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Read more at: ATSE conference, Australia
ATSE conference, Australia

ATSE conference, Australia

7 October 2013

Professor Peter Guthrie was a keynote speaker at the opening of the ATSE Conference in Sydney in late July when the issue of Nuclear Energy for Australia was debated. He then went on with two other international contributors to present at events held in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Whilst there he also addressed...

Read more at: 6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)
6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)

6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13)

30 September 2013

Over 160 participants from 24 countries gathered last week at Robinson College for the 6th International Conference in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD13). The conference was hosted and organised by the Department's Centre for Sustainable Development and was opened with addresses from both Professor...

Read more at: Centre awarded for energy savings
Centre awarded for energy savings

Centre awarded for energy savings

20 September 2013

The Centre for Sustainable Development has won the Department of Engineering’s CO2 grand prix two months in a row, by reducing electricity consumption by 33%. Interventions adopted by the centre include, turning off computers overnight, and new blinds to let more sunlight into the office. Full details are available at...

Read more at: New MPhil brochure available
New MPhil brochure available

New MPhil brochure available

4 September 2013

A new brochure about the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Dvelopment is now available. Click here for MPhil brochure

Read more at: ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College
ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College

ESD Annual Dinner 17th July 2013 Clare College

22 July 2013

The Annual MPhil dinner was held on 17th July in Clare College. The dinner in the Great Hall was preceeded by Reception drinks on the Scholar's Lawn. Photo credit: Andres Assar

Read more at: New Postdoc, Lan Hoang, joins Centre to work on Blue Green Cities project
New Postdoc, Lan Hoang, joins Centre to work on Blue Green Cities project

New Postdoc, Lan Hoang, joins Centre to work on Blue Green Cities project

18 July 2013

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Read more at: MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013
MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

MPhil Dissertation Conference 15 - 17 July 2013

8 July 2013

The MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development Dissertation Presentations will be held on 15 – 17 July 2013 in LT0, Engineering Department. Schedule attached Photo credit: Pankaj Arora

Read more at: Dr Dick Fenner wins Pilkington Prize 2013 for excellence in teaching

Dr Dick Fenner wins Pilkington Prize 2013 for excellence in teaching

24 June 2013

Thirteen inspirational academics have been honoured for the outstanding quality and approach to their teaching. The 20th annual Pilkington Prizes, which honour excellence in teaching across the collegiate University, were held at Murray Edwards College last night. The prizes are awarded annually to academic staff, with...

Read more at: CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.
CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

15 May 2013

CSD Staff win Highly Commended Award at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013.

Read more at: Congratulations Milan
Congratulations Milan

Congratulations Milan

9 April 2013

University Boat Race 2013: Congratulations to Milan Bruncvik (MPhil student) who become first Czech to row in race's 159-year history. See Telegraph article 28th March 2013 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/9959411/University-Boat-Race-2013-Milan-Bruncvik-ready-to-become-first-Czech-to-row-in-races-159-year-...

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New blog article by Dr Edoardo Borgomeo - Rethinking irrigation in a water-scarce world

27 March 2025

Dr Edoardo Borgomeo's recent blog article, Rethinking irrigation in a water-scarce world , discusses the complexities associated with maximising water use efficiency in agriculture. Written with Claudia Sadoff, this article is currently featured in Economist Impact.

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