In a bid to inspire young minds with the wonders of science and engineering, the Engineering Department Outreach Team visited Framwellgate Moore Primary School. Gary Parker, Stefan Szyniszewski, Ciara Keating, and Roy Simorangkir were the engineering ambassadors who engaged with three classes at the year 5 and 6 levels.

Our Department of Engineering is one of the top ranked in the UK and at the forefront of global technological advancement.

We are pleased to announce three exciting career opportunities within the Engineering Department. These positions represent a unique chance to join our dynamic academic community and contribute to the growth and excellence of our department.

We are very excited to share that our Solar Car Team has done very well in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and finished in 11th position in the Challenge Class of the competition.

The Royal Society Rosalind Franklin Award and Lecture 2023 given by Professor Karen Johnson titled "A nation that rebuilds its soils rebuilds itself: the role of women" is available online.

The department is delighted to announce that our Research Postgraduate Dax Blackhorse-Hull has won the Best Poster Competition at the Manchester Energy and Electrical Power Systems Symposium 2023 (MEEPS 2023).

Durham University recently hosted 'Celebrate Science', tailored for young minds during the much-awaited half-term break.

The Department of Engineering is proud to announce that Professor Charles Augarde and Professor Will Coombs have been honoured with the Geotechnical Research Medal 2023 at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Awards in London.

Durham University Solar Car Team has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first British solar car team to complete the challenging Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in under six days.

An outreach team comprising technician Mr Gary Parker and assistant professor Dr Stefan Szyniszewski from Durham University's Department of Engineering recently made an impactful visit to Peases West Primary School in Billy Row, Crook. The team engaged year 4 students in a series of educational demonstrations aimed at fostering interest in engineering.

We’ve been chosen to lead a new £21.3m national research partnership focussed on decarbonising the UK maritime sector.

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Karen Johnson from our Department of Engineering has been awarded the Royal Society’s Rosalind Franklin Award. The award recognises Karen’s achievements in environmental engineering and her commitment to engaging women in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).