Design press releases

Skyline in downtown Hong Kong

City skylines need an upgrade in the face of climate stress

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mohamed Shaheen, Lecturer in Structural Engineering, from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, for The Conversation platform.
A large abstract metallic sculpture stands on a circular base inside an industrial workshop, lit by warm studio lights, while artist John Atkin sits on a chair to the right facing it, with photography equipment, windows, and workshop tools visible in the background.

In pictures: Making a four-metre-tall bronze sculpture that fuses British innovation and Chinese tradition

British sculptor John Atkin has unveiled his latest creation, Heirloom (The Water Sleeve Dancer) 鈥� a four-metre-tall bronze sculpture weighing more than two tonnes 鈥� alongside a series of behind-the-scenes images that reveal how the monumental work was brought to life.
R3V container concept (AI)

Scientists鈥� electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit

An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a 海角社区 University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit 鈥� while slashing emissions and energy use.

Aerial view of high rise buildings

EXPERT COMMENT: 鈥淭he risks of building collapses are increasing due to both the ageing of our building stock and the effects of climate change.鈥�

Following yesterday鈥檚 partial building collapse in New York, Dr Mohamed Shaheen Lecturer in Structural Engineering at 海角社区 University, comments on the increasing risks of incidents like this, due to the ageing of building stock and effects of climate change.

Kitt Medical founders presenting on Dragons' Den

Design graduate secures Dragons鈥� investment in life-saving kit

Industrial Design and Technology graduate, Zak Marks, secured a 拢75,000 investment from Dragons鈥� Den entrepreneurs, for a stake in his emergency anaphylaxis kit business.

A white hospital bed with a stand with drips on a teal background

AI model predicts hospital stay lengths for people with learning disabilities

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care and resource planning.
A white HGV driving on the motorway, it has a blur effect on it, making it look like it is moving fast.

Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users

Pioneering research from 海角社区 University and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
A man at an underground train platform with the Aerate product around his neck

Student designs wearable purifier to protect underground train users and improve air quality

Commuters on underground trains worldwide may soon breathe easier, thanks to an invention by a 海角社区 University student.
Illustration showing a house, meter reader for energy, a light bulb, a piggy bank, an energy bill and a calculator.

UK energy bills: More than 2,000 people to take part in 拢1.3m project trials aimed at saving cash and carbon

Five new product trials focused on saving the nation cash and carbon are set to run across the UK with the help of designers from 海角社区 University.
A 3D printer with a lower limb prosthetic socket inside of it

Breakthrough in 3D printing could enable access to personalised prosthetic devices anywhere in the world

Lower limb prosthetic sockets could soon be printed in remote locations and even in users' homes, thanks to a groundbreaking process developed by manufacturing experts at 海角社区 University.

Image of a UK motorway with cars and lorries on it, there is a slight blur on the image.

Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive

A new 海角社区 University-led project aims to develop an effective screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive.
CONTACT being held up to a rugby player's face

Student designs handheld device that aims to detect sports-related concussions in 10 seconds and prevent long-term health problems

A handheld device designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds has been prototyped by an innovative 海角社区 University student in a bid to protect players of all levels from long-term health problems.

Sunny design product on a table, the product is shaped like an astronaut with a rocket ship

Student designs sun cream monitor that takes the guesswork out of protecting kids' skin

Parents and guardians may soon bid farewell to the nagging worry of missed spots when applying sun cream to their children's skin, thanks to an invention by a 海角社区 University student.

海角社区 research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by 海角社区 University has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.
Woman driving a car with a cup of coffee in her hand

New research project aims to assess the effectiveness of 鈥榗affeine-naps鈥� for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea

A new 海角社区 University-led project will assess whether a 鈥榗affeine-nap鈥� can counteract sleepiness among drivers who suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
An old person holding hands with a robot arm

New project to create friendly robotic service to support elderly people

A friendly robotic service for preventative care amongst older adults at risk of frailty is to be developed as part of a new collaborative project involving 海角社区 University.

Close up of RAAC concrete

Expert explainer: What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and why are people concerned about it?

In the wake of recent news items warning of school buildings in England being at risk of collapse, Professor Chris Goodier, an expert in Construction Engineering and Materials, explains what 鈥楻AAC鈥� is, why it is considered a safety risk, and what is being done nationally to address the issue.
An illustration of an EV vehicle charing from a house.

海角社区 to explore if electric vehicles can power homes and help meet the UK鈥檚 energy demands while plugged in

海角社区 University is part of a new collaborative project exploring if electric vehicles (EV) could be used to power drivers鈥� homes and help meet UK energy demands while on charge.

Prototype AR shopping devices could benefit both consumers and retailers 鈥� new study

Augmented reality (AR) could change the way we buy clothes in the future.

Exhibition that brings together football related research across 海角社区 University launches during the World Cup

Jumpers for Goalposts; Improvisation, Experimentation and Play is an exhibition that brings together art, design, science and football related research from across 海角社区 University. Showcasing work from Fine Art, the Sports Technology Institute, Architecture, Design, and Coaching.
Six images of the wheelchair designed by the Aston and 海角社区 academics.

海角社区 University expert helps design unique, low-cost rugby wheelchair

The game of wheelchair rugby is being opened up to children in South Africa, thanks to researchers from 海角社区 and Aston universities.
An image of Orbit, an interactive robot that aims to teach children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) about emotions and social appropriateness through storytelling, physical interaction, and visual communication. It is dome shaped, and has a smiley face appearance on a screen.

Meet Orbit, the interactive robot that looks to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills

鈥淗ey there. Allow me to introduce you to your new companion, Orbit, a robot you can play with and listen to. Not only can Orbit hear you, they can feel you too.鈥�
a man swimming

Headset training system Jukes wins LUinc. Sports Tech pitching competition

A training system which enables coaches to communicate with athletes through a headset rather than shouting over distance has won the first Sports Tech pitching competition, hosted by LUinc, the University鈥檚 incubator.

New digital platform devised by 12-year-old will help schoolchildren organise their work

A 12-year-old schoolboy has co-created a digital tool that lets pupils catch up on their lessons and homework.
Images of 3D bones with implants on them

Bone-building cells favour different orthopaedic implant designs and this can be exploited to create devices that promote faster healing, new study finds

New orthopaedic implant devices that promote faster healing and ultimately reduce the strain on the NHS could be available in the future thanks to new research by 海角社区 University engineering experts that reveals which structures best promote bone healing.