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New project to unlock life’s secrets in extreme cold

Research group at the department (CEB) and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) embark on research to study life at sub-zero temperatures, using innovative microscopy techniques.

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Sutton Trust Summer School 2024

More than twenty students from disadvantaged backgrounds were welcomed to the department for a four-day programme to spark interest in chemical engineering.

The Davidson Inventors Challenge launched for 2025

It is back! The 2025 edition of the competition and outreach event for UK students in years 11 and 12 interested in STEM subjects has been launched, with any interested school encouraged to apply. They will have access to the knowledge and skills of the department through dedicated mentors.

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Removing 'forever chemicals'

A team of Birmingham students have clinched the 2025 Davidson Inventor's Challenge prize in the online final with an innovative solution to removing 'forever chemicals' from water, tackling a major environmental issue with a novel approach.

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In memory of William Morton 1951-2024

13 August 2024

It is with deep sadness that the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology share the news of the passing of William 'Bill' Morton, who died in May 2024 at the age of 73.

Squeaky clean learning

Ever wondered what goes into making your shampoo? It’s not just about making your hair squeaky clean – it’s a bubbly mix of science and suds!

CEB researchers' synthetic cells grow their own organelles

A new study published in Nature Nanotechnology reveals a significant leap in synthetic biology, which could have far-reaching potential for the healthcare industry.

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Prize-winning technology with Royal Society of Chemistry award

Two professors from CEB and the Department of Engineering triumph in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2024 Emerging Technologies Competition with joint project H2Upgrade, an innovative solution for converting industrial waste into high-purity hydrogen.

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CEB professor's research group to have pivotal role in research hub

Dr. Ljiljana Fruk's Bionano Engineering research group at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) is set to play a pivotal role in a major research hub using advances in quantum technology to revolutionise early disease detection and treatment.

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University of Cambridge colleagues call for change to bring equity to scientific publishing

Three colleagues from different University of Cambridge departments have come together to call for change among the academic publishing community, as they discuss the inequitable recognition of joint authors.

New project to unlock life’s secrets in extreme cold

Sutton Trust Summer School 2024

The Davidson Inventors Challenge launched for 2025

Removing 'forever chemicals'

In memory of William Morton 1951-2024

Squeaky clean learning

CEB researchers' synthetic cells grow their own organelles

Prize-winning technology with Royal Society of Chemistry award

CEB professor's research group to have pivotal role in research hub

University of Cambridge colleagues call for change to bring equity to scientific publishing

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