New postgraduate scholarship at Oxford🎓 Funded by Oxford-based Airdri, the Peter Philipps Scholarship will enable advanced research in Thermofluids - from airflow to energy systems. 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/new-scholarship-will-enable-outstanding-postgraduate-student-to-pursue-advanced-research

From postdoc to PI 👏 Munib Mesinovic secures his first grant to lead CRITICAL-MM - a new benchmark testing how trustworthy AI is in critical care. Built with real ICU data + clinician input 🏥 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/postdoctoral-researchers-first-grant-for-critical-care-ai-benchmark

Quantum computing = controlling single electrons ⚛️ Finding the right setup? Like a needle in a haystack. Prof Natalia Ares explains how AI is changing that. Watch the full 'Engineering the Quantum Future' lecture on YouTube🎥 youtu.be/KaBx4o7b2wY?... #WorldQuantumDay youtube.com/shorts/YnLp5...

From lab to landscape 🌊 Oxford researchers took their work to Alderney, using a historic sea fort as the setting for collaboration and new ideas in biotechnology. 🔗 Read more: https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-biotechnology-researchers-explore-nature-inspired-innovation-on-alderney-retreat

Oxford’s back in competitive robotics 🤖 Student team OxBots placed 2nd at UniBots with a fully autonomous robot designed and built from scratch. Nationals next 👀 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-students-revive-competitive-robotics-with-unibots-success #Robotics #Engineering #Oxford #STEM

Could the current energy crisis be worse than COVID for the global economy? Dr Adi Imsirovic, Guest Lecturer (MSc Energy Systems), explains in @uk.theconversation.com  👇 🔗 https://theconversation.com/could-this-energy-crisis-be-worse-for-the-global-economy-than-covid-279284 #EnergyCrisis

What if your heartbeat could reveal health changes early? 🫀 For #WorldHealthDay, discover Dr Nivedita Bijlani’s talk on The Heart’s Signature - part of Spotlight: Illuminating Engineering. 🎟️ Tickets out now 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/events 📍 Oxford 29 Apr | Aylesbury 15 May youtube.com/shorts/cE086...

ORI is heading to the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition! See Frank (bimanual robot) + a soft robotic hand in action 🤖  📍 30 June–5 July, London 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-robotics-institute-to-exhibit-at-the-prestigious-royal-society-summer-science-exhibition #Robotics

What if you could revise while you sleep? 🧠 Oxford engineers have unveiled the Sleep-Learning Helmet, a device designed to revise lecture notes overnight. Still in development… so for now, revision it is. Happy April Fool’s Day! #AprilFoolsDay #EngineeringResearch #StudyHack

What’s it like to do research at Oxford? 🤔 UNIQplus students joined Engineering labs to work on real projects in AI, robotics, healthcare and sustainable materials – gaining hands-on experience and insight into research careers. 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/uniqplu... #OxfordEngineering #UNIQplus #STEM

Professor Constantin Coussios is appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation. Co-founder of medtech spinouts incl. OrganOx (£1bn+), he’ll help drive innovation at Oxford💡 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-constantin-coussios-obe-appointed-pro-vice-chancellor-for-innovation

This #PurpleDay, we’re reminded that epilepsy care shouldn’t depend on geography. From diagnostics in Zimbabwe to closed-loop neurostimulation, the goal is equal, intelligent care. Read more about their work: 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/joram-van-rheede 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/tim-denison

Prof Emilio Martínez-Pañeda receives the Spanish Society of Structural Integrity medal for his work in fracture mechanics, materials to ice sheets and sea level rise. Raed more: https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/prof-emilio-martinez-paneda-awarded-the-medal-of-the-spanish-society-of-structural-integrity

When oxygen drops, plants respond in minutes 🌱 Oxford @biology.ox.ac.uk's @mikellavi.bsky.social and @syno2xis.bsky.social + Engineering Science researchers, with Prof Antonis Papachristodoulou, reveal a circuit key to plant survival. 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/without...

World Meteorological Day 🌍 How will extreme weather reshape our energy systems? Prof Sarah Sparrow explains why events once rare are becoming frequent and what that means for resilience. 🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/yUHG1rwmKqs?si=mRqscuHwaew1RBxF

This #WorldWaterDay, we’re highlighting our DPhil student Gayatri, creating sustainable, decentralised water & cooling solutions using renewable energy. “Water is central to life and a fundamental human right.” 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/dphil-candidates-in-sustainable-water-engineering-win-awards

This #InternationalDayOfForests, see how Oxford researchers are using robots to map forests 7x faster and in real time, supporting smarter, more sustainable forestry 🌳🤖 Find out more🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/case-studies/transforming-forest-management-with-robotics

Future engineers in the making 👩‍🔬 IBME welcomed sixth-form students for its 2026 Open Day, with hands-on demos in AI, robotics, and medical tech, showcasing how engineering is shaping healthcare. 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/institute-of-biomedical-engineering-hosts-2026-open-day

Electric buses are already improving life in Oxford 🚍⚡ An NIHR-funded study shows cleaner air & quieter streets with Oxford’s contribution led by Prof Felix Leach. 📸 Ed Nix Read more🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/electric-buses-reducing-air-and-noise-pollution-in-oxford-research-suggests

Oxford engineers inspired young scientists at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 🔬 Families explored hands-on demos of mini wind and tidal turbines and experiments. Read more🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/kgcjbpmayn

How will robots work alongside humans in the future? Join Nick Hawes in conversation with Jim Mellon at the Jim Mellon Future Tech Interview, exploring the future of robotics and AI on 22 March. Find out more 👉 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/events/jim-mellon-future-tech-interview-robots-working-with-humans

Dr Emma Edwards uses maths to power offshore wind & wave energy - and to inspire future engineers. For #idm314, we’re celebrating #MathsIsEverywhere and the theme of hope. 💙 youtube.com/shorts/0hjfo... #InternationalDayofMathematics #BritishScienceWeek

#WorldSleepDay: Dr Joram van Rheede has been awarded a £1.95m EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop sleep-aware brain stimulation therapies at Oxford.  Read more: https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/epsrc-open-fellowship-awarded-for-brain-stimulation-research

Oxford-led research by Dr Xiao Gu & Prof David Clifton features on the cover of Nature Machine Intelligence. Their cardiac foundation model, trained on 1.7M people, works across ECGs and wearables - supporting equitable heart monitoring worldwide. 📸 Chaoyang Zhao 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

A study of 1,000 off-grid solar home systems in sub-Saharan Africa found 77% of households reduced electricity use after the first year, even without missed payments. News: https://f.mtr.cool/zjpimcahbg

Oxford engineers developed a rapid, ultra-low-cost way to make soft robots using common lab equipment. Soft robotic actuators can now be fabricated in under 10 minutes for less than $0.10 each. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/sjfoijdffn

Engineering meets elite sport 🔵 Congrats to John Belcher-Heath and Matilda Lees, who helped secure Oxford’s 37–25 Men’s and 52–8 Women’s Varsity wins over Cambridge last weekend. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ylhrwlbmcb 📸 © The Varsity Matches

📚 Over 10 years ago, Nicole Bakker published Photovoltaics in Historical Built Environments, exploring solar integration in heritage architecture. Now her DPhil research on circular electronics builds on it. First edition sold out, anniversary edition in mind. #WorldBookDay #OxfordEngineering

WorldBookDay 📚highlight. Prof Felix Leach's book 'Critical Mass' has won the 2026 Independent Press Award (Green category). A powerful exploration of how we incentivise sustainable transport as automotive sector evolves. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/qnhdwfpsoz

On #WorldEngineeringDay we celebrate Oxford’s 2025–26 SCGC-FIRST awardees, including Prof Reece Oosterbeek, supporting research in sustainable plastics, advanced materials and energy-efficient technologies. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/cypzimuuza

From Oxford DPhil to reshaping digital photography 📸 Alumnus Paul M. Hubel has been named the 2026 Edwin H. Land Medal recipient for pioneering image algorithms that power modern cameras, from HDR to portrait mode. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/mnlkqpgvsg Photo credit: Dan Wang 2025

Dr Xiao Gu has secured a Smart Data Research UK (UKRI) Fellowship to develop AI models that learn health signatures from wearable data. The project will build a “Digital Triage Nurse” using models to detect early signs of decline and support personalised care. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/xnuinjoslu

Excited to announce our partnership with Modulr 🦾 The Access Oxford Initiative will let pupils at distant UK state schools explore Oxford remotely - controlling a humanoid robot to tour colleges, gardens & libraries, ask students questions & experience university life. Launching summer 2026.

Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor reception at No. 11 Downing Street⭐️ Prof Constantin Coussios presented OrganOx’s normothermic perfusion technology. 📸 HM Treasury / DSIT 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/iwanxervjx

Metals are crystals at the atomic scale. By controlling tiny defects in their structure, engineers create shape-memory alloys used in cardiovascular stents. Watch Mujan Seif's full spotlight talk here: https://f.mtr.cool/brcvlwktjb #NationalHeartMonth

Oxford vs Cambridge. This Saturday. 🔵 Proud of our Engineering students Matilda Lees, John Belcher-Heath, Thomas Toze & Victor Angelov representing the Dark Blues at the Varsity Match 💪 📅 28 Feb 📍 StoneX Stadium 🎟 https://f.mtr.cool/ndfzlzjaxa  #VarsityMatch #OxfordVsCambridge #DarkBlues

Oxford × QRT launched 🚀 A new long-term partnership with Qube Research & Technologies, with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social & @universitypress.cambridge.org will fund 70+ early-career researchers across maths, stats, computer science & engineering. 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-... 📸 Cyrus Mower

A record 14 Engineering DPhils received prestigious Clarendon Scholarships this year 🎉 Clarendon supports outstanding scholars worldwide and celebrates its 25th intake in 2025/26. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ayptdwiwru

Funded DPhil Studentships at Engineering Science 🎓 From AI-driven manufacturing and aerodynamics to wildlife monitoring and power electronics - multiple research opportunities now open. Deadline: 12 noon, 3 March 2026⏰ 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/iteqxdfpkd #PhDOpportunity #STEM

When surgery was the only option, Oxford’s focused ultrasound programme offered an alternative. Developed over 25 years by IBME and Oxford University Hospitals teams, HIFU provides non-invasive tumour treatment. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/ntusvsyivo

New research from Oxford’s Podium Institute finds a two-way link between mental health & sports injuries in young athletes (10–24). The study of 221k+ athletes highlights why psychological support should be part of routine sports medicine. 🔗 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/new-pod... #SportsScience #YouthSport

Can pancake mix stop a bullet?🥞 In this #SpotlightIE talk, Oxford engineer Huanming Chen explores how Oobleck (cornstarch + water) turns solid under impact, with potential for liquid armour. Full talk🔗 f.mtr.cool/uprbfiillz youtube.com/shorts/oNtSM... #PancakeDay

The ZERO Institute has launched a new DPhil in Zero Carbon Energy Research, combining cutting-edge research with training to equip future leaders of the energy transition. Deadline: 3 March 2026 Apply now: https://f.mtr.cool/nqshvgeave

50% of industrial energy lost as waste heat.  New Royal Society report draws on research from Engineering Science, on thermal energy storage & industrial decarbonisation to support net zero. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/xudppnmwxy

£4M+ in EPSRC Open Fellowships 👏 🔬 Prof James Kwan – scaling up sonochemical CO₂ conversion (2 PDRAs + 1 DPhil recruiting) 🤖 Dr Christian Schroeder de Witt – advancing trustworthy multi-agent AI (recruiting 2 PDRAs) 🔗 f.mtr.cool/xvhbsfilyo

For #CelebrationFriday, congratulations to Rajeev - Highly Commended for the Shining Star Apprentice Award at the University of Oxford Apprenticeship Awards. A fantastic example of how apprenticeships support long-term growth and development. #NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #OxfordApprenticeships

For #OpportunityThursday, we’re sharing an insight into a finance apprenticeship experience - showing how building skills through real work can open up future opportunities. #NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #OxfordApprenticeships

Supporting women in science means building cultures where they can thrive. From DPhil candidates to postdocs, women are shaping bioengineering every day at our department. This #International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re sharing a glimpse of it and standing with women in STEM worldwide.

For #ApprenticeWednesday, meet Elsa - an Engineering Apprentice learning hands-on skills and supporting real research in Oxford Engineering’s workshops. #NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #OxfordApprenticeships youtu.be/b0uMxBeZMJI?...

For #EmployerTuesday, we’re sharing Anais’ experience as a Business Administration apprentice working in student admin and outreach at Oxford Engineering - supporting teams, building skills and gaining real responsibility. #NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #OxfordApprenticeships