University of Manchester - Archive (engineering)
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2024
17
June
2024
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14:27
Europe/London
Engineers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the secrets to designing a robot capable of jumping 200 metres in the air – higher than any other jumping robot designed to date.
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26
April
2024
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16:00
Europe/London
Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river’s water resources.
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15
March
2024
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11:59
Europe/London
The University of Manchester has launched a new podcast, which aims to amplify marginalised voices in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry.
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2023
13
December
2023
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10:00
Europe/London
The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power solutions.
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31
October
2023
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14:28
Europe/London
The University of Manchester has been awarded funding for a new UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Decision Making for Complex Systems.
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23
October
2023
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13:40
Europe/London
The drone, made from a cardboard-like material called foamboard, measures 6.4m (21 ft) corner to corner and weighs 24.5kg – 0.5kg less than the weight limit set by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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03
July
2023
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11:56
Europe/London
Researchers have identified a strategy that can offset the random and unpredictable nature of weather conditions that threaten carbon emission reduction efforts in the shipping sector.
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27
June
2023
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15:33
Europe/London
The Mayor of Greater 91Ö±²¥, Andy Burnham, inaugurated Graphene 2023, the 13th edition of the Graphene Conference series - the largest European event in Graphene and 2-dimensional materials at the University of Manchester.
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31
January
2023
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15:18
Europe/London
UK Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has seen first-hand how 91Ö±²¥â€™s pioneering work in graphene is set to deliver global impact thanks to an international partnership.
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26
January
2023
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14:01
Europe/London
Nationwide Engineering Research & Development (NERD) has signed a Tier 1 agreement with The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), extending the ecosystem of key industrial partners working collaboratively on …
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2022
15
December
2022
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10:16
Europe/London
An adventurous University of Manchester student and his brother will be taking part in a transcontinental car rally that raises money for some of the poorest children in Morocco.
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28
November
2022
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08:00
Europe/London
An ambitious partnership between The University of Manchester and Abu Dhabi-based Khalifa University of Science and Technology has been agreed, with the aim to deliver a funding boost to graphene innovation that will help tackle the planet’s …
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05
September
2022
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13:20
Europe/London
The University of Manchester’s partnership with National Grid is one of six exceptional industry-academic collaborations shortlisted by The Royal Academy of Engineering and WMG at the University of Warwick for the second annual Bhattacharyya Award. …
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23
June
2022
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11:51
Europe/London
Two University of Manchester engineers, Professors Caroline Jay and Aline Miller, have been honoured with inclusion in the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) for their stellar contributions and impact in engineering.
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20
April
2022
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15:26
Europe/London
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre’s ecosystem for industrial engagement continues to grow with three more Tier 2 partners being added to the roster in recent weeks, while existing partners have also committed to the facility by renewing …
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2021
22
December
2021
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09:31
Europe/London
Our world-leading science and engineering at The University of Manchester has been the cause of some exciting stories this year. Whether it’s space, materials, or the climate, our stories have been top news across the country and the world. …
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10
November
2021
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12:45
Europe/London
Graphene@91Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce three new Tier 2 partnerships, accompanied by affiliate and associate memberships, further demonstrating the breadth of scope in innovation at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The …
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13
October
2021
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11:19
Europe/London
91Ö±²¥’s Mayfield regeneration scheme made history on 12 October 2021, as the location of a pioneering piece of structural engineering, using a new, low-emissions concrete - developed by Nationwide Engineering and The University of …
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08
September
2021
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09:02
Europe/London
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester was the venue for the latest piece of pioneering work in using advanced materials to promote sustainability in the construction sector - an external laying …
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02
August
2021
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17:44
Europe/London
During July, we were pleased to host a number of visits to the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre from high-profile guests from the UK and abroad, showcasing our expertise in advanced materials science and commercialisation.
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22
July
2021
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11:08
Europe/London
A UK consortium has secured £22.6m funding for a 5-year innovation initiative, the first for the Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI), which will be based in Rochdale, Greater 91Ö±²¥.
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20
July
2021
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15:44
Europe/London
On Wednesday 28 July, a prestigious international event will put a spotlight on food waste - and reveal how graphene-based innovation can make a difference.
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19
July
2021
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11:54
Europe/London
Graphene@91Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce a range of new industrial partnerships, with three new Tier 2 agreements signed in July and more to follow in the coming weeks.
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12
July
2021
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15:07
Europe/London
The 2021 Eli and Britt Harari Awards for Graphene Enterprise has been won by Vivek Koncherry for his project entitled ‘Space Habitat Architecture’ – a concept around lightweighting for composite materials with application on earth …
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21
May
2021
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11:00
Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute (NGI) have published a study in Nature Communications showing how water friction and velocity can be selectively controlled through nano-scale channels using …
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04
May
2021
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14:23
Europe/London
The second edition of the Graphene Hackathon – held from 26-30 April and run by PhD students from The University of Manchester – delivered a wealth of creativity as teams battled it out to win prizes for the best business idea using …
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19
April
2021
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16:59
Europe/London
Gerdau, the giant Brazil-based steel-maker, has inaugurated a new company called Gerdau Graphene, which will develop and market products based on graphene application, and will increase its presence and capabilities in the Graphene Engineering …
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2020
03
June
2020
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11:46
Europe/London
As employers look to safely open up their workplaces after the COVID-19 lockdown an enterprising scientist from The University of Manchester has developed a new solution that could help workers monitor their analogue equipment from home.
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07
April
2020
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10:11
Europe/London
The University of Manchester is repurposing specialised equipment across its campus to help produce safety equipment for NHS workers battling COVID-19 in an attempt to help reduce the critical demand across the region.
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23
January
2020
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16:23
Europe/London
Advanced materials research at The University of Manchester has demonstrated a comprehensive picture of the evolution of damage in braided textile composites for the first time. This could lead the way to new design and implementation possibilities …
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