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Engineering Students Cycling into the Record Book for Charity

One of our 5th year Mechanical Engineering students, Euan Hunter, is currently attempting to break the world record for cycling solo through all 48 contiguous US States.
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IMP win the Engineering Challenge 2014 at Firbush

The annual Engineering Challenge took place this May at the University of Edinburgh Firbush Outdoor Centre by the south side of Loch Tay, Perthshire.
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Third Year Chemical Engineering Student Secures EPSRC Vacation Scholarship

Samir Diab, a third year Chemical Engineering student has secured an EPSRC Vacation Scholarship to conduct research in Dr. Lev Sarkisov's group.

The project will focus on molecular simulations of properties of ionic liquids inside high surface area activated carbons.
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Royal Academy of Engineering Wind Report Launched

Staff from the School of Engineering contributed to a key report published by The Royal Academy of Engineering into the future of wind energy in the UK.
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Molecular camera to examine live cells

A powerful camera is being developed that will enable scientists to examine living cells in unprecedented detail.

The fingernail-sized device, mounted within a microscope, will enable close-ups of the movement of molecules within cells.
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