Durham University
Engineering Society
Welcome
Welcome to the DUES website. The Durham University Engineering Society is a student run society with the aim of promoting further interest in Engineering to members of the School of Engineering through the organisation of Careers Presentations, Company Visits, Projects and other related activities.
This website contains information about what the Society does and is updated regularly. However, if you cannot find the information you are looking for or you would like to make any suggestions about activities you think DUES should be involved with, please contact us.
Page Last Updated: 16th November 2009
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OSCI produces analogue modelling specThe Open SystemC Initiative (OSCI) has the first full version of the analogue and mixed-signal simulation extensions to the SystemC language.
Monday 8th March 2010 00:00:00 GMT +0000
Startup develops MEMS process for regular chips
A Barcelona-based startup claims to have developed a way of building micromachined sensors and switches using conventional fab processes rather than the specialised and expensive methods used by conventional MEMS devices.
Monday 8th March 2010 00:00:00 GMT +0000
LCD monitor market grew in 2009 despite recession
Unit shipments of LCD monitors increased by 3.8 per cent in 2009, a far better result than vendors expected in the dark days of January 2009, according to iSuppli.
Thursday 4th March 2010 00:00:00 GMT +0000
BBC News | Technology | UK Edition
Hard drive evolution could hit XPHard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.
Tuesday 9th March 2010 11:29:38 GMT +0000
Porn net domain name plan revived
A plan to create a .xxx net domain for adult content will be revisited three years after it was rejected by internet regulators.
Tuesday 9th March 2010 11:51:07 GMT +0000
Nanotech 'fuse' for novel battery
A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers.
Tuesday 9th March 2010 17:17:28 GMT +0000
BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition
LHC fault forces 2011 shutdownThe Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Wednesday 10th March 2010 00:19:18 GMT +0000
Ancient eggshell yields its DNA
The eggshells of long-dead and extinct species are a particularly good source to find preserved DNA, researchers say.
Wednesday 10th March 2010 00:22:57 GMT +0000
Nanotech 'fuse' for novel battery
A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers.
Tuesday 9th March 2010 17:17:28 GMT +0000