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
Why should everybody learn Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not science fiction. It is around us now (e.g., for automatic plate number recognition, credit-card fraud detection), and it is here to remain. AI is also not just one technology, but a range of technologies inspired by everything from how the brain works to how ants find food. These allow computers to appear intelligent and apply more focused processing power than the human brain can produce, though usually only to narrowly defined tasks. This is why AI technology has become so important to the modern economy. AI is here and working now.
Dr Anne Nortcliffe shortlisted for Engineering Talent Award celebrating inspiring leaders
Dr Anne Nortcliffe, the University’s first Head of School for Engineering, Technology and design, has been nominated for an Engineering Talent Award. The awards raise the profile of the engineering […]
International Women in Engineering Day 2021: Our female engineering heroes
This year, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates female engineering heroes. We celebrate ours at Canterbury Christ Church University.
International Women in Engineering Day 2021: Our academics’ heroes
We are very lucky to have our own female engineering heroes at Canterbury Christ Church – our academics. Of course, they have individuals who they look up to and who […]
Why I Chose to Study… An MEng Over a BEng
by Oliver King, Year 2 Chemical Engineering student (MEng), Canterbury Christ Church University I am a second year Chemical Engineering student at Canterbury Christ Church University. When applying for university […]
Why I Chose to Study… Computer Science
by Reem Khider, Year 1 Computer Science student, Canterbury Christ Church University The ability of computers to impact on nearly everything in our life always amazed me and gave me […]
Why I Chose to Study… Computing
by Lewis Warner, Year 1 Computing student, Canterbury Christ Church University I knew I always wanted to become a teacher and, at 26 years of age, the time was right […]