100 years of educating great engineers and research at the cutting edge https://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mjonbtzchg2sNew 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-research17 Apr 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjonbtzchg2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mjjtimzzik2tFrom 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-benchmark15 Apr 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjtimzzik2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mjh6qdlza22rQuantum 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🎥 https://youtu.be/KaBx4o7b2wY?si=ok5JoKvCmdYfHr_s #WorldQuantumDay https://youtube.com/shorts/YnLp5JkQpsA?feature=share14 Apr 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh6qdlza22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mjeo7ivjsj2tFrom 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-retreat13 Apr 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeo7ivjsj2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mj5g5clzfp2lOxford’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 #STEM10 Apr 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5g5clzfp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3miy5wystoy2lCould 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 #EnergyCrisis08 Apr 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3miy5wystoy2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mivwzm3lmk2uWhat 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 https://youtube.com/shorts/cE086XOY1gE?si=noJXXI065GPscy-A07 Apr 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivwzm3lmk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mij2m3ao3y2uORI 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 #Robotics02 Apr 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij2m3ao3y2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3migiecx2ki2lWhat 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 #StudyHack01 Apr 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3migiecx2ki2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3miee63ql2c2tWhat’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. 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/uniqplus-participants-gain-hands-on-research-experience-in-engineering-at-oxford #OxfordEngineering #UNIQplus #STEM31 Mar 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3miee63ql2c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mibkuedyrj2sProfessor 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-innovation30 Mar 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibkuedyrj2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhxhe74rre2aThis #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-denison26 Mar 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxhe74rre2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhuwupyst32cProf 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-integrity25 Mar 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuwupyst32chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhsevomkuk2cWhen 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. 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/without-oxygen-the-first-minutes-matter-a-molecular-circuit-helps-plants-survive24 Mar 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsevomkuk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhpvw7nvpz2pWorld 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=mRqscuHwaew1RBxF23 Mar 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpvw7nvpz2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhnm5iwwns2hThis #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-awards22 Mar 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnm5iwwns2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhkw7pi7ma2hThis #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-robotics21 Mar 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkw7pi7ma2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhielmeh2v2mFuture 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-day20 Mar 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhielmeh2v2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhdjj7wnkg2iElectric 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-suggests18 Mar 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdjj7wnkg2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mhavspksba2cOxford 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/kgcjbpmayn17 Mar 2026 11:50 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhavspksba2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mh6earfrzy2sHow 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-humans16 Mar 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6earfrzy2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgzvohb3wc2bDr 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. 💙 https://youtube.com/shorts/0hjfowReI-4?si=vnVn2QzLEH0ub8eo #InternationalDayofMathematics #BritishScienceWeek14 Mar 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzvohb3wc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgwstpr6ds24#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-research13 Mar 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwstpr6ds24https://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgrqexc7ak2wOxford-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 🔗 https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-led-cardiac-ai-research-featured-in-nature-machine-intelligence11 Mar 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrqexc7ak2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgp7vcdvkn2pA 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/zjpimcahbg10 Mar 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp7vcdvkn2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgmqzg4egc2bOxford 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/sjfoijdffn09 Mar 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmqzg4egc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mghpcbwyjs2hEngineering 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 Matches07 Mar 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghpcbwyjs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgf7ljih7q2h📚 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 #OxfordEngineering06 Mar 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgf7ljih7q2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mgcp44zvht24WorldBookDay 📚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/qnhdwfpsoz05 Mar 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcp44zvht24https://bsky.app/profile/oxengsci.bsky.social/post/3mga6ry53in2cOn #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/cypzimuuza04 Mar 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:pcxfe6tup6v4pgmi2tjrh25x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mga6ry53in2c