International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2024 is a celebration of the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world. This year, we focus on promoting gender diversity and inclusivity […]
Product Design Engineering Case Study – Quiet Category Pickleball Racquet ProjectÂ
In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of Product Design Engineering (PDE), practical, real-world projects provide invaluable experience and insights to budding engineers. At CCCU, our BEng PDE module for Human […]
Reflecting on the Engineering Excellence Programme Celebrations
May 22nd was an extraordinary day filled with insightful events, inspiring speeches, and dynamic interactions. Held at the Verena Holmes building, the event was meticulously planned to foster learning, networking, […]
Inspiring Minds through Industry 4.0 and Immersive Technologies
Over 60 key-stage 4 students visited CCCU on Saturday 23rd April as part of the Inspiring Minds outreach program, taking place through Spring 2024. Students took part in an interactive […]
The Impact of CDIO: Empowering Students and Strengthening Industry Connections at Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Chrich Church University’s commitment to the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework is significantly enhancing both the educational experiences of students and their career prospects. Through a series of successful projects and […]
Celebrating the Success of the Inaugural WISE Event and Looking Ahead to August
We are thrilled to share that the inaugural Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) event at Discovery Park in February was a resounding success! We extend our deepest gratitude to […]
Empowering Women in Science and Engineering: Join the SE WISE Hub
Welcome to the South-East WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Hub at Canterbury Christ Church University, a dynamic platform designed to empower, inspire, and educate women in the fields of […]
EDI in Computing
According to the UCAS statistics for the 2021 application cycle (UCAS, 2021), 314604 males applied to university, compared with 434965 females. While subject areas such as computing are dominated by male students, this statistic shows that males must be missing out in other areas, particularly the humanities and social sciences. Whilst these areas are not typically considered to be as high paying as STEM subjects, the soft skills learned and cultivated in them are invaluable and necessary when leaving higher education to enter employment.
Engineers tackle rugby injuries
Injuries to the human skin account for some of the highest percentages of injuries in rugby. These injuries also often go under-reported as the players tend to continue playing even after suffering these injuries. But the biggest question is how can anyone test the protective equipment and if they really help reduce the risk of injuries to the human skin