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City

Energy Efficient Cities initiative

01 Aug 2009

A multidisciplinary initiative is focusing on the complex energy requirements of cities and how they can be reshaped.

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What is knowledge transfer?

27 May 2009

Knowledge transfer (KT) is a term used to encompass a very broad range of activities to support mutually beneficial collaborations between...

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blue light-emitting diode

Harnessing materials for energy

27 May 2009

Cambridge has received £1.4 million funding to progress innovative energy solutions.

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swirl-vanes

Design optimisation by evolution

01 May 2009

By adopting the principles of natural selection, engineers are using survival of the fittest to breed better design solutions.

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University of Cambridge and Infosys sign MoU for collaborative research ventures

29 Jan 2009

The University of Cambridge and Infosys Technologies Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pave the way for collaborative research...

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collagen

Collagen mechanics: learning from nature

01 Sep 2008

Because of their unique structure, biological tissues exhibit physical and mechanical properties that are unlike anything in the world of engineering...

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Fire

Lean machines: environmentally friendly engines

01 Sep 2008

An industrial-grade aerospace gas turbine combustion simulator – the first of its kind in the UK and one of only a dozen worldwide – is ready for ‘...

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Violin

Virtual violins

01 Sep 2008

Why does one violin sound different to another? Investigating this question has brought together researchers from music, engineering, experimental...

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CAPE

Enhancing CAPE-abilities in photonics and electronics

01 Sep 2008

A unique model of industrial-academic partnership is demonstrating how UK R&D can stay ahead of the game in a rapidly moving electronics market...

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Medical Imaging

Expanding horizons for medical imaging

01 Sep 2008

Medical imaging in Cambridge is pushing the boundaries in diagnosis and therapy as well as helping scientists within their own disciplines.

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airplane

Planes ready for take-off in fraction of the time

06 Jun 2008

A new project which could help slash airport delays by reducing snarl-ups in the chain of operations that prepare an aircraft for its next flight is...

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Morph design

Morph: reshaping phones of the future

01 May 2008

A joint nanotechnology partnership between the University of Cambridge and Nokia has unveiled its concept for the future of mobile phones.

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