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New partnership will bring the science of behaviour to Cranfield's learning and development offering

07 Jul 2021

A new partnership between Cranfield School of Management and The Talent Enterprise will allow learners to benefit from leadership development and executive education based on scientific analysis of behaviour.

Alicen Nickson appointed Director of Research and Innovation

06 Jul 2021

Alicen Nickson has been appointed as the new Director of Research and Innovation at Cranfield University. She will take up her role in October 2021.

Andrew Medal awarded to Cranfield academic by Society of Chemical Industry

02 Jul 2021

Professor Jane Rickson, Professor of Soil Erosion and Conservation, has received the Andrew Medal award from the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) for her work in the area of 'neglected science.'

Friendship forged at Cranfield sparks collaboration to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace

01 Jul 2021

Two friends who met on the Cranfield Executive MBA are working in partnership to improve inclusivity and tackle discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.

UK-Arab collaboration in the post-pandemic world

01 Jul 2021

An upcoming virtual summit will bring together decision-makers, business and government leaders, entrepreneurs and investors from the UK and the Middle East.

Traditional summer graduation atmosphere for virtual Cranfield graduates

29 Jun 2021

Cranfield University today began five days of virtual ceremonies celebrating the achievements of its graduates.

Game-changing UK forensic science centre of excellence officially opened

21 Jun 2021

A new forensic science ‘centre of excellence’ has been officially opened at Cranfield University. The facilities at Cranfield Forensic Institute (CFI) are among some of the very best in the world and investment has been targeted in the fields of crime scene investigation, digital forensic investigation and forensic materials analysis, amongst others.

New Agri-informatics facility to help accelerate pace of digital agriculture adoption

17 Jun 2021

A new £3.2 million Agri-informatics facility has today been officially opened at Cranfield University by Rt Hon. George Eustice MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Jordan Giddings joins Cranfield as Visiting Professor to support national security work

17 Jun 2021

Jordan Giddings has joined Cranfield University as a Visiting Professor in defence and security.

Defence simulation academic receives lifetime achievement award

10 Jun 2021

Jonathan Searle, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Modelling and Simulation Group in the Centre for Simulation and Analytics at Cranfield University, has been presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the annual Defence Simulation Education and Training (DSET) event.

Mark Westwood appointed Head of the Centre of Aeronautics at Cranfield

08 Jun 2021

Mark Westwood has been appointed the new Head of the Centre of Aeronautics at Cranfield University.

Researchers to investigate impact of 'flexible furlough' on employers' attitudes to part-time working

08 Jun 2021

A research project by Cranfield School of Management will seek to determine to what extent so-called ‘flexible furlough’ during the coronavirus pandemic has increased employer openness to part-time working.

Mains to Rains website promotes steps towards sustainable gardening

04 Jun 2021

Researchers at Cranfield University have worked with colleagues at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to launch a new website aimed at saving water in the garden.

Cranfield University student shortlisted for Masters Student of the Year

04 Jun 2021

Rosie Crawford has been shortlisted for Masters Student of the Year in the Postgrad Awards 2021.

Swansong display for Cranfield's flying classroom

02 Jun 2021

Cranfield University’s Jetstream 31 aircraft will make its final public display at the Shuttleworth Trust’s Flying Festival of Britain Drive-in Airshow on Sunday 6 June.