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Biological effects of microwaves

New research project to evaluate biological effects of microwaves

16 February 2015

Cardiff University’s School of Engineering have embarked on a research project that will investigate the biological effects of microwaves with the eventual aim of contributing to the characterisation of the effects of microwaves on humans.

Professor Peter Wells

Prof Peter Wells shortlisted for St. David Award

12 February 2015

Cardiff School of Engineering Professor Peter Wells has been shortlisted for this year’s St David Award in the innovation and technology category.

Waves crashing against the coast

Cardiff professor delivers prestigious ICE lecture

4 February 2015

Cardiff School of Engineering Professor Roger Falconer has delivered the prestigious ICE Dugald Clerk lecture for 2015 on the topic of tidal energy.

Mesuro research instrument

Pioneering School of Engineering research spin-out acquired by international company

2 February 2015

Mesuro, a spin-out company born out of innovative microwave research at Cardiff School of Engineering, has been acquired by Canadian firm Focus Microwaves Inc.

QinetiQ Alphajet

Cardiff Alumnus appointed new CEO of QinetiQ

28 January 2015

Cardiff School of Engineering alumnus Steve Wadley has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of QinetiQ, a leading British multinational defence technology company.

Drops of water

Engineering professor provides advice to high level UN conference

27 January 2015

Professor Roger Falconer has recently returned from a high-level UN meeting in Zaragoza, Spain.

Preserving Wales’ national heritage through innovative engineering

13 January 2015

A collaboration between the Cardiff School of Engineering Additive Manufacturing Laboratories and Welsh Government has led to an innovative way of preserving Y Gadair Ddu (the Black Chair).

Solar panels

Researchers develop energy forecasting tool for Bangladesh

8 January 2015

Researchers from Cardiff School of Engineering’s BRE Centre for Sustainable Construction have developed a forecasting tool that will help Bangladesh plan and monitor its energy use and policy for years to come.

Formula car

Student designed Formula car best in Wales

16 July 2014

Cardiff Racing’s CR10 prototype gains a solid finish at Silverstone’s international student competition.

global challenge award

Global Challenge Award

2 June 2014

Engineering Solutions for High Level Nuclear Waste Disposal.

Learned Society of Wales

7 May 2014

15 members of staff elected as Fellows.

Professor Peter Wells and Professor John McWhirter

Science Council recognition for Cardiff scientists

16 January 2014

Two academics featured in Top 100 list of Leading UK Practising Scientists.

Royal society honours cardiff

Royal Society honours Cardiff scientists

12 December 2013

Professors Graham Hutchings and Peter Wells recognised for research achievements

Geoenvironmental research council

Queen's Anniversary Prize

22 November 2013

National recognition for pioneering research centre.

engineers and scientists

New centres to train tomorrow's engineers and scientists

22 November 2013

Cardiff benefits as Willetts announces £350M for postgraduate study

Investing for the future

22 March 2013

Vice-Chancellor tells University Court of his plans for Cardiff.

Making engineering accessible

20 March 2013

Women engineers to offer insight and advice to teenagers.

Future looks green for British construction

1 February 2013

University launches unique web platform.

Geo-energy technologies boost

18 January 2013

£1m EU boost for ground-breaking renewable energy project

Role models to inspire

24 October 2012

Project highlights career opportunities available to women in science