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News from the Department of Engineering at the University of Leicester.

Graduation January 2012 — by nja — posted on Feb 09, 2012 03:26 PM — 0 comment(s)

A selection of photos from the Department's reception after the graduation ceremony is available on the website.

Engineering Professors' Council Congress — by nja — posted on Feb 09, 2012 02:50 PM — 0 comment(s)

The Annual Engineering Professors' Council Congress is due to be hosted in Leicester this year on 17th and 18th April. It will include high level speakers on the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Strategically Important and Vulnerable Subjects (SIVS) and employability of graduate engineers.

Prof Rodrigo Quian Quiroga explores art on Channel 4 — by nja — posted on Jan 26, 2012 05:23 PM — 0 comment(s)

Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga was on television last weekend in episode 3 of What Makes a Masterpiece?, a series in which Channel 4 News Culture Editor Matthew Caine explores the science behind artistic appreciation and enjoyment.

World Leading Centre of Excellence in Vibrometry — by nja — posted on Nov 01, 2011 04:30 PM — 0 comment(s)

The University of Leicester has been allocated £1.07 million towards a £5.6 million hi-tech project supporting and impacting advanced engineering and manufacturing automotive, aerospace and space industry sectors. The Academic Lead is Professor Sarah Hainsworth, of the Department of Engineering.

Engineering Building to get a facelift — by nja — posted on Nov 01, 2011 04:29 PM — 0 comment(s)

The University is embarking on a vital project to preserve the glass roof of the Stirling-Gowan engineering building, which is nearing the end of its natural life after fifty years of service. The internationally renowned Grade II* listed structure was built in the early 1960s, and remains a famous architectural icon to this day.

Formula Student project featured in LE1 — by nja — posted on Oct 19, 2011 09:47 AM — 0 comment(s)

Imagine building a racing car and racing it at Silverstone the week after the Grand Prix! What is an unobtainable dream for most of us could be a reality for Engineering students at the University of Leicester.

Professor Helen Atkinson Honoured with Lee Hsun Award — by tc106 — posted on Oct 14, 2011 08:40 AM — 0 comment(s)

Professor Helen Atkinson was recently honored by the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) in Shenyang, China with the Lee Hsun Lecture Award.

Research project involving Dr Aldo Rona shortlisted for national award. — by nja — posted on Sep 13, 2011 01:50 PM — 0 comment(s)

A research project involving members of staff from the Department of Engineering and the Careers Service in SSDS has been shortlisted for the AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) Research Award.

Professor Helen Atkinson has been elected to serve on the Council of the Royal Academy of Engineering. — by tc106 — posted on Jul 15, 2011 11:41 AM — 0 comment(s)

Second Year Design Competition 2011 — by tc106 — posted on Jul 06, 2011 01:05 PM — 0 comment(s)

PhD Student from Engineering wins College of Science and Engineering prize — by tc106 — posted on Jun 17, 2011 12:55 PM — 0 comment(s)

Gary Nolan. Engineering PhD student, won two prizes at the Festival of Postgraduate Research.

Engineering student wins Royal Academy of Engineering Award — by nja — posted on Jun 14, 2011 03:17 PM — 0 comment(s)

Congratulations to Felicity Harer (First Year Mechanical Engineering) who has won the 14-18 age group of the Bosch Technology Horizons Award.

Cardiovascular Innovation Awards 2011 — by tc106 — posted on Jun 08, 2011 02:41 PM — 0 comment(s)

Engineering Open House — by nja — posted on Jun 03, 2011 07:49 AM — 0 comment(s)

The Department of Engineering will be running several events during Homecoming 2011, on Saturday the 2nd of July.

How materials research will drive the "Innovation Age" — by nja — posted on May 26, 2011 10:34 AM — 0 comment(s)

The London Press Centre has an interesting article on the Department of Engineering's Materials Technology Integration Centre.

Professor John Fothergill Elected to Fellowship of the Institute of Physics — by nja — posted on May 20, 2011 11:05 AM — 0 comment(s)

Professor John Fothergill, Head of the Department of Engineering, has been elected to Fellowship of the Institute of Physics in recognition of his personal contribution to the advancement of physics as a discipline and a profession.

Engineering Professors' Council Newsletter — by nja — posted on May 20, 2011 10:37 AM — 0 comment(s)

Prof Helen Atkinson's first newsletter as President of the EPC.

University of Leicester engineer to become president of national body — by tc106 — posted on Apr 19, 2011 10:40 AM — 0 comment(s)

Professor Helen Atkinson is first woman ever to become President of the Engineering Professors’ Council

Leicester Aerospace Engineering goes supersonic — by tc106 — posted on Apr 08, 2011 12:45 PM — 0 comment(s)

The Department of Engineering, University of Leicester, has re-instated a closed-loop supersonic wind tunnel at its gas dynamics laboratory.

2011 Annual Industry Lecture — by nja — posted on Mar 30, 2011 03:25 PM — 0 comment(s)

On the 24th of March, Hugo Spowers gave the Department of Engineering's Annual Industry Lecture, on 'Hydrogen cars and systems design; why big steps are often quicker and cheaper than little steps.'

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