EngineeringUK has run an analysis of the data related to the engineering and technology sector of the new full-year (2022–23) apprenticeships data for England, which were recently released by the Department for Education. Engineering-related apprenticeship starts have decreased by 2.4 per cent since 2021–22; however, this decrease is smaller than was seen across all subject … [Read more...] about EngineeringUK responds to Department for Education apprenticeships data
Graduate’s solution to waste and inequality on display at COP28
A Bournemouth University product design graduate is displaying her final-year project at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Angela Piazza’s project is among 100 selected for the Prototypes for Humanity exhibition from some 3,000 applications from more than 700 universities in more than 100 countries. An initiative by the Art Dubai Group, Prototypes for Humanity gathers … [Read more...] about Graduate’s solution to waste and inequality on display at COP28
PhysicsX raises funds to develop engineering AIs
London-based start-up PhysicsX has raised US$32million in funding for development of its generative AIs, which the company says will enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries such as automotive, aerospace, renewables and materials production. PhysicsX says that the AIs it’s building will dramatically accelerate accurate physics simulation, enable generative … [Read more...] about PhysicsX raises funds to develop engineering AIs
3D-printing breakthrough promises personalised prosthetic devices anywhere in the world
Lower-limb prosthetic sockets could soon be printed in remote locations and even in users’ homes, thanks to a groundbreaking process developed by manufacturing experts at Loughborough University. Simin Li, a senior lecturer in mechanics of biomaterials in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, has pioneered a fully digital design-to-manufacturing … [Read more...] about 3D-printing breakthrough promises personalised prosthetic devices anywhere in the world
Young engineering star lands gold at national awards
A school pupil whose engineering talents were discovered at the University in Sunderland has gone on to win a top prize at a prestigious national awards ceremony in London for her children’s hospital invention. Francesca Mobberley of Dame Allan’s Junior School in Newcastle first wowed a panel of engineering experts in 2022 with her Unicorn Health Bot (Unibot), which is … [Read more...] about Young engineering star lands gold at national awards