Durham University Department of Engineering

Exciting opportunity time!

We're excited to share that we are welcoming expressions of interest for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) 2026.

A fantastic opportunity for outstanding researchers to develop independent, high-impact projects alongside leading academic groups across Europe.

Explore potential supervisors and research areas via our Research Fellowship Opportunities page (link in bio!)

🗓️ Application deadline: 9 September 2026, 17:00 CEST

🎉 The UG Capstone Project Poster Event 2026 brought together an impressive showcase of creativity, technical excellence, and real-world engineering solutions from our students.

From innovative concepts to impactful applications, the standard of work on display was truly outstanding.

Huge congratulations to our award winners:

🏆 Overall Best MEng Poster
Harry Lockyer

💡 Most Innovative Project Poster
Oliver Munn

🥇 Overall Best BEng Poster
Henry Kegis

🎥 Interview with Ted O’Hare, winner of the 2025 Roger Owen Prize

We spoke with Ted about his award winning PhD research thesis and his journey at Durham University.

🔗 Watch the full interview via the link: https://youtu.be/xDLt4wiWf6E

🏆 Industry Choice Award

Congratulations to Team OVGW4 for winning the Industry Choice Award at the Level 3 Engineering Design Expo 👏
Their project, “Fixed-wing VTOL Tailsitter Drone”, demonstrated strong technical innovation and real-world application 🚁
A well-earned recognition from members of the Department of Engineering’s Industrial
Project Members:Ethan E. Glen, Nathan P. Lansing (Project Manager), James G. Moorhouse, Daisy R. Norris, Jake P. Sanders, and Rebecca J. Vaughan‑Williams
Supervisors: Dr. Oliver Vogt & Dr. Geoffrey Wallman (Industrial Tutor)
🔍 More project highlights coming soon.

🏆 People’s Choice Award

Congratulations to Team AHHL1 for winning the People’s Choice Award at the Level 3 Engineering Design Expo 👏

Their project, “Hemisat: Quantum Payload Transmission CubeSat”, impressed with its innovative approach to efficient data transmission in space systems 🚀

A fantastic achievement recognised by the audience; well deserved.
Project Members:Bridget Brailsford (Project Manager), Grace Sansom, Ella Phil‑Ebosie, Beibhinn Carr, Chloe Cater, and Chloe Graham‑Major
Supervisors: Prof. Alton Horsfall & Haydn Lisk (Industrial Tutor)
🔍 More project highlights coming soon.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ted O’Hare on winning the 2025 Roger Owen Prize!

This prestigious award recognises the best PhD thesis in Computational Mechanics in the UK. Ted completed his PhD at Durham University with his thesis “Localisation in Computational Geomechanics: A Nonlinear Micropolar Approach.”

Ted will now go on to represent the UK at the ECCOMAS Best PhD Thesis competition.

A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for Durham Engineering 👏

🏁 Interested in motorsport engineering?

The MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44, is now open.

Eligible programmes at Durham University:
• Advanced Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
📅 Deadline: 6 May 2026

Scan the QR code for more information.

L3 Design Expo 2026

🕛 Academic Review | 12:00–13:00
🤝 Industry Committee Preview | 12:30–13:00
🌍 Expo Open to All | 13:00
🎤 Closing Speech | 13:25

Come explore student innovation and design!

📚Got questions about exams? This week’s session is your chance to get answers.
Join the Learning & Teaching Manager and our Chair of the Board of Examiners for an open Exam Query Clinic, where you can ask anything related to exams: From formats and expectations to preparation and processes, there are no silly questions here.

📅 Friday 13 March
🕐 1pm
📍 E005

If exams are on your mind, this is a great opportunity to get clear guidance and support. Come along on Friday!