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Contrail avoidance could drastically reduce the global climate impact of aviation, at minimal cost to passengers and companies, Operation Blue Skies is a big step forward in this process.
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Operation Blue Skies takes off: landmark trial to test AI-driven contrail avoidance
Backed by the UK Government, 'Operation Blue Skies' brings together partners, including the University of Cambridge, to evaluate AI-driven flight path adjustments across North Atlantic airspace. Opera...
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September 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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The rain has finally landed, but how has the drought affected Cambridge? ☔️☀️
September 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new #research led by
@cam.ac.uk

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Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact
Researchers led by the University of Cambridge studied the role of physical pressure on the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries and found that keeping batteries under constant pressure could double thei...
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September 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Professor Malcolm Smith FREng FRS will give the first lecture in our new public lecture programme. @eng.cam.ac.uk

Under control? The hidden technology of automatic control past and future.

Monday 12 October 2026, 17:30 – 18:30

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September 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Alumna Amy Shang set out to cut transport emissions and is now the CEO of the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. She is working to accelerate the world’s transition to EVs for a more sustainable, less polluted world.
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Alumni Stories: Meet Amy Shang CEO of the world’s largest EV charger manufacturer
Who: Dr Amy Shang, CEO at ZD Energy What: PhD from the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)’s Centre for International Manufacturing (CIM) focused on the emerging EV industry, 2010/14 Why: To accelerate ...
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August 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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🔈 Up to £10,000 available to support practical, educator-led projects exploring AI in education at @cam.ac.uk

If you have an idea for using #AI to enhance teaching and learning, make sure to find out more and apply before applications closes on 24 September!

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August 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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A recently published interdisciplinary roadmap for #neurotechnology asks: what is preventing today's lab demos from becoming tomorrow's routine clinical & real-world #neurotechnologies?

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Has the next neurotechnology revolution started? Cambridge-led roadmap sets course for the future of neurotechnology
Now imagine a student using a wearable neural interface that detects lapses in attention and dynamically adjusts the learning environment in real time to maintain focus and optimise performance. New f...
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August 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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🏆 Congratulations to Girton Fellow Dr Sam Grimshaw and his collaborators on receiving the ASME Turbo Expo Best Paper Award.

The award-winning research was a collaboration between @cam.ac.uk's Whittle Laboratory, the Gas Turbine Lab @mit.edu, and the MHI Research & Innovation Centre in Japan.
July 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Has Cambridge 'cracked' ultra-high-res displays? New process transfers 600 × 900 nm quantum-dot micro-dots. 👉 elec.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/new-cam... #QuantumDots #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #DisplayTechnology #ARVR
August 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Cambridge #research into practical approaches for designing better built environments that respond to people’s diverse needs – also known as inclusive #neurodesign – has won an international journal’s Best Paper Award for 2026 👏

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#InclusiveDesign #neuroinclusive
Cambridge research recognised with Best Paper Award for advancing inclusive design practice
The paper titled Exploring Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the Built Environment: A Case Study, published in the journal Buildings (MDPI), won the award for demonstrating outstandin...
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August 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Introducing Phaseshift – a @cam.ac.uk spin-out leveraging pioneering #research in optic materials & their assembly (developing flat #optical devices known as #metasurfaces)

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Pictured are the Phaseshift team👇

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Spin-out developing hardware needed for quantum computing and the next wave of AI applications
That’s what Cambridge Enterprise Ventures' portfolio company Phaseshift has set out to change by leveraging pioneering research in optic materials and their assembly from the University of Cambridge. ...
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August 10, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Has the next neurotechnology revolution started? Discover Cambridge's roadmap for translating today's neurotechnology research into innovations with far-reaching benefits for healthcare and society. bit.ly/nt-roadmap #Neurotechnology #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation
August 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Lucy PhD student @eng.cam.ac.uk, Parfait Onema Lutundula was awarded this prize for one outstanding African scholar in Cambridge by University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Deborah Prentice, at the Cambridge-Africa Day.
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Lucy PhD student wins the 2026 Dr Amit Bhasin Prize
Engineering PhD student, Parfait Onema Lutundula was awarded this prize for one outstanding African scholar in Cambridge.
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August 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Cambridge #research into practical approaches for designing better built environments that respond to people’s diverse needs – also known as inclusive #neurodesign – has won an international journal’s Best Paper Award for 2026 👏

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#InclusiveDesign #neuroinclusive
Cambridge research recognised with Best Paper Award for advancing inclusive design practice
The paper titled Exploring Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the Built Environment: A Case Study, published in the journal Buildings (MDPI), won the award for demonstrating outstandin...
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August 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Congratulations to Gopal Madabhushi, Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Department’s Schofield Centre for Geotechnical & Construction Modelling, who recently delivered the Schofield Lecture at the 2026 International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics held at ETH Zurich.
July 29, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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NEW REPORT 🚨📚

What does the public want from #AI in local government?

