News and Events Back to 'Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering' University and Industry collaborate to demonstrate at COP26 how hydrogen technology can decarbonise the railways DescriptionEngineers at the University of Birmingham, with their industry partners Porterbrook, are demonstrating the potential of hydrogen to transform rail transport at the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow. Royal Visitor and the Prime Minister tour Hydroflex at CoP26 DescriptionHis Royal Highness Prince Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have visited Britain's first mainline-approved hydrogen train at the COP26 Climate Change Summit. University of Birmingham hydrogen technology showcased at COP26 United Nations Climate Change Summit DescriptionBritain's first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating in Glasgow to demonstrate its role in driving the green industrial revolution at the COP26 Climate Change Summit. First UK fibre link network for precision timing to be established in UK by Hub researchers DescriptionA ground-breaking new project spearheaded by QT Hub researchers at the University of Birmingham and the National Physical Laboratory will see a fibre optic cable installed underneath the University's campus New hardship grants for engineering students funded by Birmingham graduate, Emeritus Professor Barry P Hughes DescriptionWe are delighted to announce a new bursary to support students in the School of Engineering who are experiencing financial difficulty thanks to the generosity of Emeritus Professor Barry P Hughes. UBRobotics relaunch DescriptionUBRobotics have relaunched with some fantastic new plans for 2021-22. The committee tell us more and with workshops for beginners, speaker events, trips and competitions, UBRobotics really have something for everyone! Electrical Engineering graduate named Birmingham Alumni's Volunteer of the Month DescriptionWe are delighted to announce that the University's Development and Alumni Relations Office has named Henda Grion as Volunteer of the Month for August 2021 in recognition of all she does for the School of Engineering. We're back with a bang! DescriptionThe Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Society are ready to welcome you back with a bang! With a whole host of social, technical and professional events, the new EESE committee have something for everyone. National Student Survey (NSS) 2021 DescriptionOur Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering undergraduate programmes rank highly in the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS). Global approach is needed on battery regulation DescriptionNew European Union regulations on batteries could offer a huge boost to the global decarbonisation mission – but only if it leverages its political and economic weight to ensure a fairer global marketplace. A busy year for WISE! DescriptionAnother busy year for WISE, with a plethora of online events and virtual outreach. Sarah Lloyd tells us more about semester two with WISE and some of the 23 events they have been involved in this year! An industrious year for RailSoc DescriptionWith a record number of industrial talks from RailSoc this year, they have continued to thrive during the pandemic! Their Chair, Richard Pengelly, tells us more about RailSoc's busy semester. Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education welcomes new Professor in Rail Strategy DescriptionThe School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Plummer as its new Professor of Railway Strategy. Spring term with a virtual oSTEM DescriptionoSTEM has had a busy term including their annual STEM, LGBTQ & You conference, LGBTQ+ History Month, a photography competition and weekly virtual socials. Outgoing and incoming Chairs, Claire and Jackie tell us more. 'Best club in the world' DescriptionA triumphant year for Engineering RFC with even more wins under their belt as well as a new alliance to tackle their rivals, UBRFC. Samraj lets us in on what makes Engineering RFC the 'best club in the world'! Minister for Transport opens new rail research building at the University of Birmingham DescriptionAndrew Stephenson, Minister of State for Transport, has formally opened a new purpose-built centre at the University of Birmingham, designed to deliver specialist research in railway engineering. Latest episode of Port Postdoc podcast explores Climate Challenge research DescriptionThe second episode of the University of Birmingham-developed podcast focuses on the role of community and stakeholder engagement in climate challenge research. Hydrogen-fuelled train to be showcased at COP26 DescriptionExperts at the University of Birmingham have welcomed today's announcement by Network Rail that it will be showcasing the hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX train at the COP26 Climate Change Conference. Relaunch heralds bright new future for National College as part of University of Birmingham group DescriptionThe University of Birmingham is launching the new National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI) in a special collaboration between higher and further education. Heritage railway joins forces to build a locomotive for the future DescriptionThe Severn Valley Railway has teamed up with the University of Birmingham and local start-up company, Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions, to work on a ground-breaking scheme. Displaying 1 to 20 of 276 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … Next