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
Category: Mechanical Engineering
For humanity to thrive, we need engineers who can lead with a conscience
We need engineers who can lead with a conscience
Dr Hadi Abulrub argues the key to facing environmental challenges lies in intelligent manufacturing, smart infrastructure, sustainable energy and engineering modelling.… Read more
Robertson’s ‘Time Machine’ gets a new lease of life
Robertson’s ‘Time Machine’ gets a new lease of life
Last night saw the official unveiling of the newly restored Robertson Clock, a notable timepiece that previously graced the Wills Memorial Building and controlled the chiming of Great George, the huge bell at the top of the tower, from its inauguration in 1925 to the 1960s.… Read more
Is It A Boat? Is It A Car? No It’s A…
Is It A Boat? Is It A Car? No It’s A…
Our Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design students design their very own amphibious vehicle.… Read more
Building A Chaos Machine
Building A Chaos Machine
Technician Mictroy gives us the downlow on how to build a machine that demonstrates the mathematics of chaos theory.… Read more
Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves
Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves
Professor Bruce Drinkwater explains how he and his colleagues in Brazil are using acoustics to detect disease.… Read more
Cornwall’s Geothermal Energy Potential
Cornwall’s Geothermal Energy Potential
Professor Joe Quarini shares his thoughts on potential geothermal energy production in Cornwall.… Read more
Design And Make A Vending Machine
Design And Make A Vending Machine
Our mechanical engineering students are tasked with designing and making their own vending machine, here’s how they got on.… Read more