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From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, you can find information about the latest news, events and activities within the Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering.

The news articles below show the exciting stories and work taking place within Mechanical and Construction Engineering, including stimulating comment and opinion from our academics – many of whom are leaders in their fields.

The events show our wide range of exciting activities taking place, including public lectures, conferences, open days, and much more.  

Latest News and Features

Autumn 2024 News
Times Modern University of Year
Dr Jibran Khaliq is pictured looking through a microscope. He is holding a banana skin and there is a bunch of bananas on the bench next to him.
Former World Cup alpine ski racer, Chemmy Alcott is pictured with Abigail Brierley and Deputy Editor of the New Civil Engineer, Belinda Smart
Pictured is Northumbria University’s Ahmed Elmarakbi, a Professor of Automotive Composites
Guardian University Guide 2024, Top 40 text graphic.
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