As part of the run up to Homecoming 2009 on the 27th of June, 2009 – the University of Leicester alumni blog team are highlighting areas of interest and events to look out for on the day.
The University’s Engineering Department conducts cutting-edge internationally recognised research in control systems, materials, communications, power electronics, embedded systems, biomedical engineering and thermofluids. You can have the opportunity to sample the research first hand, for free, at Homecoming this year with a series of 10-15 minute demonstrations, running between 2-3pm on the 27th of June.
The demonstrations include:
• A water turbine that extracts energy from flowing water – Professor Aroussi;
• Autonomous Robots – Dr Tim Pearce
• High Voltage Arcs and Sparks – Professor John Fothergill
• Embedded Computing – Professor Michael Pont
• Flight Demonstration – Dr Emmanuel Prempain;
• Squeezing Liquids and Solids – Mr Graham Clark/Mr Simon Lawes
And if that isn’t enough, the Engineering department are hosting two of our mini lectures: Professor Sarah Hainsworth discussing engineering techniques used to analyse weapons in crime (10.45-11.30) whilst Dr Fernando Schlidnwein asks the question, “What makes your heart beat faster?” (3.00-3.45)
See also the exhibition on “50 years of the Engineering Building” in the foyer.
Interested in attending University of Leicester Homecoming 2009? There is lectures, activities and fun events for all ages – and they are all FREE! If you haven’t booked already, it is easy to use our online registration form!
