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Top prize for lung cancer research

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:59

Danckwerts–Pergamon prize awarded to student developing urine test for early detection into lung cancer.

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Why AI can’t write risk assessments (and why humans still matter) 

Mon, 28/04/2025 - 12:07

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

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New study rethinks cost of renewables in green ammonia production

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 16:50

Researchers in the Catalysis and Process Integration Group have developed a new approach to designing cost-effective green ammonia systems using renewable energy.

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Researcher spotlight: Dr Collin Smith

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 11:50

Junior Research Fellow Dr Collin Smith discusses his deep commitment to sustainability into his work in chemical engineering. Focused on decarbonisation and the net zero challenge, he is dedicated to reshaping the industry for a greener future.

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The Cambridge Festival 2025

Thu, 03/04/2025 - 10:42

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) welcomed a record-breaking 917 visitors for this year’s Cambridge Festival, the highest-ever turnout for the department.

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H2O Visionaries take top prize at the Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 12:31

A team of Year 12 students from Sutton Grammar School has been crowned the winner of the Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025 for their project tackling contaminated fresh water sources.

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Teaching excellence rewarded at CEB

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 10:11

Dr Ewa Marek awarded Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching.

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New tool to accelerate Alzheimer's research and drug discovery

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 18:14

A new machine learning method is giving scientists a more accurate way to analyse neural activity, offering fresh insights into diseases like Alzheimer’s and speeding up drug discovery.

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Breaking the glass ceiling at CEB

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 16:54

Discover how Professor Dame Lynn Gladden – he department's first female chemical engineering professor – has led major advances in research, held prestigious leadership roles, and shaped science policy and sustainability. A fitting story for International Women’s Day.

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Davidson Inventors Challenge - The Final 2025

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 17:57

Details of the online final and e-awards announced by the department for Friday 28 March 2025 as teams prepare to submit their final projects.

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Our apprenticeship expert

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 16:21

For National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we shine a spotlight on Elliot Reed, CNC Technician in the Makerspace, as he embarks on his third apprenticeship in 12 years.

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World Cancer Day 2025: Science, Hope, Progress

Tue, 04/02/2025 - 09:19

How one CEB professor and her team are shaping the fight against cancer.

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Key advisory role

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 14:02

Professor Dame Lynn Gladden has been selected as one of eight new members of a council created to provide advice to the Prime Minister and government on key science and technology issues.

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