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Dr Xinru Li shares his journey from Engineering PhD to Tech Entrepreneur. How he managed to bridge the gap between engineering and entrepreneurship to enable his research on innovative magnetic solutions to have real-world impact. He acknowledges the practical skills gained through his participation in the Judge Business School, EnterpriseTECH and EnterpriseTECHStar programmes but also reflects on the importance of his own personal development in the process. 

Thanks to a donation from AMD, we're expanding the number of PhD students we'll welcome this autumn at CASCADE, our Computer Architecture and Semiconductor Design Centre

The Centre for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed a groundbreaking additive manufacturing technique, laser-assisted cold spray (LACS).

UK AI company Wayve – co-founded by alumnus Alex Kendall in 2017 while studying for his PhD at Cambridge – has announced a partnership with Uber to develop and launch public road trials of fully autonomous vehicles in the UK.

Dr Tore Butlin, Associate Professor in Dynamics and Vibration, has been awarded one of the University’s Pilkington Prizes for excellence in teaching.

Researchers are warning that they have uncovered significant weaknesses in two tools widely used by creators to safeguard their art.

An interdisciplinary research team have won funding for a project examining how local authorities in England can effectively govern the integration of ethical and safety principles into the deployment of AI systems, which are increasingly being used to inform urban-scale decisions.

University of Cambridge researcher Dr Poppy Oldroyd is among the thirty-two early career researchers, tackling issues from improving food security to developing better medical implants, who have been announced as the 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows.

Muriel’s fearsome thagomiser Suboptical battled through a boiling Makerspace arena to devour Major Danger’s wheels and claim the crown in this year’s Beetleweight brawl – read how CAD wizardry, late‑night wiring marathons and even some rogue googly eyes shaped a night of sparks, sweat and spectacular engineering.

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US Scholar-Elect Abbie Schipper talks about her work to improve medical equipment and how she trained as an Emergency Medical Technician during Covid.

An innovative method for improving single photon collection – an essential step in advancing secure communications, high-precision imaging and quantum computing – has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States.

PhD student develops FLIMPA and FLIMngo to make biomedical imaging faster, smarter and more accessible

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The UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has launched a £57 million initiative to revolutionise robotic capabilities and deliver a step change in human productivity. Cambridge researchers will lead three projects developing new forms of tactile perception, control strategies and co-evolving robot designs.

Global food challenges and real-life robotics applications were the topics of discussion at this year’s Agri-Food Robotics Online Conference.

Two members of our Department are among those featured in the King's Birthday Honours 2025, which recognises the achievements and contributions of people across the UK.

Biotechnology professor Róisín Owens awarded ERC funding to develop bioelectronic devices that ‘listen in’ on the gut

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The School of Technology is seeking a Head of IT and Digital Transformation to drive essential cultural change within the School's IT community and provide strategic leadership. This pivotal role requires an individual who can cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders within the School, University Information Services (UIS), University IT Portfolio Owners and external partners.

As the Head of IT&DT, you will be tasked with defining vision and strategy for the School's IT services and ensuring their successful implementation in the context of a devolved operational environment. Collaborating closely with the leadership teams of the School and its constituent departments, the Technology IT Committee and UIS Directorate, you will develop and execute strategies to enhance our IT infrastructure and services. You will become the main interface between the School and UIS, advocating for the School's evolving needs and ensure that delivered solutions align with our expectations.

Furthermore, you will play a vital role in advancing the School's mission to foster a world-leading environment for multidisciplinary collaboration in teaching and research. This includes leveraging University-wide services, introducing School-level IT services where necessary, and supporting specialized IT functions within departments. The ability to influence and collaborate with departmental IT staff will be essential to support educational and administrative activities, as well as scientific research, with a keen understanding of the need for flexible technical support.

The University Information Services develops and provides infrastructure, systems and services across the University landscape. UIS will be a key partner for the School in supporting this post, delivering a comprehensive, robust and reliable platform of fundamental IT services, augmented by the expertise of our local School IT staff. This collaborative approach to service delivery is essential for fostering a cohesive IT environment across the School. By leveraging both centralized and localized resources, we aim to enhance the quality, strength, and resilience of our IT infrastructure while retaining the invaluable insights and specialized support offered by our local IT teams.

Interviews will take place on 21 July 2025.

In return we would offer you: - regular one-to-ones with your Line Manager to define and monitor objectives; - an annual review to ensure you are on track and create a personal development plan; - fortnightly team meetings/lunches, to foster your understanding of the work undertaken across the School Office; - access to various University training courses, as well as LinkedIn Learning, to support your personal and professional growth; - Provision of IT equipment to facilitate hybrid working arrangements tailored to the demands of the role; - a supportive, inclusive and engaging working environment within a small and friendly team.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Dr Shui Lam, Secretary of the School of Technology on shui@tech.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact ea@tech.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NN46252 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University’s debut exhibit at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which was built by the Department of Engineering’s Design and Technical Services team, has won a prestigious silver-gilt medal.

Congratulations to the three members of this Department who have been promoted as Professor - Emily Shuckburgh, Andreas Vlachos and Ian Wassell.

Professor Gábor Csányi has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences and the oldest science academy in continuous existence.