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We are shining a light on the amazing project work our students do while studying with us.

From product development case studies to creating prototypes and original designs for the National Innovation Challenge, students are aiming to evolve their radical and unique ideas past theory and into practice.

Read about some of our exciting student project work and get inspired!

Valentina Vicario sitting in an engineering classroom with her cranial cooler prototype on her lap. She is wearing a striped jacket and has long brown curly hair.
Published on 13th of March 2026 at 13:30

The Cranial Cooler – Part 2: A Real-World Impact

Read story The Cranial Cooler – Part 2: A Real-World Impact
Xavier Choudhry holding his Highly Commended award for the National Innovation Challenge with Keith Smith, HRUC CEO and Konnie Huq, former Blue Peter TV presenter, and STEM ambassador. Xavier is dressed in a tuxedo.
Published on 03rd of March 2026 at 17:33

Student Innovation Spotlight: Turning Plastic Bottles into 3D Printing Filament

Read story Student Innovation Spotlight: Turning Plastic Bottles into 3D Printing Filament
HRUC National Innovation Challenge (NIC) category winner Valentina Vicario holding her trophy with Konnie Huq - BBC presenter, and STEM ambassador - as well as academic staff from Uxbridge College. They are at the National Innovation Challenge awards evening 2025.
Published on 03rd of March 2026 at 17:00

The Cranial Cooler - Part 1: Engineering Brilliance

Read story The Cranial Cooler - Part 1: Engineering Brilliance