University of Surrey News
The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorship to Surrey
30 January 2013
The UK Government has announced that Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey is among twelve outstanding university departments to have the prestigious title of Regius Professor bestowed upon it by The Queen to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
World Cancer Day 2013: Dispel the myths, get the facts
24 January 2013
The University of Surrey will celebrate World Cancer Day on Monday 4 February. The statistics tell us that one in three people is likely to suffer from cancer in their lifetime. However, millions are now surviving the disease thanks to advances in science and medicine, according to Hardev Pandha, the University of Surrey's professor of medical oncology.
University to host seminar on infectious equine diseases
24 January 2013
The University of Surrey will host a seminar on emerging and re-emering infectious equine diseases which will appeal to all those involved in equine related clinical disease diagnosis, control and research.
Leading architects appointed to design University’s new school of veterinary medicine
23 January 2013
The University of Surrey has appointed leading architecture firm Devereux Architects to create a masterplan for its new School of Veterinary Medicine.
Surrey enjoys a record year for student applications
18 January 2013
The University of Surrey can confirm that applications for places on undergraduate courses starting in 2013 are up 38% compared to last year. The announcement comes at a time when UCAS (the organisation dealing with university applications) announces data concerning applications nationally.
BBC Radio’s flagship political panel show to be broadcast from University
15 January 2013
The prestigious radio panel show “Any Questions?” will be broadcast from the University of Surrey this month.
Space industry pioneer to reveal the future
15 January 2013
Television presenter Maggie Philbin will introduce the University of Surrey’s pioneering space expert Sir Martin Sweeting when he delivers a prestigious lecture on the future of the burgeoning industry.
Mobile phone in space project to feature on BBC’s Stargazing Live show
8 January 2013
The University’s Surrey Space Centre is due to feature in the prime time BBC show Stargazing Live hosted by Professor Brian Cox.
World’s first environmentally friendly chilled drinks machine launches in the UK1
4 January 2013
An expert in environmental impact of energy use at the University of Surrey has worked with a drinks manufacturer to design the concept of a self-cooling drink can which can be dispensed in the world’s first green friendly free standing drinks machine.
New road scheme eases traffic congestion after first week
13 December 2012
A £4.5 million scheme to ease congestion and boost business near the University of Surrey has been completed and already eased congestion.
Top banker funds economics scholarships at the University of Surrey
6 December 2012
A leading banker at the global firm Goldman Sachs is funding an annual scholarship programme for an economics students at the University of Surrey.
The Jim O'Neill Scholarship is named after the Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management who studied at the university for his PhD.
Make a difference - become a nurse
5 December 2012
Thinking of a career in the caring profession but not sure where to begin? Like the idea of a University experience but have concerns about tuition fees? Then we may have the ideal course for you.
Racing Green Endurance - electric cars come of age
3 December 2012
If you think electric cars are useful only for short hops to the local supermarket, then the journey of the SRZero sports car might change your mind.
Palestinian experts visit the university to discuss prospects for statehood
30 November 2012
Academics from Universities in the Palestinian Territory are visiting the University of Surrey on the 4th of December for a debate on the prospects of a Palestinian state.
CLDF funds research fellowship into paediatric fatty liver disease
22 November 2012
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF), the UK’s leading charity fighting childhood liver disease, is to fund a PhD student fellowship at the University of Surrey which will look at the role of vitamin D in the progression of paediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now recognised as the most common cause of childhood liver disease in the UK.
University’s Vice Chancellor wins lifetime achievement award for his research
21 November 2012
Professor Sir Christopher Snowden, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey, has been awarded a prestigious European award for his outstanding academic work
Surrey welcomes Government investment in science innovation
21 November 2012
The University of Surrey is one of a number of leading higher education institutions to be awarded a proportion of the £60m investment from the Government to help turn best science ideas into good business – creating successful companies, growing industrial collaboration, and fostering more entrepreneurship.
New ‘virtual’ tape measure could give online clothes shoppers the perfect fit
21 November 2012
A groundbreaking web-based system that takes unprecedentedly detailed measurements of the body could revolutionise online clothes shopping.
Top spacecraft engineer appointed to University backed by world leading satellite firm
8 November 2012
World class spacecraft engineer Professor Guglielmo Aglietti has been appointed to a prestigious academic post at the University of Surrey, jointly sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL).
Young scientists of the future to flock to University
8 November 2012
Hundreds of school children get a hands-on experience in the fascinating world of science that may lead to successful careers at a special event this month.
