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Inside the Rheological Microfluidic Lab
August 6, 2020 | Dr Francesco Del Giudice
Last year I was awarded a grant from the EPSRC for research that will form the basis for transforming the accuracy of detection for diseases. Following this I was able to establish the “Rheological Microfluidic” lab within IMPACT. Our vision is to transform the healthcare diagnostic using biocompatible polymer solutions.
International Women in Engineering Day – Dr Grazia Todeschini
June 23, 2020 | Dr Grazia Todeschini
My love for science first, and electrical engineering later, brought me to travel to many places, starting from a small village in Northern Italy to Milan, to the Unites States, to Swansea, and to many other places in between.
#FrontLineFaceShields: How an IMPACT Supported Community Project is Helping the NHS
May 5, 2020 | Dr Grazia Todeschini
When the coronavirus pandemic struck, many researchers within the fields of science, medicine and engineering looked for ways their skills could be utilised to support healthcare professionals when dealing with this unprecedented pressure on the NHS frontline. Like many, IMPACT Senior Fund Development Officer, Dr Dimitris Pletsas knew of the possibilities of using 3D printers […]
Reducing the cost of energy from Offshore Wind Turbines: An experimental study of very thick flatback airfoils
March 11, 2020 | Dr Marinos Manolesos
The use of Offshore Wind Turbines as a clean and renewable source of energy is well known. The ability to harness the power of wind that is produced out at sea means there is an unlimited and non-polluting source that has the additional benefits of being able to support much larger unit capacities and sizes […]
In Pictures: First Minister Launches IMPACT
February 21, 2020 |
IMPACT was officially launched by Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM, First Minister of Wales, at a special ceremony on Thursday 6th February.
Lottie Revisits IMPACT
November 29, 2019 | Dr Cinzia Giannetti Professor Sondipon Adhikari
It has been a year since Lottie last visited IMPACT on her #WESLottieTour and what a difference!
Constructing Our Living Wall
August 8, 2019 |
It isn’t news that plants are good for cities. Trapping particulate pollution and gasses, absorbing excess rainfall, reducing noise, cooling the air on sunny days; urban vegetation provides us with a range of so-called ecosystem services.
Marking the Completion of IMPACT
July 31, 2019 |
On Thursday 5th July, IMPACT celebrated the completion of building works with a staff launch event and annual summer barbecue.
International Women in Engineering Day – Building Smart Things
June 21, 2019 | Dr Cinzia Giannetti
As a young girl I had always loved science and especially Mathematics. My dad, now retired, used to work as a telecommunications technician for the Italian Navy.
Celebrating Global Wind Day – 15th June
June 13, 2019 | Dr Marinos Manolesos
In celebration of Global Wind Day (15th June), we take a look at the custom built wind tunnel which forms part of the state-of-the-art facilities here at IMPACT.