Solar energy is now the world’s cheapest source of power, a Surrey study finds
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Energy and Environment Materials, researchers from […]
Sustainable shipping: University of Brighton investigates renewable energy solutions for UK ports
Brighton researchers have teamed up with Newhaven Port to explore how renewable energy can support cleaner shipping & reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The UK has a long-standing history as a maritime nation and relies heavily on the sector, with 95% of imports (by weight) arriving by sea. In 2019, the sector supported 227,100 jobs […]
Surrey research finds bird-inspired drones could reshape the future of drone innovation
A new type of drone, inspired by the aerial precision of birds of prey, could one day navigate through dense city skyscrapers to deliver our packages or inspect hard-to-reach offshore wind farms, thanks to pioneering research from the University of Surrey. Engineers are developing fixed-wing, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of performing agile manoeuvres, such […]
Surrey University named as finalist in TIGA UK Games Industry awards
Surrey University has been named a finalist in the ‘Best Educational Institution’ category of the TIGA Games Industry awards for 2025. The nomination recognises the University’s success in forging new collaborations between academia, top games developers, indie studios, and gamers. Guildford, home of the university, is widely recognised as the UK’s ‘Hollywood of Video Games’, and […]
UK Space Chair joins Surrey Space Institute to lead UK Space Agency liaison
The Chair of trade body, UKspace, and founder of In-Space Missions, Doug Liddle, has been appointed as Professor in Practice at the University of Surrey to help lead the newly established Surrey Space Institute. Doug brings over three decades of experience in the space sector to the role, much of it in industry, and an extensive […]
Acron Aviation installs new Airbus Full Flight Simulator
Acron Aviation is proud to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its London Training Center (LTC) in Crawley’s Manor Royal, significantly expanding training capacity and reinforcing its commitment to meeting the growing demand for commercial pilot training in the region. This milestone device is particularly notable as it represents Acron Aviation’s […]
World-first audio research facilities are coming to Surrey
A new national audio hub featuring world-first acoustic facilities is being built at the University of Surrey, thanks to £2.2 million in funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The facilities will allow researchers to simulate almost any listening environment on Earth, from a quiet living room or modern office to a […]
University of Surrey launches Space Institute to drive the UK’s small satellite boom
This significant strategic establishment at the University aims to bolster the UK’s burgeoning small satellite sector and respond to the urgent need for faster research, innovation and skilled talent. This includes converting the University’s 45-year small satellite leadership into mission-ready solutions for climate, resilience and secure global connectivity. Importantly, for the diverse community of local […]
Sussex joins new ‘ResearchPlus’ collaborative to give leading research-focused universities a collective voice
The University of Sussex has announced that it is one of 10 leading research-focused universities that will form a new strategic partnership. ResearchPlus is a new collaborative of research-focused universities, whose primary aim is to strengthen the UK’s research and innovation base to advance the common good. It will give a collective voice to universities […]
Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
A new project is turning waste from Europe’s olive mills into sustainable bioplastics, clean energy and plant-boosting compounds. OLinWASTE brings together nine partners from across the continent, with the University of Surrey playing a key role in optimising biorefinery operations. As the world’s largest producer of olive oil, the EU faces a significant environmental challenge […]