Meet CEB’s new academic

Dr George Gordon returns to Cambridge to lead new MRes course
Seconds of chaos – the story of Robot Club

One wheel had stopped turning several rounds earlier. A panel was now hanging off at an awkward angle. Movement had become more hopeful than controlled, the beast on its last legs…across the arena, its opponent looked only marginally healthier.
But determined.
Sensor CDT set for next chapter

Co-director Prof Lorenzo Di Michele moves into director role as Prof Clemens Kaminski steps back after 12 years at the helm
New research leader

CEB graduate Akshay Deshmukh will be joining the department as a research group leader in 2026, working on sustainable extraction of critical metals for low-carbon energy and transport.
Building more than robots

The Department’s Robot Club is about to roll out University-wide as a simple, inexpensive way to build skills and bring people together. This blog – from organiser Josh Easy – gives the behind-the-scenes story of what makes it an extra special club for everyone.
CEB Infrastructure Manager wins Professional Services Award

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB)’s Infrastructure Manager, Alexander Carvell, has won a Professional Services award for demonstrating excellence in leadership and management.