Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

26/08/2026

Alumna Amy Shang set out to cut transport emissions and is now the CEO of the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. She is working to accelerate the world’s transition to EVs for a more sustainable, less polluted world.

Amy’s journey from PhD researcher at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), to CEO of ZHIDA TECH (ZD Energy), the world’s largest manufacturer of EV chargers, highlights the power of mission-driven learning.

Who: Dr Amy Shang, CEO at ZD Energy What: PhD from the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)’s Centre for International Manufacturing (CIM) focused on the emerging EV industry, 2010/14 Why: To accelerate the world’s transition to EVs for a more sustainable, less polluted world. Amy’s journey from ...

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Amazing to see Trust alumnus Alex Kendall making such an impact with his startup, Wayve! 🎉

Licences have been granted that could see his company's technology powering the first self-driving taxi services on the streets of London.

Originally from New Zealand, we are proud to say that Alex attended Cambridge as a Trust and Woolf Fisher Scholar.

Alex cited that the project was born out of his robotics experience during his PhD research at the University of Cambridge.

Watch Alex Kendall's inspiring interview with The Economist https://www.economist.com/insider/inside-tech/the-man-putting-self-driving-cars-on-britains-streets [paywall] or read more about his story in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/self-driving-taxis-approved-london-summer-2026-wayve-uber.

17/08/2026

Alumna Ana-Maria Marcu tells her story

14/08/2026

Congratulations to Olly S, who studied four A-Levels and is celebrating his results: Maths - A*, Further Maths - A*, Physics - A*, Chemistry - A*.
Olly joined us in Year 12 and with the support of our Sixth Form team, took part in the Outreach Programme (CHAS) at Cambridge University, which he believes helped in his preparation to apply for Cambridge. He is going on to study Engineering at Caius College Cambridge.

13/08/2026

Congratulations Kiyah-Louise, these are incredible results 👏🌟

Kiyah-Louise, a bursary student continuing on to Cambridge to study Engineering, said: “I’m most proud of myself for staying resilient, without that I wouldn’t be where I am today.

"I would say to anyone considering applying, don’t be afraid to go for opportunities. At MHSG there’s a plethora. Go for everything, chase rejection. That one ‘yes’ will propel you to where you want to be.”

We’re so proud of Kiyah, and everything she has accomplished during her time here at Manchester High School for Girls. We wish her every success in her journey going forward and cannot wait to follow her achievements beyond MHSG.
University of Cambridge

12/08/2026

A recently published interdisciplinary roadmap for asks: what is preventing today's laboratory demonstrations from becoming tomorrow's routine clinical and real-world ?

https://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/has-next-neurotechnology-revolution-started-cambridge-led-roadmap-sets-course-future

Dr Amparo Güemes, Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge, Royal Academy of Engineering and Rosetrees , Fellow of Pembroke College Cambridge, and Head of the Neuro-Metabolic Control Systems Lab, has led a collaborative effort to understand and define how this challenge can be addressed.

The answer, says Amparo and her colleagues as well as 13 other early career researchers from across the UK, lies not only in discovery but in how effectively different communities work together to translate into that can be used safely, reliably and responsibly in the real world.

" can create new devices and algorithms, but successful neurotechnologies also require clinical insight, an understanding of biological systems, regulatory expertise, capability and engagement with patients and end users," says Dr Güemes.

The roadmap has been published in the journal Science Advances.

📸: Pictured are Dr Güemes and her colleague Dr Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano, a former postdoctoral researcher in the Bioelectronics Laboratory and CEO of Polytecks.

Now imagine a student using a wearable neural interface that detects lapses in attention and dynamically adjusts the learning environment in real time to maintain focus and optimise performance. New forms of closed-loop neurotechnology could enable neurological disease to be identified and treated b...

12/08/2026

'One of the things I value most about Girton is the people. My friends have made it feel like home, and being surrounded by such talented, thoughtful, and supportive individuals has been one of the most rewarding parts of my experience. It's a privilege to learn from academics who are not only experts in their fields but genuinely passionate about sharing their knowledge. Whether in lectures, on the netball court or over dinner in halls, Girton has given me a community that encourages me to challenge myself, celebrate others' successes, and enjoy every part of university life. I'm incredibly grateful to receive this prize.'

Congratulations to Natalie M on receiving the Sir Arthur Arnold Scholarship in recognition of excellent work in Engineering at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

Photo credit: Marcell Hunyadi