An overview of Tourette’s Syndrome
If I write the word ‘Tourettes’, the first thing you will likely think about is swearing. That's not unusual because in the popular media it's normally the first thing that's mentioned when someone comments on ...
My Commonwealth scholarship experience
My name is Benson Mungai a postgraduate student at Cranfield University pursuing an MSc course in Water and Wastewater Engineering. Before coming to Cranfield, I was optimistic about securing a professional job after graduating ...
Sustainability: Why it’s ok not to have all the answers
“Profit is a good thing,” states Cranfield Emeritus Professor David Grayson emphatically. “I’m a big believer in capitalism and market economies. I just want businesses to be producing true profits based on the true ...
The rain falls on everyone, but drought hits the most marginalised worst
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently reported that we will experience an increased frequency of climate-induced disasters such as famines and droughts and humanitarian crises like displacements, with Africa being singled out ...
Amazing experience flying onboard the NFLC Saab 340B
The Flight Experience module is one of the most awaited events by Aerospace Vehicle Design MSc students. A cold and cloudy Tuesday in January was the day when we had the opportunity to board ...
Unlocking the secrets of ancient technology with science: the new Cranfield Archaeological Science MSc
We are a society that is very much intertwined with our ‘things’ – they mediate all our relationships. But why do people adopt certain technologies, and reject others? What motivates societies to choose new ...
A flying visit from Diamondo Earthrounding promoting sustainable aviation
As the world works to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through various initiatives such as the introduction of grants and commissions for research advancement toward the further use of sustainable aviation fuel, Diamondo Earthrounding ...
1,000th Cranfield Defence and Security staff publication added to CERES!
We are very excited and proud to announce that the 1,000th Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) staff publication has been uploaded to CERES, our institutional repository. Dicken L, Knock C, Carr D, Beckett S. (2022) ...
A view from inside the Energy Entrepreneurship module
I'm Wayne Coulter, Marketing Manager in the School of Water, Energy and Environment here at Cranfield University. As part of my job I work with our students to produce content that tells the story ...
Is airport retail digital transformation just another example of “Shiny-Object Syndrome”?
The high street retail environment has changed out of all proportions in recent years with major stalwarts like Debenhams and House of Fraser going out of business, challenged by the allure, simplicity, and low ...