The Latest Breaking News from Cranfield University

UK universities warn of cuts for impoverished students if dire funding issues continue

Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll

The Guardian - UK · May 24

King’s College London and Cranfield University to merge into new ‘global’ institution

The two universities will become a unified entity in the next 14 months

The Independent UK · May 14

UK universities confirm merger plans to ‘compete with the best in the world’

King's College London and Cranfield University have announced plans to merge, aiming to create an "extraordinarily powerful" and "global" institution. An agreement has been signed, with the merger targeted for August 2027, which will see Cranfield become part of King's College London. Leaders from both universities stated the move will…

The Independent UK · May 14

Patrick McKeown obituary

Precision engineer whose unit at Cranfield University helped develop scanners, tiny integrated circuits and the mirrors of the James Webb space telescope

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

Autosport · Nov 29, 2024

Quicker flights promised as pledge made to modernise UK airspace

The highways in the sky were originally mapped in 1946

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

WWII Pilot’s Remains Found 80 Years Later, Bringing Closure To Family

British scientists uncover body of 2nd Lt Gilbert Haldeen Myers, missing since 1943 bomber crash in Italy

Zenger · Nov 15, 2023

Producing beef requires a ton of water

"Using large amounts of water to produce beef has been driving water scarcity in the western US . . ."

Salon · Jun 27, 2023

Gander app shortlisted in Earthshot Prize for preventing food waste

The app lets consumers know of reduced-to-clear food in their locality

Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2023

South West business leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2023

The awards for 2023 have been announced and include a number of influential business figures from across the West Country

Birmingham Post · Jun 16, 2023