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Students from Project SunRide stood with a representative from their sponsor - Labman Automation
Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of ºù«Ӱҵ in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
Frank with student Stenee showing off the plating aids

Blind ºù«Ӱҵ 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 led by a Mechanical Engineering student.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ.
Exterior shot of red brick building against blue sky
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

ºù«Ӱҵ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
Students from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have successfully tested their 3D printed liquid rocket engine - the most powerful student-built engine of its type

3D printed student rocket engine breaks record

A liquid rocket engine - similar to the kind used by pioneering space companies such as SpaceX - has been built using 3D printing by students at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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Aerospace at ºù«Ӱҵ ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2023

Aerospace at ºù«Ӱҵ has been ranked among the best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, published at the weekend (Saturday 24th September 2022).