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Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist who first discovered the helix shape of DNA, was born on this day in 1920. Franklin, who graduated with a doctorate in physical chemistry from Cambridge University in 1945, used her knowledge of x-ray diffraction techniques to take the first photo. 1/n
July 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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From lecture halls to lap times - Oxford University Racing team builds a fully electric race car from scratch and the story behind it is just as powerful.
🏁🏎️ Find out how students become engineers at the cutting edge of motorsport here 👉🏻 eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
June 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Remove Engineers having a go in the forge!
"The best school trip I've ever been on"
June 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Today saw the Engineer in Residence organising a Last Robot Standing competition for the Platform+ students. Lots of fun!
June 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Hammered!

What do you like making? What does it do for you?

More about my attempts at nail forging here:

romatheengineer.substack.com/p/hammered
June 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Why should engineers do comedy?!

Find out in my latest newsletter.

It would mean the world if you signed up (it's free!).

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Why Engineers should do Comedy
A bonus post. Nailed it.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nuts and Bolts by friend of Westminster Engineering Roma Agrawal (and featuring your own Engineer opening chapter 1!) is available for 99p on Kindle this month
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Nuts and Bolts: How Tiny Inventions Make Our World Work eBook : Agrawal, Roma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Nuts and Bolts: How Tiny Inventions Make Our World Work eBook : Agrawal, Roma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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June 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Women continue to be underrepresented in engineering. Join our event to celebrate and raise the visibility of international women engineers, who have enhanced their careers in the UK with a Global Talent Visa: raeng.org.uk/events/2025/...
#TogetherWeEngineer #INWED25
May 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Thinking about engineering at Oxford? Wondering what it’s really like?

6 students tell all - from their favourite projects to what actually surprised them.

Spoiler: it’s not just maths and mechanics 👀
🎥 youtu.be/hRcYUx7j9mo

#OxfordEngineering #StudentVoices @ox.ac.uk @mplsoxford.bsky.social
What It’s Like to Study Engineering Science at Oxford?
YouTube video by Oxford Engineering
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May 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
New post from friend of Westminster Engineering @romatheengineer.bsky.social

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Why Engineers should do Comedy
A bonus post. Nailed it.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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A bricks n mortar repair space gives more to a community than reducing e-waste by fixing broken toasters.

It's a place to learn, teach, solve, give, lend that's all driven by an unselfish desire to help.

Congratulations to everyone at @therestartproject.org 👏

#RightToRepair
#Repair
#Refurb
Hackney Fixing Factory is officially open! 💥🪛 ⁠

We had the best time launching the new location this morning and we're so excited to teach, learn and grow with the local community! Thank you to National Lottery Community Fund and our incredible team for making this possible

See you there soon 💚⁠
April 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Engineering student Ryan Teh tells us about Full Blue Racing, Cambridge University’s Formula Student team.

This summer, the annual competition will be held at Silverstone Circuit, the home of the British Grand Prix.

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Students pushing the boundaries of engineering at Silverstone Circuit - Hughes Hall
Engineering student Ryan Teh tells us about Full Blue Racing, Cambridge University’s Formula Student team. This summer, the annual competition will be held at Silverstone Circuit, the home of the…
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk
April 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
10 year #LiverpoolMakefest anniversary this year July 5th. Anyone who's been with us before and not got a email and wants to showcase anything get in touch at lpoolmakefest@gmail.com!
#Makers

Starting fine tune that list soon.

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Liverpool MakeFest
Coming back July 5th 2025
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April 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Researchers have developed 'smart #pyjamas' that can monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea (using fabric-based sensors) at home

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/scienti...

All without the need for sticky patches, cumbersome equipment or visits to specialist sleep clinics

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Scientists develop ‘smart pyjamas’ to monitor sleep disorders
The team, led by the University of Cambridge, developed printed fabric sensors that can monitor breathing by detecting tiny movements in the skin, even when the pyjamas are worn loosely around the nec...
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March 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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India has one of the world’s most ambitious hydrogen plans. New study shows how green hydrogen & ammonia could cut emissions, reduce fuel imports, & position India as a leader in clean industry.

🔗 Read more: https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/green-hydrogen-and-ammonia-could-power-india-s-low-carbon-future/
March 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Oxford has risen to 2nd in the world for Engineering & Technology in the latest QS rankings📈 

Proud of our engineers, researchers & students driving innovation every day.

Read more➡️https://eng.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-university-claims-second-place-in-global-engineering-rankings/
March 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The fabulous Nuts and Bolts (featuring your own Engineer in Residence!) is on Kindle this month for 99p
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Nuts and Bolts: How Tiny Inventions Make Our World Work
Nuts and Bolts: How Tiny Inventions Make Our World Work eBook : Agrawal, Roma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
amzn.eu
February 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
At the Gatwick Airport STEM Centre with the First Lego League robot teams today.
February 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy New Year everyone! May it be a year of prosperity and making!
January 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM