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ERnet: A Revolutionary Tool for Analysing Endoplasmic Reticulum

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a groundbreaking new software, ERnet, which allows for the in-depth study and analysis of the endoplasmic reticulum, a crucial cellular organelle.

In memory of Sir David Harrison CBE 1930-2023

2 April 2023

The Department is saddened by the death of Sir David Harrison on March 27th, 2023 at the age of 92. Our deepest sympathy goes to Lady Harrison and family. David was a great friend of the Department over a very long period. For 23 years he was a Lecturer in the Department, but left in 1979 to become vice-Chancellor at Keele...

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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.

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.

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.

Cambridge spin-out receives £2.2 million to help improve cancer treatments

Vector Bioscience has received a £2.2 million investment to help it take forward its drug delivery platform designed to make RNA cancer therapies more effective.

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.

Professor Alex Routh awarded IChemE Davidson Medal for 'outstanding mentorship'

21 February 2023

The medal is named in the memory of the late John Davidson, a former Head of Department, who was an inspirational role model and mentor to many young engineers at Cambridge.

Ljiljana Fruk in her office holding the Bionanotechnology textbook and standing next to a model of DNA

Bionanotechnology textbook receives 'Outstanding Academic Title' Award from the American Library Association

15 February 2023

The textbook by Dr Ljiljana Fruk and former postdoc Antonina Kerbs, is the first textbook on the growing field on bionanotechnology.

Sabine Bahn stood on the central staircase in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Enterprising Minds: Taking care of mental health through faster diagnosis and treatment

Sabine Bahn, practicing psychiatrist and Professor of Neurotechnology at CEB, shares her experience of starting two companies while still pursuing her research to develop better diagnoses for psychiatric disorders.

ERnet: A Revolutionary Tool for Analysing Endoplasmic Reticulum

In memory of Sir David Harrison CBE 1930-2023

CO2 reduction: a step towards negative emissions technology?

Alumna Deborah Grubbe elected to the US National Academy of Engineering

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

Cambridge spin-out receives £2.2 million to help improve cancer treatments

Arkwright Engineering Scholars return for a 'Connect Day'

Professor Alex Routh awarded IChemE Davidson Medal for 'outstanding mentorship'

Bionanotechnology textbook receives 'Outstanding Academic Title' Award from the American Library Association

Enterprising Minds: Taking care of mental health through faster diagnosis and treatment

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