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Heads of department extend their tenure

Chemical Engineering and EEE to have same Heads for next couple of years

The Heads of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering have both accepted an extension of their roles.

Professor Andrew Livingston FREng has accepted an extension to his appointment as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering to 30 September 2016. He has been Head of Department since 2008.

Professor Peter Cheung hasaccepted an extension of his appointment as Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to 30 September 2015. Professor Cheung was first appointed Head of Department in 2008 and appointed Deputy Principal (Teaching) in the Faculty of Engineering in 2011.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held annually on February 11th and implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, this initiative promotes full and equal participation and recognition of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  About the event

By Cristina Carrillo