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Hydrogen-fuelled planes as the future of air travel

Posted on 22/08/202214/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Valeska Ting in a lab with hydrogen fuel

Hydrogen-fuelled planes as the future of air travel

Air travel plays a critical role in the interconnectedness of our world, but emissions from aviation have doubled since the 1980s, with flying responsible for more than a billion tonnes of CO2 pumped into the atmosphere every year.… Read more

Posted in Net ZeroTagged Sustainability

Engineering and neurodiversity: tech activity day at Venturers’ Academy

Posted on 30/07/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Adaptive skateboard designed by school student as part of the engineering design activity

Engineering and neurodiversity: tech activity day at Venturers’ Academy

In July, Faculty of Engineering staff and students delivered a day of engagement activities for neurodiverse pupils at Venturers’ Academy, offering them the opportunity to experience pathways into STEM.… Read more

Posted in Outreach

Shaping the future of clean tech with additive manufacturing

Posted on 19/06/202214/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Composite image of Nick Simpson and 3D printed part

Shaping the future of clean tech with additive manufacturing

Electrical machines will play a major role in breaking our dependency on fossil fuels, but they need to be lighter and more efficient to properly meet our future demands.… Read more

Posted in Energy and Environment, Net Zero

Emissions-busting morphing blades for helicopters

Posted on 30/05/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

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Emissions-busting morphing blades for helicopters

There’s a huge amount of innovation taking place in the aeronautical sector.… Read more

Posted in Energy and Environment, Materials and Manufacturing, Net Zero, Transport and InfrastructureTagged Aerospace Engineering, atmosphere, helicopter blades, rotor, Sustainability

Not just student projects, applications with a purpose

Posted on 11/04/202206/11/2024 by Kathryn Bastow

Suzuki Practice Buddy

Not just student projects, applications with a purpose

We take pride in connecting our students with industry and making sure they have the skills to carry them forward in their chosen careers.… Read more

Posted in Computer Science

Egocentric computer vision – a giant leap

Posted on 15/03/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Image montage of activities captured by the project

Egocentric computer vision – a giant leap

Artificial Intelligence can digest and codify the information sighted humans take for granted in our day-to-day processing.… Read more

Posted in AI and Data Science, Computer Science

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

Posted on 31/01/202214/11/2023 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

Rethinking 3D printing: Towards connected, responsive, accessible manufacturing

Posted on 21/12/202115/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Animated picture of a 3D printer from a video

Rethinking 3D printing: Towards connected, responsive, accessible manufacturing

3D printing has become a familiar concept, with homes, universities, workplaces, and industry adopting the technology in droves.… Read more

Posted in Materials and Manufacturing

Hemma Philamore – EDI champion

Posted on 13/12/202115/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Dr Hemma Philamore

Hemma Philamore – EDI champion

Former Bristol PhD student Dr Hemma Philamore recently returned as a lecturer in Engineering Mathematics.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Includes Me, Our Community

Bridging troubled waters: Bristol University champions infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change

Posted on 02/11/202115/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Dr Maria Pregnolato

Bridging troubled waters: Bristol University champions infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change

Bridges are a key part of our infrastructure.… Read more

Posted in Civil Engineering, Transport and Infrastructure

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