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What's behind the engines that keep planes in the air? In a new animation launched today [watch it online here ] , Oxford University engineers take viewers on a tour around the modern jet engine, exploring the qualities that enable fast and efficient air travel.

Visitors to Imperial were shown how to make their own icy comets during a live demonstration at last night's Fringe event.

Over 60 business people from across the UK attended an event at The University of Nottingham, which showcased innovation in the aerospace industry and explored the future challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

A unique X-ray machine — the world's first high performance tool dedicated to the study of liquid surfaces — will take pride of place at the opening of a new research facility at The University of Nottingham's Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Centre (NNNC) next week.

o A double world-first breakthrough in metal manufacturing o University uses 3D printer to make parts for aerospace and automobiles Low-cost titanium powders have made it possible to 3D print automotive parts for the very first time To date, the 3D printing revolution has focused on the use of plastics - cheap printers' feedstock and high throughput.

The University of Liverpool has signed an access agreement to use the University of Manchester's Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF).

29 Nov 2013 The University of Liverpool has signed an access agreement to use the University of Manchester's Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF).

Penguins wearing reflective hats and cars that run on tomato ketchup are among the highlights of a new graphic novel published by the University of Leeds' Centre in Low Carbon Technologies.

The University of Nottingham has secured multi-million euro funding to lead a pioneering research project to create a blueprint for tomorrow's air transportation system.

David Willetts announces share of £350 million for PhD training The University of Bristol has been successful in receiving funding for seven Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) following the announcement of the UK's largest investment in postgraduate training in engineering and physical sciences.

University of Sheffield to receive a share of £350m of funding to recruit PhD students in engineering and physical sciences.

The University of Leeds has been successful in its bid to host two new training centres for PhD students, in plans announced today by Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts.

Imperial will be home to seven new centres training the engineers and scientists of tomorrow and is partner in a further five, it is announced today.

The University of Nottingham has been inspiring the region's youngsters to embark on a career in one of the world's most important professions.

Tiny self-assembling transport networks, powered by nano-scale motors and controlled by DNA, have been developed by scientists at Oxford University and Warwick University.

The University of Sheffield is leading the way to help inspire engineers of the future in order to tackle the skills shortage highlighted in the Perkins Review published today (4 November 2013).

Researchers have finally worked out where the noise that makes kettles whistle actually comes from - a problem which has puzzled  scientists for more than 100 years. Once we know where the whistle is coming from, and what's making it happen, we can potentially get rid of it Ross Henrywood It may come as a surprise to some, but in all the years that people have been brewing tea, no-one has ever quite been able to work out why kettles whistle.

A new trans-Atlantic collaboration, 'Clean Water for All', will bring leading water engineers from the United States and the UK together to tackle problems of providing clean, sustainable water supplies.

Increasing numbers of recent security incidents against industrial control systems raise questions about the ability of many organisations to respond to cyber security attacks. Researchers from the University of Bristol's Cryptography Group and the Safety Systems Research Centre have contributed to an EU paper on the resilience of critical information infrastructures.

Agreement will open up new research projects between Cambridge and the global energy company, focusing on making energy more affordable and sustainable.

A new online tool enables users to assess not only how much water we use and for what, but also how we can mitigate against future scarcity. We want to help identify opportunities where efficiencies or demand reduction would be effective Julian Allwood Water, like many other natural resources,is in both high demand and limited supply.

From rainbow coloured liquid-crystal molecules, to  tunnels deep under the ground, this year's entries from the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering photo competition help to bring engineering brightly and vividly to life.

Female scientists, engineers and mathematicians at the University of Sheffield are being celebrated today (15 October 2013) as part of Ada Lovelace day - a national celebration aimed at raising the profile of women working in STEM subjects across the globe.

30 Sep 2013 Science Minister David Willetts MP today visited the site of the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester, which will be the UK's national centre for research into the wonder material.

More than 100 Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics staff joined alumni and guests for the naming of Imperial's City & Guilds Building.

A new, highly-accurate temperature sensor could save manufacturers millions in maintenance costs, lower fuel consumption, and prolong the lifespan of jet engines, nuclear reactors and other types of large gas turbine engines.

Previously believed to be only man-made, a natural example of a functioning gear mechanism has been discovered in a common insect - showing that evolution developed interlocking cogs long before we did.The juvenile  Issus  - a plant-hopping insect found in gardens across Europe - has hind-leg joints with curved cog-like strips of opposing 'teeth' that intermesh, rotating like mechanical gears to synchronise the animal's legs when it launches into a jump.

Previously believed to be only man-made, a natural example of a functioning gear mechanism has been discovered in a common insect - showing that evolution developed interlocking cogs long before we did. In Issus, the skeleton is used to solve a complex problem that the brain and nervous system can't Malcolm Burrows The juvenile Issus - a plant-hopping insect found in gardens across Europe - has hind-leg joints with curved cog-like strips of opposing 'teeth' that intermesh, rotating like mechanical gears to synchronise the animal's legs when it launches into a jump.

Energy and petrochemical company Shell will work with Imperial to establish a University Technology Centre for research to improve energy efficiency.

Alumnus Steve Ellis has designed and created a bicycle made for racing on ice. Wind whooshes past Steve Ellis's helmet-covered ears as he pumps his legs to pedal a device that looks like a cross between a bicycle and a yacht around a 400 meter ice rink.

A physicist at Imperial College London who works with lasers is among 7 researchers who received the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

An Oxford University scientist has been elected into the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Zhanfeng Cui was among 60 new Fellows announced at the organisation's annual general meeting last week.

Imperial academics received a record haul of honours from a prestigious engineering academy this month.

A £4.3 million national facility is set to make the University of Leeds a world leader in robot design and construction.