Simon Lawes runner up in Young Person's Lecture Competition — by tc106 — posted on Apr 30, 2012 01:00 PM — 0 comment(s) —

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Simon lawes, Experimental Office, was runner up in the Young Person's Lecture Competition of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining held in London.

Simon Lawes wins regional heat of the Young Person's Lecture Competition — by tc106 — posted on Feb 27, 2012 04:05 PM — 0 comment(s) —

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Simon Lawes, Experimental Officer in the Department of Engineering, has won the East Midlands regional heat of the Young Person's Lecture Competition with the IoMMM.

Graduation January 2012 — by nja — posted on Feb 09, 2012 04:30 PM — 0 comment(s) —

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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 03:50 PM — 0 comment(s) —

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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 06:23 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 05:30 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 05:29 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 10:47 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 09:40 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 02:50 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.