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Pollution solution with a pinch of clay

A new clay-based material developed at CEB could offer an affordable, low-waste way to tackle water pollution using only sunlight.

Full house at MABC25

The MABC25 conference drew a full house to the department last week, reflecting growing momentum in applying AI to chemical and biochemical engineering, with cutting-edge talks, international collaboration, and a strong industry presence. Organised for the first time by the iDMT Centre of Excellence, the event showcased...

Turning CO2 into value

Making captured carbon part of a cleaner chemical supply chain

Ed Ward looks resigned with controller in hand as Major Danger lifts his robot in the air.

Sizzling showdown at CEB Robot Club 2025

Muriel’s fearsome thagomiser Suboptical battled through a boiling Makerspace arena to devour Major Danger’s wheels and claim the crown in this year’s Beetleweight brawl – read how CAD wizardry, late‑night wiring marathons and even some rogue googly eyes shaped a night of sparks, sweat and spectacular engineering.

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Twin breakthroughs take the FLIMFLAM out of imaging

PhD student develops FLIMPA and FLIMngo to make biomedical imaging faster, smarter and more accessible

a 3d image of the human body and the structure of the body.

Breaking the code on gut health

Biotechnology professor Róisín Owens awarded ERC funding to develop bioelectronic devices that ‘listen in’ on the gut

Learning to react

New study from CEB researchers in Professor Alexei Lapkin's group uses AI to decode polymer-solvent interactions for materials discovery.

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Fiona Macleod returns to discuss safety and storytelling

Alum Fiona Macleod shares lessons from a career in high-risk industries, highlighting the power of communication and the role of engineers in preventing disaster.

LiFETIME project wins Clare Hall entrepreneurship prize

A student-led spinout rethinking lithium-ion battery testing has won the inaugural Clare Hall Entrepreneurship Prize, recognising its potential for low-cost, open-source diagnostics.

Nanodomains hold key to next-generation solar cells

Research published in Nature Nanotechnology from CEB's StranksLab reveals insights into the tiny structures that could take solar energy to the next level.

Pollution solution with a pinch of clay

Full house at MABC25

Turning CO2 into value

Sizzling showdown at CEB Robot Club 2025

Twin breakthroughs take the FLIMFLAM out of imaging

Breaking the code on gut health

Learning to react

Fiona Macleod returns to discuss safety and storytelling

LiFETIME project wins Clare Hall entrepreneurship prize

Nanodomains hold key to next-generation solar cells

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