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Electrical Engineering Division | University of Cambridge
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We are at the forefront of innovation, research, and education in electrical and electronic technologies. Our work spans fundamental theory, cutting-edge applications, and transformative advancements that shape modern society.
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HTS = high-capacity power with minimal losses + minimal disruption. A real alternative to pylons. #COP30
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From gridlock to grid power: how to get renewable energy where it’s needed in the UK
The UK’s drive to net zero won’t succeed on wind turbines and solar farms alone. The real bottleneck is moving that clean electricity from remote fields and
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November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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⚡ The UK grid faces bottlenecks — but superconducting cables could help change that: near-zero losses, compact footprint, and massive capacity. #EnergyInnovation #GridModernisation bit.ly/HTS_Cables
October 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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See tomorrow’s tech today! 👀 Join us for Open Days 2025, 10–11 July, 1–4 pm. Live demos, LiFi, wearables + more. Just drop in! bit.ly/46cedCE #Cambridge
July 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Cambridge method turns plastic into high-precision sensors for wearables & health tech. Read the news story here: bit.ly/43DldXN
June 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Cambridge engineers tackle robot dexterity in £57m ARIA programme. Details here: bit.ly/4mKJEKe
June 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Great news from Cambridge’s Electrical Engineering Division 🎉
Dr Amparo Güemes and PhD student Ruben Ruiz-Mateos have been recognised by @wcsim for breakthroughs in bioelectronics and wearable health tech.

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#CambridgeEngineering #WCSIM #WearableTech
Electrical engineers welcomed into the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM)
The WCSIM is a charitable community of scientists, engineers and students. The livery company regularly awards grants and scholarships to selected students to support them with their studies. Beloe Fe...
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May 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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A big leap for quantum tech: Cambridge engineers 3D-print nanoring polymer wires to redirect photons with precision. Scalable, reliable, and built for the future of photonics.
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#QuantumTech #Photonics #3DPrinting #CambridgeEngineering
May 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🧠💡 Heat hack for bioelectronics? Cambridge researchers have developed a simple thermal trick to enhance the performance of a promising material for brain–computer interfaces and medical implants.
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#Neurotech #Bioelectronics #CambridgeEngineering #MedicalDevices
April 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Big moment for 🇨🇦🇬🇧 tech ties!
Cambridge welcomed a Canadian delegation focused on #Photonics, #Semiconductors & #QuantumTech. Hosted by Prof. Andrea Ferrari, with support from @InnovateUK & Canada’s High Commission.
NEWS STORY: bit.ly/3YmfFO8
#Canada #Graphene #R&D #DeepTech #Innovation
April 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Cambridge University spin-out CamGraPhIC secures €25M to advance graphene-based tech for energy-efficient AI and high-speed data: bit.ly/photonic-cir... #AI #Graphene #Innovation
University spin-out secures funding to improve AI energy efficiency and bandwidth
A University of Cambridge spin-out company working to improve AI efficiency and bandwidth has raised €25 million in new funding.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Working on Technical Area 1, their ultimate goal is to improve the skills and dexterity of robots to create vastly more useful machines. Check out the portfolio so far: link.aria.org.uk/rd-creators-bluesky (2/2)
Robot Dexterity
Backed by £57m, this programme aims to transform robotic capabilities and unlock a step change in human productivity.
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March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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From developing a next-gen electronic skin for robots, to crafting novel tech for muscle-like actuation, introducing the next seven teams we’re funding in Robot Dexterity. (1/2)
March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Congratulations to Professor Daping Chu on being named a 2025 Fellow of @OpticaWorldwide! 🌟 This honour recognises his outstanding contributions to photonics and display technologies. We’re proud of his pioneering work! 👏 bit.ly/4brastO

#Photonics #Optics #Engineering #Research #AcademicExcellence
March 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Can wearable tech help treat sleep disorders more effectively?

@Cambridge_Eng explores how biometric sensors & AI are transforming diagnosis—faster, more accurate, & less invasive.

Read more: bit.ly/412qUM7

#SleepScience #AI #Wearables #CambridgeResearch #FutureOfMedicine
A deep learning–enabled smart garment for accurate and versatile monitoring of sleep conditions in daily life | PNAS
In wearable smart systems, continuous monitoring and accurate classification of different sleep-related conditions are critical for enhancing sleep...
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February 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🚀 Breakthrough in strain sensing! A new biomimetic sensor achieves omnidirectional hypersensitivity & precise strain detection—transforming engineering, healthcare, robotics & more. Read more: bit.ly/410dj9k #Engineering #Sensors #Innovation #Cambridge
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February 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Working with Profs Sun and Cai, we developed a tunable vdW optoelectronic interface that identifies materials without complex spectral reconstruction, ideal for compact, cost-effective #2D material based #spectrometers @eng.cam.ac.uk @cambridge-ee.bsky.social

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Miniaturized spectral sensing with a tunable optoelectronic interface
An electrically tunable compact optoelectronic interface functions as a spectral sensor, achieving material identification.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Exciting news: The UK joins Europe's first open-access photonics pilot line, building a pioneering ecosystem for photonic integrated circuits. Learn more at: www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
#Photonics #Innovation #TechDevelopment #Semiconductors #Graphene #Research #Collaboration #ScienceNews
Cambridge to trial cutting-edge semiconductor technologies for wider use in major European project
The University of Cambridge is one of two UK participants named as part of the PIXEurope consortium, a collaboration between research organisations from across
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January 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM