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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Electronics news
Seizures of fake electronic goods fall as alcohol and tobacco targetedSeizures of counterfeit alcohol and tobacco by trading standards authorities have rocketed according to exclusive research conducted by E&T.
Wednesday 25th January 2012 00:00:00 GMT +0000
iPhone sales boost record Apple results
Apple posted record quarterly results after it sold a greater-than-expected 37 million iPhones worldwide in the last three months of 2011.
Wednesday 25th January 2012 00:00:00 GMT +0000
Avanade survey dispels myths of IT consumerisation
The majority of companies are adapting their IT infrastructure to accommodate employee’s personal devices, rather than restricting use, a survey has found.
Wednesday 25th January 2012 00:00:00 GMT +0000
BBC News - Technology
Facebook clickjacking legal rowThe social network and Washington State sue a marketing firm over claims that it deceived users by hiding 'Like' buttons. The firm denies the charge.
Friday 27th January 2012 22:04:55 GMT +0000
Top Euro MP quits in piracy row
A European Parliament rapporteur stands down in protest as a controversial anti-piracy agreement is signed by several countries.
Friday 27th January 2012 14:24:09 GMT +0000
Botnet suspect denies involvement
The Russian man accused by Microsoft of being behind the Kelihos botnet attack insists he is "absolutely not guilty".
Friday 27th January 2012 18:55:03 GMT +0000
BBC News - Science & Environment
'Microplastic' threat to shoresMicroscopic plastic debris from washing clothes is accumulating in the marine environment and could be entering the food chain, a study warns.
Friday 27th January 2012 17:39:37 GMT +0000
More uses for 'miracle material'
Graphene, often described as a "miracle material", can be used to distil alcohol, according to a new study in the Science journal.
Friday 27th January 2012 10:00:27 GMT +0000
Sea lions 'shot' on US west coast
At least eight sea lions have been shot dead in the US state of Washington in the past few weeks, wildlife officials say.
Saturday 28th January 2012 18:00:46 GMT +0000