Engineering and design student insights
Student projects, placements, research and study experiences in the Faculty of Engineering & Design. Sometimes featuring a graduate guest spot.
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My Overseas research project in Montreal
Author: Theron Darlow - When the opportunity to carry out my 3rd year research in Montreal arose, I was not hesitant to seize it! It is rare that you are presented with an occasion that provides an endless supply of...
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A royal visit: Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle came to our University
Author: Sabine K., MSc Modern Building Design - When I think about the British Royal Family, the first thing that pops into my mind is the Queen, Prince William and Duchess Catherine. I remember watching their wedding celebration on TV a...
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What's it like studying civil engineering?
Author: Freya Kille - I was approached by UniFrog to help them create a video about what it is like to study civil engineering at university. The aim of this is to show people who are trying to decode a degree...
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4 tips on getting a job in the space industry
Author: Andrew Bacon, 2010 graduate and Space Systems Engineer at Thales Alenia Space - Most space engineers will tell you that ‘space is cool’ which is true and this mainly comes from the fact that most things you do in space...
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Sensors and Cameras - launching a High Altitude Balloon
Author: Jacob Smith - I am really pleased with my progress so far. I now have a working tracker system and in this post will describe the additional components I have added to my circuit, and the cameras I will...
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Celebrate the 'Year of Engineering' through placement
Author: Varun Shankar - I am on placement with Shell Global Solutions based in Canary Wharf, London. I have a Research and Development role under the Fuel Technology team. One may wonder, as I did initially, what an engineer to...
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2 Months in Montreal
Author: Henry Lee - When life presents an amazing opportunity, you should strongly consider taking it! I chose to do my research project in Montreal because of the city; it has been voted as the best city for students in...
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Why Become a Structural Engineer?
Author: Matt Church - Last summer, I volunteered to put myself into the limelight and assist the Institution of Structural Engineers by being filmed and interviewed to spread the word of structural engineering to pre-higher education students. When I was in...