Diamond Jubilee

Come and join us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh!

The appointment of Prof. Kenneth G. Denbigh to the Chair of Chemical Technology in the academic year 1955-1956 marks the beginning of Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.

60 years later, the discipline continues to grow with currently 421 undergraduate students and 21 academics.

The School of Engineering continues to invest in the discipline and the complete refurbishment of the teaching laboratories is underway with an investment of over £500k.

1956-2016: 60 years of Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh

To celebrate, we are hosting the following events throughout our jubilee year in Chemical Engineering:

Chemical Engineering Diamond Jubilee Closing Event: Prof. Brandani's Inaugural Lecture

Energy, Exergy and How We Can Achieve a Low Carbon Economy

  • Monday, 19th September 2016 – 5:30pm
  • Swann Lecture Theatre, Swann Building

Chemical Engineering Diamond Jubilee Ball

Lunchtime Jubilee Discussion

Engineers to the Rescue!  Can we help the Paris Climate Deal succeed?

  • Wednesday, 9th March 2016 – 1pm
  • Classroom 2, Sanderson Building

  • Contact: You can book in for the event using the event booking channel on MyEd. (optional)

 E-mail:     Julia Zaenker, s1301525@ed.ac.uk

Chemical Engineering Alumni Event

An all-day event to celebrate our glorious history, our vibrant present, and our exciting future! The event will culminate with a Burns supper and Ceilidh at the Edinburgh Academy.

3rd Chemical Engineering Diamond Jubilee Keynote Lecture, Prof Phillip Westmoreland (NC State/ Imperial College London)

"To Biofuel or Not To Biofuel; Is That the Question?"

2nd Chemical Engineering Diamond Jubilee Keynote Lecture, Prof Jarka Glassey

"Chemical engineering education: Active learning and effectiveness of teaching."

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Chemical Engineering Diamond Jubilee 1st Keynote Lecture: Professor Geoff Maitland

"Avoiding major climate change in a cleaner fossil fuels world: the challenges and opportunities for (chemical) engineers and governments."

 

Denbigh Networking Dinner

Chemical Engineering Jubilee BBQ

Please look at the news section for further updates on the past and future events.

60 years of Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh
60 years of Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh