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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 12h

Engineering, from circuits to cells. Prof Eleanor Stride joins BBC World Service’s “The Engineers: Exploring the Human” to discuss how drug-loaded #microbubbles deliver targeted cancer and antimicrobial treatments.
#OxfordEngineering #BBCTheDocumentary

Watch it here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The Engineers - Exploring the Human

Engineering has moved inside the body to innovate like never before. With a large audience in London, Caroline Steel meets leading engineers in fields such as neuroscience and medication to discuss.

www.bbc.co.uk

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 16h

How do engineers see cracks inside a material - while it’s breaking? 👀

Oxford Prof Dong (Lilly) Liu uses 3D imaging to explore composite failure in real time.

Part of our #OxfordOpenDays Taster Lecture Series 🎓
📽️ Watch now: youtu.be/mGI0tHihHWs

#OxfordEngineering #MaterialsScience #STEM

University of Oxford Engineering Science - Open Days - Materials Engineering

YouTube video by Oxford Engineering

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 1d

Sideline science just levelled up. 🚨

Oxford x Gloucester Rugby = world-first mobile MRI study

🧠 Scanning players within hours of a head knock
💥 Data + diagnostics + brain modelling = next-gen concussion care

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/glouces...

📸 Martin Bennett/GlosRugby

A Gloucester Rugby player sits on the pitch surrounded by medical staff during a match against Sale Sharks at CorpAcq Stadium, Salford, UK, 2025. The player appears to be receiving treatment after a possible injury. Staff wear orange vests and carry medical kits.

Photo by Martin Bennett/GlosRugby

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 5d

New leadership at Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME)📣

Prof Robin Cleveland will take over as Director from Oct 2025

Huge thanks to Prof Constantin Coussios for nearly a decade of visionary leadership👏

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/institu...

#BiomedicalEngineering

Professor Constantin Coussios (left) and Professor Robin Cleveland (right) smiling outdoors in front of an Oxford college building.

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 6d

Kudos to our brilliant student, Zaheen A-Rahman, on winning the Institution of Engineering and Technology Prize! 🏆👏 This recognition is a true example of next-generation engineering talent.

Read the full news here 👉 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 7d

New Fellow: Professor Ronald Roy FREng is internationally recognised for his intra-disciplinary contributions in the application of physical acoustics principles. His innovations have shaped medical technology and energy systems. @oxengsci.bsky.social raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel...
#RAEngFellows

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Ronald Roy FREng

Professor Ron Roy is internationally recognised for his intra-disciplinary contributions in the application of physical acoustics principles.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 7d

Why are UK energy prices rising again – and what can we do?💡

Oxford Engineering Science Researcher, Danny Coles breaks down the energy system & offers practical solutions – including the promise of tidal power 🌊

📺 Full talk on YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/rivcweozdr

#SpotlightIE #EnergyCrisis

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 8d

Big congratulations to Thomas Cross and the Thermofluids Engine Icing group for winning #BestStudent Paper at the 2025 AIAA Aviation Forum, for the second year running! 🏆👏

Their research predicts ice shedding in jet engines to improve flight safety 🛩️

📰 Read more: eng.ox.ac.uk/news/thermof...

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 9d

This #WorldHeartDay, we’re spotlighting the work of Dr Abhirup Banerjee, Royal Society Fellow and PI at our Institute of Biomedical Engineering.

He leads the MultiMeDIA Lab, where he develops AI-driven “digital twins” of the heart to improve diagnosis & treatment.

🎥 Watch the video here 👇

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to Oxford Engineering!

Look out for info⬇️

✅ Freshers’ Fair – 8 & 9 Oct, Exam Schools
💬 Support for new students: www.ox.ac.uk/students/new/supporting-your-transition-oxford

We’re excited to have you here 🛠️

#WelcomeToOxford #OxfordFreshers #OxfordEngineering

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Ron Roy and Professor Andrea Vedaldi, elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering News for their outstanding contributions to engineering, innovation, and research. 👏 #OxfordEngineering #RAEng

Read more: eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 15d

Our final 2025 Open Day was a blast!

Thanks to all who joined us at Oxford Engineering Science - we loved sharing our labs, research, and community.

Missed it? Taster lectures will be up soon on YouTube @oxengsci 🎥

#OxOpenDays #OxfordEngineering #FutureEngineers

Spot the Robot Demo: Boston Dynamics Spot robot with Oxford Robotics Institute branding stands in a taped-off outdoor area, watched by Open Day attendees during a live demonstration.

An Engineering Science academic speaks to a full lecture theatre, during a live undergraduate taster lecture.

Three Oxford Engineering undergraduate student ambassadors chat with a prospective student in the Thom Building, standing beside the Academic Information Desk during Open Day.

Staff-Student Workshop: A workshop instructor discusses a bridge model with an Open Day attendee during a hands-on demonstration in the Engineering Science workshop.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to everyone who joined our first-ever Postgraduate Open Day at Oxford Engineering yesterday!

💬 Talks from world-leading researchers
🤖 Demos from Oxford Robotics Institute
🔬 Lab tours across the department
👩‍🎓 Student Q&A & admissions guidance

Thanks for coming!

#GraduateStudy

A visitor to the Oxford Robotics Institute examines a soft robotics gripper device during a hands-on demonstration. A robotic arm stacking cubes is visible in the foreground.

An academic in Thermofluids at the Department of Engineering Science speaks with a prospective student during the Open Day. A sign behind him reads “Thermofluids”.

A professor gives a talk on robotics and environmental mapping during the Oxford Engineering Science Postgraduate Open Day. The presentation includes an image of Spot, a four-legged robot, in a dark tunnel.

A researcher speaks to visitors during a robotics lab tour at the Oxford Robotics Institute. A white robot arm is visible on the left, and another student ambassador stands nearby.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to our DPhil students Cuicheng Zhang, Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam and Gayatri Sundar Rajan, who won First Prize at the ASHRAE Region XIV Net-Zero Building Design Competition 2025 on #NetZero Data Centres.
#Engineering #DataCentres

Read more: eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

European student competition on Net Zero Data Centres awardees: Cuicheng Zhang, Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam and Gayatri Sundar Rajan.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 22d

Celebrating teaching excellence at Oxford Engineering!🎓

Thirteen academics were awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze Teaching Awards at our 2025 Faculty Away Day - based on nominations from students and staff.

Huge thanks to all our inspiring teachers!👏

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/departm...

#TeachingAwards

A flat lay image of multiple small gold trophies with black bases arranged around the edges of a vibrant orange background, leaving space in the centre. The image evokes celebration and achievement.

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 27d

Will your car drive you by 2050?

BBC Sounds' "Sliced Bread" explores the future of cars – from autonomy to batteries.
With expert insight from Oxford’s Professors Paul Shearing & Paul Newman.

🎧 Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/rbpranmhxn

#ElectricVehicles #OxfordEngineering

BBC Radio 4 - Sliced Bread, Dough - The Future of Cars

Will your car soon be driving you? Greg Foot examines the rise of future wonder products.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 28d

🗓️ The Oxford Engineering Science Undergraduate Open Day schedule is here!

• Talks on AI, flight, chemistry & more
• Live robotics demos
• Lab tours
• Q&As with our current undergrads

📍 Friday 19 Sept – Thom Building
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/qgnvxapjxs

#OxOpenDays #OxfordEngineering

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · 29d

Our Postgraduate Open Day is next Wednesday 17 Sept!

Come to Oxford - explore our programmes, chat with students, academics, & join our world-class research community.

www.youtube.com/shorts/qUily...

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/events/postg...

#OxOpenDays

Oxford Engineering Science | Our First Postgraduate Open Day – 17 Sept 🎓🔬

YouTube video by Oxford Engineering

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Sep 4

DPhil student Katya Soegiharto is transforming energy planning with an automated framework that analyses 30,000+ demand response reports - helping countries implement smarter, low-cost solutions.

📍 Presented at #CIRED2025
🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/case-studies...

#OxfordEngineering #DemandResponse

Portrait of Katya Soegiharto, a smiling DPhil student with long dark hair, wearing a white shirt. The image features a large quotation mark design and a quote from Katya in white text:
“Developing countries often lack the resources to evaluate which programmes work. My framework helps identify which strategies are transferable elsewhere and what adjustments need to be made if it currently isn’t possible.”

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oxford spinout Brill Power has been acquired by Palmer Energy Tech Ltd - bringing Oxford battery innovation to UK energy storage systems at scale.

🔋 Up to 60% longer battery life
🧠 AI-powered cell-level control

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

#OxfordEngineering #BrillPower #EnergyStorage

A researcher holds a circuit board labeled “Brill Power” while testing it using diagnostic equipment. On the desk sits a stack of blue battery cells connected to electronic control modules, with indicator lights illuminated. The setup demonstrates Brill Power’s battery management technology.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Sep 2

What happens when you mix hazards, autonomy, and robot dogs? SafeEstMDP.

Oxford Robotics Institute's Spot robot navigated and mapped a challenging underground site without human control. Just smart, real-time decisions and onboard intelligence.

🔗 ori.ox.ac.uk/labs/goals/n...

#OxfordRobotics

SafeEstMDP, integrated on a Spot robot platform, explores a hazardous subterranean area

Spot explores the trials area, building a 3D map and navigation graph as it explores

Colourful 3D voxel map showing an environment mapped by a robot using SafeEstMDP. Overlaid is a navigation graph of connected nodes. Red circles indicate locations where the algorithm estimates high levels of new map information could be gained through exploration.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Sep 1

Oxford Engineering is proud to be part of STRATA - a major UK project revolutionising aerospace manufacturing. 🌍✈️

The Oxford Thermofluids Institute are developing next-gen heat exchangers using AI and advanced design to boost efficiency and support net-zero goals.

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Exterior view of the Oxford Thermofluids Institute, a modern research facility with large blue-framed glass windows and a curved roof. The building is surrounded by green lawn and trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and a clear blue sky overhead.

Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Aug 29

Come and see what Engineering at Oxford is all about!

🗓️ Our next Undergraduate Open Day is Friday 19 September
👋 Meet students & tutors
⚙️ Explore labs, lectures & demos
📍Parks Road, Department of Engineering Science

No booking needed! #OxOpenDays

🔗https://eng.ox.ac.uk/events/2025-open-days/

Three student ambassadors sit at the front of a lecture theatre, participating in a Student Experience Q&A session with a large audience of prospective students.

Close-up of Oxford University Racing’s electric race car, showing the number 96 and team sponsors, as visitors learn more about student-led projects.

A Department of Engineering Science academic delivers a lecture to prospective students during an undergraduate Open Day, with presentation slides and notes visible behind him.

An Engineering Science student ambassador speaks to prospective applicants during the Open Day, wearing a branded polo shirt and surrounded by attendees.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Aug 28

Huge congratulations to Prof Andrea Vedaldi – one of just 7 UK researchers to receive the first-ever Royal Society #FaradayDiscoveryFellowship! 🧠🎉

His pioneering work in Spatial Artificial Intelligence will help machines better understand the world.

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/researc...

Portrait of Professor Andrea Vedaldi wearing glasses and a white shirt, standing outdoors with a background of green trees and soft natural light.

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Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford @oxengsci.bsky.social · Aug 27

One second. That’s how fast researchers from Oxford and UCL can now check the health of EV batteries. The MMER technique is quick, scalable and opens the door to safe, second-life battery use across the globe.

🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/researc...

#CleanEnergy #CircularEconomy

Quote graphic featuring a stock image of a lithium-ion battery module for an electric vehicle in the background. In the foreground, a large quotation mark and bold white text display a quote from Professor Paul Shearing, Statutory Professor in Sustainable Energy Engineering at the University of Oxford. The quote reads:
“A major barrier to reusing EV batteries is quickly knowing which ones are still good enough. This breakthrough lets us check a whole module’s health in seconds.”

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