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Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
Addressing the world's most pressing challenges with science and technology.
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@theul.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 9:07 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

Welcome to Michaelmas Term at Cambridge University Library!

New to the University Library, or just need a refresher? Sign up for one of our guided tours: https://loom.ly/HK0wSBI

πŸ“· Autumn view of the UL by Rebecca Morris

High-angle autumn view of the Cambridge University Library's brick tower and tiled roofs rising above green and golden treelines under a soft sky.
@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 28, 2026, 2:06 PMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

Why #soil is so much more than "just dirt" πŸ‘‡

By studying its structure, chemistry & biological network of microbes & fungi, our researchers aim to inspire new #technologies in bio-inspired computing, precision #agriculture & #environmental sensing πŸ”

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/unpacki...

@ucamenterprise.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 2:09 PMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

Dr Danny Murguia and Dr Ashan Asmone from the Cambridge Laing O'Rourke Centre have published today the Cambridge Framework for Construction Productivity and a software tool, Camentis, designed to improve efficiency in the construction sector.

More πŸ‘‡
www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk/building-a-m...

@eng.cam.ac.ukOct 5, 2026, 2:21 PM

Alumnus Dr Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano has won the 2026 King’s College #Entrepreneurship Prize with Polytecks, a start-up with origins in our Department

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/alumnus...

Polytecks has potential applications in #neurology, #neuroprosthetics, gut #health, foetal #diagnostics, & more

@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 22, 2026, 10:14 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

How a #diabetes diagnosis sparked a mission to reduce #plastic waste in diabetes care – meet #PhDstudent Chris Toavs

♻️ πŸ‘‰ www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/how-dia...

Chris is researching ways to tackle single-use plastic waste in diabetes care technology and supplies, without compromising patient health

@commsearth.nature.comOct 5, 2026, 8:20 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

✈️ Aircraft emissions can degrade air quality and result in excess deaths due to particulate matter and ozone πŸ§ͺ

@eng.cam.ac.uk

πŸ‘‰Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

@cam.ac.ukOct 1, 2026, 2:16 PMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

"Cambridge does change... it hasn’t survived for 817 years by staying the same."

Today, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice marked the beginning of the new academic year by giving her annual address to the University in the Senate House.

Watch the full address πŸ‘‡
https://bit.ly/47sUazc

@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 28, 2026, 2:06 PM

πŸ“½οΈ Watch the video: youtu.be/S3YrhdojCRs

#PrecisionAgriculture

@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 28, 2026, 2:06 PM

Why #soil is so much more than "just dirt" πŸ‘‡

By studying its structure, chemistry & biological network of microbes & fungi, our researchers aim to inspire new #technologies in bio-inspired computing, precision #agriculture & #environmental sensing πŸ”

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/unpacki...

@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 22, 2026, 10:14 AM

#PhDstudent Chris Toavs has turned her own personal experience living with type 1 #diabetes into motivation for advocating for others and tackling single-use #plastic waste in diabetes care

♻️ πŸ‘‰ www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/how-dia...

cc. @christscollegecam.bsky.social

#CircularEconomy #PlasticWaste

A head and shoulders shot of Chris Toavs is seen next to text introducing the topic of her PhD in Sustainable Engineering. The text outlines how she is researching the circular economy to mitigate the environmental impact of single-use plastic in diabetes care technology and supplies. The Department of Engineering logo is also visible.An image of two to three months' worth of diabetes-related plastic waste is visible alongside text which includes a quote from Chris Toavs. The Department of Engineering logo is also visible.
@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 22, 2026, 10:14 AM

How a #diabetes diagnosis sparked a mission to reduce #plastic waste in diabetes care – meet #PhDstudent Chris Toavs

♻️ πŸ‘‰ www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/how-dia...

Chris is researching ways to tackle single-use plastic waste in diabetes care technology and supplies, without compromising patient health

@cam.ac.ukSep 12, 2026, 7:05 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

Cambridge has risen to 2nd place in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 πŸŽ‰

We’re proud to rank in the top 3 nationally in 22 subject areas.

Three people in academic robes joyfully jumping in front of Senate House, University of Cambridge. Each holds a bouquet of flowers. Text highlights Cambridge's rise to 2nd place in the Guardian University Guide 2027, with 22 subjects now ranking in the top 3 nationally.
@cam.ac.ukSep 18, 2026, 8:33 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

Bioengineering & biomedical engineering Biological sciences Chemistry Civil engineering Electrical & electronic engineering General engineering Geology Italian Land & property management Law Linguistics Materials technology Music Natural sciences Russian & eastern European languages Sociology

@cam.ac.ukSep 18, 2026, 8:33 AMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

We’re proud to have ranked top for 16 subject areas in @thetimes.com and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 – more than any other UK university πŸŽ‰

See all of our top-ranked subjects below πŸ‘‡

A group of graduates in academic gowns pose in front of Senate House, University of Cambridge. A text overlay above reads: "Cambridge ranks 1st in 16 subjects in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027".
@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 14, 2026, 8:40 AM

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.
www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/operati...

@cam.ac.ukSep 7, 2026, 3:00 PMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

The rain has finally landed, but how has the drought affected Cambridge? β˜”οΈβ˜€οΈ

@eng.cam.ac.ukSep 7, 2026, 3:31 PM

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

βš‘πŸ”‹πŸ‘‰ www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/physica...

cc. @ucamenterprise.bsky.social

#EV #BatteryTech #LithiumIon

@camphilsoc.bsky.socialSep 2, 2026, 12:14 PMReposted by @eng.cam.ac.uk

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

BOOK NOW: www.cambridgephilosophicalsociety.org/events/event...

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