The latest issues of our quarterly eNewsletters, Alumni Matters, are now available! Click the links below to read more about the latest news and thought-leadership happening at Cranfield and check out some of the highlights below.
Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing version
Highlights from this issue:
More robots please! UK businesses need to embrace automation, or risk being left behind
If UK businesses don’t step up their efforts in the adoption of automation and robotics, we risk being left behind as move into Industry 4.0. This article discusses the benefits and barriers for businesses when it comes to adopting emerging technology, how companies can navigate the complex challenges and uncertainty for the workforce and what wider adoption of automation means for the skillsets required by engineers.
Human-like learning, machine-like precision: the future of Autonomous Systems
As our use of Autonomous Systems grows, so does our reliance on them to perform a range of complex functions. The paradigm shift we face is to wider application of Artificial Intelligence.
Taking flight: an update on the NFLC campaign
There have been some exciting developments in the campaign and we are now just over two-thirds of the way towards our goal. Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far.
Cranfield Defence and Security version
Highlights from this issue:
COVID-19 and cyber-attacks: how to protect your data
Measures to contain COVID-19 have seen a sudden shift to increased remote working. Dr Duncan Hodges warns that with this change, comes risk. Find out how you can protect your data.
The value of Chartered Status for defence professionals
The Cranfield MSc in Programme and Project Management now has Recognised Assessment status from the Association of Project Management. Dr Pete Ito discusses the value of seeking Chartered Status for defence professionals.
The UK armed forces and COVID-19
Roger Crook, Lecturer in Defence Acquisition and Logistics, with a background in the Armed Forces, comments on what the role of the UK military may be in tackling COVID-19.
Cranfield School of Management version
How to walk a mile in her shoes
What are the factors that contribute to being a successful female entrepreneur? Cranfield alumni share their perspectives on being a woman in entrepreneurship.
Culture eats technology for breakfast
Dealing with uncertainty and ensuring that the right investments are being made for future success must be the topic of concern for all senior management teams.
A new supply chain approach for rising urbanisation
Urbanisation is increasing and the rapid change is affecting how we shop and how goods are delivered – is this a case of out with the old and in with the new?
Water, Energy and Environment version
Highlights from this issue:
Managing our coastlines for resilience
Decision-making and environmental management in coastal areas requires the ability to understand and quantify the variability of change and deformation of beaches and cliffs, how can we do this?
Leading the way on implementing nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions (NBS) is a term used to describe alternative and non-traditional approaches to environmental issues, and Cranfield is researching and helping to implement NBS on the ground
Low-carbon hydrogen - project examines new technology
The HyPER project will construct a state-of-the-art 1.5 MWth pilot plant at Cranfield to test an innovative hydrogen production technology that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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