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Celebrate Science Festival Draws Record Attendance
The university's recent Celebrate Science event concluded with exceptional participation, attracting over 7,500 visitors across three days during the half-term school break. Science enthusiasts of all ages, from children to grandparents, engaged with a variety of interactive displays and scientific demonstrations.
Durham’s solar-powered car shines at European Challenge
Our Solar Car team has secured a top 10 finish at the prestigious 2024 iLumen European Solar Challenge.
Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges
We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Durham researchers awarded grant to help improve the resilience of roads in the Indian Himalayas affected by devastating monsoon rainfall
Our researchers have been awarded a British Council grant for a project aiming to improve the resilience of roads in the Himalayan region of India by integrating disaster preparedness into transportation engineering education.
Satellite-aided technologies research project secures UKRI interdisciplinary scheme funding
A project, led by Professor Hongjian Sun in our Department of Engineering, has secured funding from the first round of UK Research and Innovation’s new cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) scheme.
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
Opportunity in Engineering Department: Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
**Applications are invited for a Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Electrical or Electronic Engineering at the Department of Engineering**
New way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis could be game changer for patients
Doctors may soon have a new, high-tech way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis using special eye scans.
Empowering engineers with open conversations
This Sunday 23 June is the 11th International Women in Engineering Day, led by the Women’s Engineering Society UK.
To mark this important day, which has the theme ‘Enhanced by Engineering’, we discussed this year’s Durham University Empowering Engineers Symposium 2024 with Dr Beth Barnes, Assistant Professor.
Opportunity in Engineering Department: MOL Professor in Maritime Energy Systems
We are hiring: MOL Professor in Maritime Energy Systems!
Opportunity in Engineering Department: Operations Administrator
Join our vibrant community at the Department of Engineering as an Operations Administrator!
Opportunity in Engineering Department: Research Coordinator
**Join Our Team! Research Coordinator at Durham University Department of Engineering**
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