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WorldSkills Industrial Electronics

WorldSkills UK Industrial Electronics Competition – National Qualifiers held at ΢ÃÜȦ

The event was held here at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ on 18 June 2025, with 14 students from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering competing across the day.
Frank with student Stenee showing off the plating aids

Blind ΢ÃÜȦ chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of ΢ÃÜȦ students.
A close up of a CPU being placed on a circuit board

University of ΢ÃÜȦ to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of ΢ÃÜȦ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.
Butterfly by led lights

New University of ΢ÃÜȦ spin-out company developing game-changing micro-LED technology

A new spin-out company from the University of ΢ÃÜȦ that is developing the next generation of micro-LED technology has officially launched this week (4 February 2020). The company is harnessing research from our Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering - a world leader in semiconductor materials and devices.
Dr Claire Corkhill - Reader in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

University of ΢ÃÜȦ engineers chosen to advise government on nuclear waste management

Professor Neil Hyatt and Dr Claire Corkhill are set to support the development of policy and strategy for the safe long-term management of the UK radioactive waste inventory
Graphic image of a semiconductor

University of ΢ÃÜȦ launches Quantum centre to develop the technologies of tomorrow

University of ΢ÃÜȦ launches new research centre to revolutionise computing, communication, sensing and imaging technologies
Individual bacteria on a Nylon-12 surface

΢ÃÜȦ scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have manufactured antibacterial 3D printed parts which could help stop the spread of infections in hospitals and care homes
Engineering students

Engineering students scoop top international award

An interdisciplinary eight member student team from the Faculty of Engineering successfully showcased their project OPENLUX at the annual 2019 iGEM - winning gold for 'Best Project in Track'.