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Category: Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering student Saja Mahmoud’s day at McLaren

Posted on 29/09/202229/09/2022 by Clare Lapworth

Montage of McLaren car (left) and Saja Mahmoud in a racing car (centre) and on the testing track (right)

Mechanical Engineering student Saja Mahmoud’s day at McLaren

Saja Mahmoud is in her second year studying Mechanical Engineering.… Read more

Posted in Mechanical Engineering, Student Stories, Women in engineering

Democratising microfluidics: getting ‘lab on a chip’ tools to where they’re needed most

Posted on 31/01/202231/01/2022 by Clare Lapworth

The microfluidics team enjoying the Bristol harbourside

Democratising microfluidics: getting ‘lab on a chip’ tools to where they’re needed most

A team from the University of Bristol has developed a low-cost way of prototyping microfluidic devices, which could revolutionise access to medical diagnostic devices.… Read more

Posted in Health and Living, Health and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Tech

My year with Mercedes Formula 1

Posted on 15/05/202131/05/2022 by Kathryn Bastow

Student Rohit with Formula E trophy and car livery

My year with Mercedes Formula 1

We hear from engineering student Rohit Karajgikar about his year in industry with the Mercedes Formula 1 team.… Read more

Posted in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Student Stories, year in industry

Engineering Covid-safe LEGO grabbers

Posted on 26/04/202128/07/2021 by Kathryn Bastow

Covid-safe LEGO grabber in hand

Engineering Covid-safe LEGO grabbers

As Covid-19 restrictions start to ease in the UK, you may find yourself thinking about once everyday tasks in a new light.… Read more

Posted in Mechanical Engineering, Student Stories

Engineering at home kits: Bringing the lab to our students

Posted on 10/12/202027/04/2022 by Kathryn Bastow

Flaylay of engineering kits items on floor

Engineering at home kits: Bringing the lab to our students

Hands on experimentation, collaboration and practical sessions are key to our student’s learning experiences.… Read more

Posted in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Student Stories, Tech

Inspiring Black Engineers and Scientists

Posted on 30/10/202031/05/2022 by Clare Lapworth

Inspiring Black Engineers and Scientists

As we come to the end of Black History Month, we want to celebrate and pay tribute to some of our students and the outstanding contributions they’ve made to help make the university a place for everyone.… Read more

Posted in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Student StoriesTagged Students

Social distancing and safety in Engineering

Posted on 05/07/202014/11/2022 by Kathryn Bastow

Eight photos of Covid-19 safety measures in Engineering

Social distancing and safety in Engineering

As lockdown restrictions are eased in England, we have re-opened some of our buildings.… Read more

Posted in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Health and Society, Mechanical Engineering

Breaking down barriers for tomorrow’s engineers

Posted on 16/06/202016/06/2020 by Clare Lapworth

Breaking down barriers for tomorrow’s engineers

With ever-increasing demand for skilled engineers, why exclude half of the population?… Read more

Posted in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability

Students for sustainability

Posted on 04/05/202009/06/2022 by Clare Lapworth

Students for sustainability

Find out what inspired three of our undergraduates – Ellie Nelson-Coles and Helen Inman (Engineering Design) and Jade Low (Mechanical Engineering) – to study their subjects and help tackle global issues such as climate change and sustainability.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Design, Health and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Net Zero, Student Stories

Turning Insight Into Inspiration podcasts

Posted on 23/04/202027/05/2020 by Kathryn Bastow

Turning Insight Into Inspiration podcasts

MEng Aerospace student Derek Joy finds out from fellow University of Bristol students what inspired them to choose their subjects and where they’re hoping their degrees will take them.… Read more

Posted in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Student Stories

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