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Read more at: The mathematical joy of watching paint dry: Clare Rees-Zimmerman awarded Lighthill-Thwaites Prize for paper modelling stratification in drying films
Clare Rees-Zimmerman

The mathematical joy of watching paint dry: Clare Rees-Zimmerman awarded Lighthill-Thwaites Prize for paper modelling stratification in drying films

17 April 2023

Former CEB PhD student was awarded the biennial prize by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications for work published during her PhD with our Colloidal Dispersions group.



Read more at: CEB engages young Brilliant Club scholars with the discipline
Elliot with Brilliant Club Scholars in Makerspace

CEB engages young Brilliant Club scholars with the discipline

3 April 2023

CEB has recently partnered with the Brilliant Club charity hosting 40 students on their Scholars Programme to give them a taste of the discipline and life as Cambridge University student.



Read more at: CO2 reduction: a step towards negative emissions technology?
Chemical production plant in Germany illuminated at night

CO2 reduction: a step towards negative emissions technology?

24 March 2023

Researchers make a significant step towards understanding the mechanism for electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide, a process that could convert greenhouse emissions into useful chemicals.


Read more at: Alumna Deborah Grubbe elected to the US National Academy of Engineering 
Deborah Grubbe

Alumna Deborah Grubbe elected to the US National Academy of Engineering 

16 March 2023

Chemical Engineering alumna Deborah Grubbe was recently elected to the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for her contributions and leadership to improve engineering safety practices in the chemical process industries.


Read more at: Alumnus Chris McDonald been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Alumnis Chris McDonald in the plant

Alumnus Chris McDonald been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

13 March 2023

Chemical Engineering graduate Chris McDonald, Chief Executive of the Materials Processing Institute, has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the profession.



Read more at: Arkwright Engineering Scholars return for a 'Connect Day'
Arkwright Scholars on department tour

Arkwright Engineering Scholars return for a 'Connect Day'

21 February 2023

On 15 February we hosted a ‘Connect Day’ with 58 Arkwright Scholars supported by the Smallpeice Trust to help them find out more about chemical engineering and biotechnology.