Driven by curiosity. Driving changeCEB spinout opens pilot manufacturing facility
CEB spinout opens manufacturing facility Immaterial, a spinout company founded by the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology’s Professor David Fairen-Jimenez, has opened a pilot manufacturing facility in Sawston, south of Cambridge. The opening of the facility marks a milestone in translating advanced materials research into industrial production, enabling the company to manufacture its proprietary […]
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.
DeuxBrie is the big cheese at CEB Robot Club’s 2026 tournament
The inaugural CEB Robot Club champions become the tournament’s first repeat winners after a bruising, rain-delayed contest.
Semper Sanare, Nil Nocere wins the 2026 Davidson Inventors Challenge
Year 11 team from Cheltenham sees off three other exceptional teams at the first-ever in-person DIC final
Department set to light up curiosity at CamFest
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) is set to spark another wave of curious young minds at this year’s Cambridge Festival, with 11 hands-on activities.
2026 CEB Robot Club tournament boots up on 12 May
CEB Robot Club has officially confirmed the date for its 2026 tournament. Bots built by staff and students from all levels and sections of the department will pit their bots against each other on Tuesday 12 May.
Programme announced for Davidson Inventors Challenge 2026
Award programme released for the 2025/26 edition of the annual innovation competition for final year schools, with the final due to be hybrid for the first-ever time.
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 Robot Club set to expand across University
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) has been awarded funding to expand its Robot Club to other departments across the University.