NMITE (the New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) has announced that it has reconfigured of its pioneering Timber Technology Engineering Design (TED) courses into specialised, concise programmes tailored for professionals within the UK’s built environment sector. An evolution of the original 12-week part-time courses (TED1 and TED2), the initiative reflects … [Read more...] about NMITE launches updated timber short courses
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Student engineering team first to build and run a hydrogen-powered engine
A team of engineering students at the University of Bath have achieved a world first by becoming the first undergraduates to build and successfully run a hydrogen-fuelled engine. Members of the Bath Hydrogen team, who are aiming to set a land speed record, switched on their prototype engine in March, when it ran at the first attempt. The achievement makes them the world’s … [Read more...] about Student engineering team first to build and run a hydrogen-powered engine
Loctite makes its latest e-learning module available to engineering students
Adhesive-technologies expert Loctite has launched the latest module on its free Xplore e-learning platform, entitled Fundamentals of Bonding. As well as industry professionals, Loctite is making the module and platform available to students through partnerships with several prominent universities. According to the company, the new module is empowering the next generation of … [Read more...] about Loctite makes its latest e-learning module available to engineering students
Sustainable superyacht degree arrives at Solent University
Solent University, Southampton, has unveiled a new MSc course on sustainable marine craft and superyacht design for the 2024–25 academic year, The course is the first of its kind in the UK. Accepting applications now for a September 2024 start, the new course – which will be taught by leading experts in the world of superyacht design – incorporates a range of environmental … [Read more...] about Sustainable superyacht degree arrives at Solent University
Hackathon students tackle climate change
A team of students from the Royal College of Art, University of the Arts London and Brunel, Manchester and Birmingham universities has won the latest hackathon organised by the Materials and Design Exchange (MaDE). Student teams drawn from UK design, materials and engineering university courses were challenged to create an innovative ‘blueprint’ for the house of the future, … [Read more...] about Hackathon students tackle climate change