How to read the lab and coursework rota
Last updated on 26/09/2019 15:14
How to read the lecture card
Last updated on 24/08/2022 13:39
Preparing for the Week 1 Lego Mindstorms exercise
In your first week at Cambridge, you will get a flavour of real-world engineering through the medium of Lego Mindstorms NXT. Not only will it be fun, but you will also begin to appreciate the many challenges inherent in engineering system design, from gear backlash to structural rigidity and automatic control. At this stage, you will need to come up with ad hoc solutions to these challenges. In due course, you will accumulate the expertise that will allow you to tackle such problems in a more disciplined manner.
Last updated on 04/08/2022 10:30
Additional course costs non-compulsory
Centre for Languages and Inter-Communication (CLIC) trips
The cost of these optional trips for those taking language courses (which are often open to students in all years) is c. £300.
Photocopying and printing
Students are required to pay for photocopying and printing if they exceed their quota, which is designed to accommodate the majority of the requirements of the course.
Last updated on 25/08/2023 11:02
Part IA coursework and labs summary for start of year info
Part IA coursework starts with an intensive, hands-on activity using Lego Mindstorms. You work in groups of three on an open-ended and fun activity to design and build a simple electro-mechanical device. There are ten timetabled hours in the lab & coursework schedule, but you may wish to allow extra time during the evenings and weekend. The lab handout is available on Moodle.
Last updated on 25/09/2021 13:52
Part IA introductory lectures
Introductory lectures: Wednesday 4 October 2023, 9.15–11.00 in The Constance Tipper Lecture Theatre.
| 09.15 | Welcome to CUED | Prof. Colm Durkan, Head of Department |
| 09.25 | Aims of the Engineering Tripos | Prof. John Durrell, Deputy Head (Teaching) |
| 09.35 | Introducing the Teaching Office |
Last updated on 05/10/2023 15:10
Teaching Strategies for new undergraduate supervisors
What should I do in the first supervision with new students?
- Explain the purpose of supervisions, and reporting arrangements.
- Explain that your main role is to help them.
- