Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

03/06/2026

Annually, an estimated 69 million people worldwide sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), making it the leading cause of death and disability in people younger than 40 years – it exceeds the combined global burden of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.

TBI needs to be urgently prioritised on the world health agenda, argue researchers from the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences Cambridge, who are working together as part of the Global Coalition for TBI.

TBI is fundamentally a systems problem. The injury itself may be acute, but its consequences ripple across health, education, employment, housing and social welfare, and for many, for a lifetime. TBI doesn't just change one life; it reshapes the lives of families, carers and entire communities. Engineering has a critical role to play in designing the systems that can actually respond to that complexity.

Annually, an estimated 69 million people worldwide sustain a TBI, making it the leading cause of death and disability in people younger than 40 years – it exceeds the combined global burden of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. TBI can impact anyone at any age, with the potential for lifelon...

01/06/2026

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Join students from across the University for the Cambridge Student Summit – a day of interactive discussions, workshops, and student-led conversations with local leaders and community organisations.

📅 Thursday 18 June, 9.30am–4pm�
📍 Cambridge Guildhall�
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27/05/2026

Congratulations to Professor Malcolm Smith, who has been elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society.

Malcolm is Professor of Control Engineering in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge. His research is in the theory and practice of control engineering. He has made fundamental contributions across a range of topics in control theory, including H-infinity control, robustness and the gap metric, foundations of systems theory, nonlinear systems, delay systems, adaptive control and filtering, passive network synthesis, and suspension systems. His work is characterised by sharp results which highlight fundamental limits. His research on active and passive suspensions led him to propose a novel mechanical device and concept, coined the ‘inerter’, which made a significant impact in F1 racing and motorsport, and is now extensively researched for a wide variety of applications.

“It is an extraordinary honour to be elected as a Fellow of this esteemed learned society,” he said. “I am conscious of a debt to many people, to my students, for their brilliance and dedication and the enriching experience of our shared journey of discovery, to all who supported me so generously in my University and College and the institutions I have been associated with, and to the exceptional colleagues in academia and industry who I was most fortunate to be able to collaborate with over many years, and whose contribution to my work cannot be overstated.”

The new Fellows and Foreign Members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Dorothy Hodgkin. “I am delighted to welcome this newest group of exceptional scientists to the Fellowship of the Royal Society,” said...

27/05/2026

Medwards Alumna Dr Laura Hobbs and Bye-fellow Dr Brandon G. Smith advance landmark policy action

20/05/2026

Gates Cambridge Scholar-elect Dr Lengwe Sinkala’s journey from medical school to the International Health Systems Group at the University of Cambridge is driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to child .

As she prepares for a in – the next step on her journey – Dr Sinkala will research how surgical services can be redesigned to be more , responsive and supportive for children.

👉 READ MORE: https://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/gates-cambridge-class-2026-introducing-dr-lengwe-sinkala

This PhD , which will begin in October, has been motivated by Dr Sinkala’s earlier experience working in a busy paediatric surgical department in .

She explains: “We received a high volume of referrals from rural hospitals across the Copperbelt province. On some ward rounds, I would see up to 80 patients in a single day. It was a demanding environment but also one that gave me a deep, practical understanding of how the system functions under pressure.

“During this time, I encountered a wide range of paediatric surgical cases, including children with conditions such as hydrocephalus (a build-up of fluid in the brain), as well as children who presented with neurodivergent differences.

“What became increasingly clear was that while care was being delivered, the system was not always designed to fully meet the needs of every child, particularly those requiring more tailored approaches.

“In many ways, my PhD will be a culmination of my clinical experiences, my work in the community, and a growing awareness of what a more thoughtful, patient-centred system design could mean for children and their families.”

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20/05/2026

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

How can you get the most out of a Cambridge Open Day? 🤔

This year's Open Days take place on 9 and 10 July 📆

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19/05/2026

Thinking about postgraduate study at Cambridge as an international student? 🤔

Our international postgraduate funding webinar series is a deep dive into our scholarships and awards available to international students, including opportunities from Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, and regional partners.

Don't miss the opportunity to understand your funding options and join the session in your time zone! ⏰

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19/05/2026

What role can students play in the future of Cambridge? 💭

Join fellow Cambridge University students for the Cambridge Student Summit – an interactive day of discussions, workshops and student-led conversations exploring the issues shaping the city.

This is your chance to hear from local leaders and community organisations, share your own perspectives, connect with other students, and explore how you can make a positive impact in Cambridge.

📅 Thursday 18 June, 9.30am-4pm
📍 Cambridge Guildhall
🎫 Free to attend (spaces limited)
🍴 Lunch and refreshments provided

Book your space now through the link in the comments 🔗

This event is open to Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University students, and delivered in collaboration with Cambridge SU, Anglia Ruskin University, Union ARU and Long Road Sixth Form College 🤝