A team of engineering students from the University of Surrey has achieved a triple success in competitions to design, build and launch rockets and satellites. The Peryton Space team succeeded in three national competitions run by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS). ‘I think we did so well because we’re dedicated, worked well as a team and … [Read more...] about University Surrey students win rocket and satellite engineering awards
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Engineering job applications tumble as firms struggle to source skills
The engineering industry has seen the biggest month-on-month decline in job applications of any sector, according to the latest data from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology. The firm’s data revealed that, while the number of new jobs rose marginally, up one per cent between July and August, the number of applications has fallen by a third. When … [Read more...] about Engineering job applications tumble as firms struggle to source skills
Loughborough-supported entrepreneur shortlisted for Midlands Women in Tech Awards
A Loughborough University product design graduate has been unveiled as a finalist for the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, which shine a light on and celebrate the accomplishments of pioneering women shaping the tech industry. Loughborough graduate Kate Allan (product design engineering MEng, 2019), founder of ExpHand Prosthetics, has been nominated for the Innovator Award, … [Read more...] about Loughborough-supported entrepreneur shortlisted for Midlands Women in Tech Awards
Ansys to provide simulation software for F1 in Schools
Pennsylvania-based engineering simulation and 3D design software company Ansys has entered into a partnership with the F1 in Schools organisation to provide computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation solutions for participating student teams representing 58 countries, enabling them to design, test and optimise their race cars. F1 in Schools engages students of all … [Read more...] about Ansys to provide simulation software for F1 in Schools
Strathclyde student team wins award in international marine competition
A team of students from the University of Strathclyde has won an award at an international challenge in the design and building of an autonomous marine craft, after overcoming challenges that meant that they were able to compete only in the competition’s final round. The StrathVoyager team took the Team Spirit Award at the Njord Marine Autonomy Challenge at NTNU in … [Read more...] about Strathclyde student team wins award in international marine competition