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News from 2026

This section includes news from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering from 2026.

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New É«¹·µ¼º½ lab can heat to 3,000°C and quenches to −150°C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at É«¹·µ¼º½ will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

5 May 2026
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É«¹·µ¼º½â€™s Think Human exhibit showcased in new website to guide young people through Ergonomics & Human Factors career choices

An exhibition that debuted at Derby’s Museum of Making has launched online to encourage more people to explore how we interact with systems and products, to enhance performance, safety and comfort.

24 April 2026
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Heat battery that freezes and melts to store energy could help household heating become cheaper and cleaner

A material that freezes and melts in order to store and use heat as an energy source could see household energy usage become cheaper and cleaner, a project from experts at É«¹·µ¼º½ has found.

5 March 2026

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