Cambridge University Engineering Department (CUED) (Cambridge)

United Kingdom / England / Cambridge / Trumpington Street, 1
 faculty of engineering, University of Cambridge
The Department of Engineering is the largest department in the University of Cambridge, representing approximately 10% of the University's activities by the majority of common metrics, and is one of Europe's largest integrated engineering departments. It achieves the highest standards in both research and teaching. Its international reputation attracts the best students, academics, sponsors and partners from around the world.

Mailing address: Cambridge University, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)1223 3 32600
Fax: +44 (0)1223 3 32662
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Coordinates:   52°11'52"N   0°7'12"E

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  • CUED has produced some of the world's most distinguished engineers, including Sir Charles Parsons, inventor of the steam turbine, Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the het engine, Sir Harry Ricardo, inventor of the two-stroke petrol engine and the world's leading authority in the development of the internal combustion engine, and Sir John Baker, the inventor of the revolutionary Morrison air-raid shelter and developer of the plastic theory of metals. The main building on the site is named in honour of Sir John. The CUED has also been the source of the scanning electron microscope, geotechnical engineering, and computer aided design
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