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).

Simon Hogg commented on FT expressing concern on wind turbine models' rapid development.

We are very excited to announce the launch of a new solar car, called ‘DUSC2023’, from our pioneering Durham University Solar Car Team.

A project to improve wind turbine technology that involves researchers here at Durham has been shortlisted for a global sustainability award.

Project is led by Sheffield University with Durham and Hull Universities, Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted as partners.

11 civil engineers secure places on the 2023 Top 50 Women in Engineering list

This award is based on Amelia's work on sustainability measurement and NetZero manufacturing during her placement year at Rolls-Royce.

Researchers at the Durham Energy Institute have been awarded a £1.84m grant to lead a consortium of university and industry partners in developing virtual power plant technologies. The new funding is part of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) £13 million investment to fund 13 projects to help the UK meet its Net Zero targets.

Offshore wind farm industries are increasing adopting large size wind turbines which survive hurricanes.

Alex is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student. The award in AI and Robotics is also partnered by ocado Group.

Engineering Department celebrates International Women's Day 2023 at Coffee Bar

We are delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).