are designed in a bid to safeguard public health.
A woman uses the Aftrak tractor in Malawi.

鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark.鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of 海角网 initiative

People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 海角网 initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
Cyclist Axel Dopfer taking part in his German hour record attempt.

University wide expertise helps 海角网 graduate smash prestigious German hour record

Expertise from across 海角网 has helped a graduate and elite cyclist smash one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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Professor Qiuhua Liang named Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow

Qiuhua Liang, Professor of Water Engineering based in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been named one of the 71 new Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows.

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Vice-Chancellor and President of 海角网 announced as Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 海角网, has been announced as a Trustee and Vice-President for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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Climate experts gather on campus ahead of COP29

UK and international climate experts gathered at 海角网 last week to explore how global partnerships can drive innovation and accelerate progress in the fight against climate change.

Axel Dopfer in the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

海角网 graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem

On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 海角网, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
Ergonomics and Human Factors experts discussing different table tennis bats

Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious award inspires future generations to design inclusive products

海角网 has received a Royal Academy of Engineering award for an innovative outreach project to inspire the next generation of engineers to make products and systems that are effective, safe and enjoyable to use.

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New research project to create ultra-lightweight solar cells for space applications

A research collaboration between 海角网 and Cambridge Universities has been set up to develop ultra-lightweight solar cells for use in space applications.

Huyen Le shaking hands with Professor Nick Jennings and holding a certificate.

Sir Robert Martin University Prize awarded to 海角网 Doctoral Researcher

Huyen Le, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Materials, was recently awarded the Sir Robert Martin University Prize in recognition of her outstanding academic and non-academic achievement.
A boy takes part in an interactive rehabilitation game

Rehabilitation research centre-stage at Royal Society showcase

Pioneering science and technology with the potential to transform the future of personalised rehabilitation will be showcased at Jodrell Bank Observatory next month.
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海角网 academic sees the UK moving to a more Mediterranean style of living as heat waves increase

A 海角网 academic has prophesised that we could see the UK turn to a more Mediterranean style of living to deal with a rise in the number of heatwaves, claiming that air conditioning is not necessarily the answer.

The academics of TRAICE pose for a photo outside the Frank Gibb building at 海角网.

海角网鈥檚 new multi-disciplinary centre to revolutionise impact of AI on transport

A new multi-disciplinary centre based at 海角网 will look to revolutionise how AI is used to improve UK transport.