Our new report draws on public dialogue with Cambridgeshire residents.

The conversation is changing. The question is no longer whether to use AI, but where it can make a real difference.

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July 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Alumnus Andrew Wang (right) was first introduced to #AI for the public good during his #Engineering degree

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Inspired, he co-founded start-up Blur Labs, developing open-source foundation models for image reconstruction, with applications including medical imaging
How AI is transforming imaging across medicine, science and industry – meet alumnus Andrew Wang
It was during his Master of Engineering (MEng) degree at Cambridge that Andrew got the opportunity to join the Project Odysseus research team, assisting in the development and deployment of an AI visi...
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July 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Cambridge University and Trinity College have launched a global hunt for a new Professor of Sustainability 🌍

The Hatton Professorship of Sustainability will be advertised this summer, with the successful candidate starting in the academic year 2026/27.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4weOeVh
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July 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Today, we welcomed His Majesty King Charles III for the formal opening of the New Whittle Laboratory.

The £58m facility will accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence, helping develop and deploy new technologies at record pace.

Read more about today's event: https://bit.ly/4yrt8EZ
This image shows a group of four individuals, including King Charles III, engaged in conversation in front of an aircraft engine display. The King is wearing a light suit with a patterned tie. Another is in a dark suit with a striped tie. The setting appears to be a technical or industrial environment. A group of people seen outdoors engaging in conversation. King Charles III, wearing a light-coloured suit, is shaking hands with Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice in a grey-checked outfit. They are surrounded by others in formal attire. There is greenery and a road in the background. A large aircraft engine is on display in a modern, industrial setting. King Charles III and Professor Rob Miller are walking and talking near the engine. The space includes metal structures and a spiral staircase in the background. Two individuals stand beside a plaque at the University of Cambridge's New Whittle Laboratory. King Charles III is unveiling the plaque, while Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice looks on. The plaque commemorates a visit to the laboratory.
July 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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The New Whittle Laboratory officially opens today, marking a major milestone in Cambridge’s mission to accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence.

The £58 million facility aims to transform how new technologies are developed and tested.

Discover more: https://bit.ly/4vH48Xz
July 20, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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On Monday (20 July), the Frank Whittle Summit – which also marks the official opening of the New Whittle Laboratory – will bring together government, business & #tech giants to kickstart #innovation missions & potentially add £30bn in economic value to the UK

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Landmark summit at Cambridge’s New Whittle Laboratory aims to reignite Britain’s industrial engine in aerospace, energy and defence
Business leaders, senior government, military officials, and top research institutions from across the UK will gather at the University of Cambridge’s New Whittle Laboratory for the Frank Whittle Summ...
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July 17, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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RisingWISE 2026/27 applications are now open!

Whether you are exploring industry, entrepreneurship, or remaining in academia, RisingWISE helps you take the next step.

IECambridge Director, Helen Alexander talks about the programme 👇

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Join the next cohort of RisingWISE
Our award-winning programme for women in STEMM run by the IE Cambridge team is now open for applications until the 4th of September.
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July 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Breakthrough gas sensing #tech developed from #research
@cambridge-ee.bsky.social receives recognition after being part of a stand that won a Gold Medal award at the #RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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Uni spin-out Sorex Sensors' tech is an ultra-sensitive ‘electronic nose’
Cambridge gas sensor technology wins recognition at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The technology, commercialised by Cambridge spin-out Sorex Sensors, underpins the company’s newly launched Sorex Sentry platform – an ultra-sensitive ‘electronic nose’ capable of detecting target gase...
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July 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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From the future of quantum computing to the earliest galaxies and a final look inside 'Cavendish 2' iconic 1974 buildings before demolition, the latest CavMag gives you all the news and stories from across the Cavendish community.
Read issue 35 : buff.ly/BNpMj4V
July 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Alumnus Andrew Wang (right) was first introduced to #AI for the public good during his #Engineering degree

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/how-ai-...

Inspired, he co-founded start-up Blur Labs, developing open-source foundation models for image reconstruction, with applications including medical imaging
How AI is transforming imaging across medicine, science and industry – meet alumnus Andrew Wang
It was during his Master of Engineering (MEng) degree at Cambridge that Andrew got the opportunity to join the Project Odysseus research team, assisting in the development and deployment of an AI visi...
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July 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM