Xilinx has announced it is establishing Xilinx Adaptive Compute Clusters (XACC) at four of the world’s most prestigious universities. The XACCs provide critical infrastructure…
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TeraScan helps characterise next-generation terahertz detectors
So-called ‘TeraFETs’ - field-effect transistors with integrated antennas for terahertz detection - are promising candidates for compact, chip-based, yet broadband terahertz receivers. A team…
Career platform launched to find qualified specialists
The demand for qualified specialists is higher than ever. As a result, companies are proactively trying to recruit suitable employees, because the traditional approach…
Kids take to social media for advice from role models
A warning has been issued by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) that the lack of suitable role models for school-aged children is…
Designing our engineers of the future
The engineering industry, like all others, has its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. At present, one question on everybody’s lips is how…
Car interface technologies cut driver distraction
Emerging automotive interfaces could make driving safer by significantly reducing ‘glance time’, a study by technology firm Ultrahaptics and the University of Nottingham has…
The robot musicians
An overheard conversation on a commuter train led to an exciting new venture for the Manchester based Hallé orchestra. Hallé’s Education Director, Steve Pickett,…
Companies collaborate on schools engineering skills initiative
Rockwell Automation hosted the launch of a collaboration with Primary Engineer, a not-for-profit organisation which delivers engineering skills programmes into schools throughout the UK.…
Research shows why studying STE(A)M is a good investment
Students studying science, technology, engineering, (arts) and maths [STE(A)M] subjects show good returns on the time and money they invest according to a recently…
AI system set to revolutionise University student accommodation
Universities are being invited to trial a new quality accommodation assurance system which is set to make for happier students and landlords and save…