School of Engineering news

Cardiff Racing team competes at Formula Student UK

21 August 2023

Cardiff students improve on last year's performance at Formula Student UK

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Beaver-like dams can enhance existing flood management strategies for at-risk communities, study finds

8 August 2023

Researchers gathered river data over two-year period to reveal benefits of leaky barriers

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Computer model of real life brain plots more accurate route for neurosurgeons

1 August 2023

Researchers used data from MRI scans to develop bespoke computational head model

School of Engineering hosts successful research conference showcasing world-class research

27 July 2023

The School of Engineering proudly organised its first Cardiff Engineering Research Conference this month, illuminating the institution's cutting-edge research initiatives.

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Working towards a fully sustainable energy sector

18 July 2023

Cardiff experts participate in £53m UKRI initiative to boost knowledge, innovation and new technologies

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Breaking down plastic waste quickly, cleanly and cheaply

13 July 2023

Cardiff research on plastic recycling part of EPSRC-BBSRC initiative

Achieving net zero using ammonia

5 July 2023

First of its kind boiler aims to demonstrate ammonia is viable option for industry and businesses’ decarbonisation

University staff and alumni named as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales

9 May 2023

New fellows come from across higher education, as well as law, medicine and the media

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Tackling the need for leaders in the move to Net Zero with a new MSc

24 April 2023

Our new MSc in Engineering Net Zero will provide skilled graduates for the move towards a net zero society.

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Prestigious bursary for student engineer

6 March 2023

Royal Academy recognises Cardiff student for engaging others in engineering education

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Inspiring young people to live a life scientific

6 March 2023

University experiments, workshops and demonstrations delivered as part of city’s science festival

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Cardiff University signs power electronics MoU with CSA Catapult

24 January 2023

Partnership to create a pipeline of skills and talent in power electronics

Recycling sludge could lead to large plastic pollution reservoirs, study finds

12 January 2023

Fertilisers derived from recycled sewage sludge turn European farmlands into reservoirs of microplastics

Emeritus Professor delivers keynote address at international conferences

9 January 2023

Roger Falconer gives keynote presentations at conferences in Korea and Malaysia

Cardiff researchers to accelerate development of UK 6G networks

3 January 2023

School joins consortium granted £12 million to develop solutions for future 6G mobile networks

Robotic arms in action in a manufacturing environment

ASTUTE 2020+ contributes £541 million to the Welsh economy

15 December 2022

Industry-academia collaboration delivers for manufacturing sector

Waste heat recovery research wins Telford Premium Prize

12 December 2022

Researchers awarded a 2022 Telford Premium Prize by the Institute of Civil Engineers

Cardiff students to showcase healthcare ideas

21 November 2022

Students without healthcare backgrounds invited to join a clinical innovation programme

AI helps optimise power electronic converters

9 November 2022

Cardiff and CSA Catapult develop new method

Academics win prestigious Leverhulme Trust Prizes

25 October 2022

Academics awarded prestigious 2022 Philip Leverhulme Prizes for their internationally recognised work