Faculty of Engineering

Lighter, stronger, faster, better: composite materials and their future uses

13 November 2017

Composite materials are generally described as being made up of a combination of two or more materials. Through clever engineering, materials can work better together than individually because the way they combine produces a composite material with different characteristics. Members of the public will have the opportunity to find out just how useful composites are and how they could be used in the future at a free talk this week [Wednesday 15 November].

Bristol University to play pivotal role in protecting the country from cyber attack

3 April 2017

The University of Bristol has once again been recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the EPSRC as an Academic Centre for Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR).

Ultrasonic sensor company Inductosense raises £1.1m investment

4 September 2017

Inductosense, a University of Bristol spin-out which is developing novel ultrasonic sensors for monitoring corrosion, cracks or defects in structures has secured a funding round of £1.1million investment from a consortium of investors.

New satellite lab and ground station to boost space exploration in Bristol

10 November 2017

Space exploration in Bristol is to be boosted thanks to the opening of a new satellite laboratory and ground station at the University of Bristol today [10 Nov]. The fully automated ground station, equipped with the latest tracking technology, will allow students and researchers to speak with astronauts in NASA’s International Space Station, download data from current satellites in orbit, and communicate with future University of Bristol-built satellites.

Image analysis addresses harmful algal blooms

3 April 2017

Harmful algal blooms are the rapid and uncontrolled growth of algae in either freshwater or marine environments and can cause significant harm to human health, animals, the environment and economies. A team of researchers from the Bristol Vision Institute (BVI) at the University of Bristol has been awarded a major grant by the British Council to produce monitoring and early warning systems for harmful algal blooms (HABs), also known as red tides.

University spin-out Ultrahaptics announces £10.1 million funding

2 November 2015

A leading developer of technology that uses ultrasound to create tactile sensations in mid-air has been awarded £10.1 million to grow its business globally.

Martin bounces back to set space hopper world record

2 November 2015

A Bristol stroke survivor has bounced back to fitness and set a new world record for travelling almost ten miles - on a space hopper. Dr Martin Mienczakowski, a Research Associate at the University of Bristol, doubled the previous record for the furthest distance travelled on the rubber ball in 24 hours and has raised funds for the Stroke Association.

Bristol engineering graduate named Best in Britain

2 March 2016

Aircraft engineer and Bristol graduate Emma England is flying the flag for women after being named the Best of British Engineering at the Semta Skills Awards last month.

Scientists discover how to ‘switch off’ autoimmune diseases

3 September 2014

Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis by revealing how to stop cells attacking healthy body tissue.

EU Marie Curie ITN project to train researchers in integrated water quality modelling

4 July 2014

A collaborative European Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) project that includes researchers from the University of Bristol aims to train high calibre PhD and postdoctoral researchers with a comprehensive understanding of water quality processes, uncertainty issues and decision making strategies for integrated water catchment management.