Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

Department of Engineering

  • Changing flight paths could slash aviation’s climate impact, study suggests

  • From Headstart to the frontiers of personalised intelligence

  • To the Moon – Cambridge alumna’s key role in historic Artemis II mission

  • Revealing the inner secrets of ancient Egyptian artefacts using a 3D imaging technique

  • New computer chip material inspired by the human brain could slash AI energy use

Undergraduate Study

Find out about our courses, the application process, and the Department's procedures for both prospective and current students.

Graduate Study

Read about the various degree programmes we offer, how to apply, funding, assessment and examination process, and other important information.

Research

Discover the six academic divisions and four strategic themes that make up our Department and learn about their research interests and the projects being carried out.

Latest news

Changing flight paths could slash aviation’s climate impact, study suggests

16 Apr 2026

Small changes to aircraft flight paths to avoid the atmospheric conditions that create condensation trails – known as contrails – could reduce aviation’s global warming impact by nearly half.

From Headstart to the frontiers of personalised intelligence

13 Apr 2026

Apurva Chitnis and Jad Esber first crossed paths through Headstart, a residential summer school programme, before going on to read Engineering at Emmanuel and Magdalene colleges. 

To the Moon – Cambridge alumna’s key role in historic Artemis II mission

07 Apr 2026

Alumna and astronaut Dr Jenni Gibbons is supporting the historic Artemis II mission – by acting as the critical voice link between the astronauts in space and the teams on the ground.