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Student projects, placements, research and study experiences in the Faculty of Engineering & Design. Sometimes featuring a graduate guest spot.
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A successful summer for new UK record holders, Green Bath Racing
Author: Andy Green, Manufacturing Engineer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Green Bath Racing attended the Shell International Eco-marathon in May, where they achieved 8th overall in the Battery Electric prototype category, and best UK team. The vehicle achieve a...
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Perseverance and grit make anything possible
Author: Filip Vava-Atanackovic, MSc Automotive Technology Beep beep! At the tender age of 5, I drove a go-kart for the first time. By the age of 11, I was competing in Spanish and Portuguese national karting championships. When I turned...
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'I'm living proof it's possible to have a great career in chemical engineering'
David Glass graduated with a BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering from Bath in 1985. He tells us about what he's been up to for the last 39 years and some of his memories of his time as a student. Author: David...
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Membrane technology: from PhD to career in research & development
Author: Kah Peng Lee, alumnus of Chemical Engineering PhD In 2009, I started my journey with membrane technology in Bath. Since then, membrane technology has become part of my career. The start of my journey I had...
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Embracing nature’s magic: a snow day at the University of Bath
Author: Samreen Fatima, alumna of MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design Imagine waking up to a beautiful winter wonderland outside your accommodation window. The world has transformed overnight into a magnificent snowy landscape, there is an undeniable sense of joy and...
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The exciting world of engineering placements: your how-to guide 🚀
Author: Achala Sharma, third-year Beng(Hons) Chemical Engineering student As the first semester kicks off, there's a lot on your plate: maintaining a lively social life, acing your studies, and juggling numerous placement applications. It's quite the rollercoaster, so take a...
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Heidelberg chronicles: navigating visas, battling homesickness, and thriving in R&D
Author: Achala Sharma, third-year Beng(Hons) Chemical Engineering student Change is often touted as the only constant in life—a cliché that can induce eye-rolls when heard too often. Yet, when that change involves relocating cities, crossing international borders, and embarking on...
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PhD Pitch Competition in Chemical Engineering
Authors: Visesh Vignesh and Mehryar Jafri Throughout this past academic year 2022/23, the Department of Chemical Engineering has run a seminar series of weekly lectures both in-person and virtually, featuring renowned invited speakers, and complemented by concise flash presentations from...
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Improving a strain gauge placement tool at Rolls-Royce: an EIP experience
Author: Hamish Graham, third-year MEng Aerospace Engineering student All aerospace students at the university must complete a group project as their second semester in the third academic year; however, there is also an option to complete an external integrated project...
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Developing simulation tools at Rolls-Royce: an EIP experience
Author: Katy Feng, MEng Aerospace Engineering For my External Integrated Placement (EIP) at Rolls-Royce, I am developing simulation tools which allow the rapid design of gas turbine fan blades. The main task is the development of the front and back-end...
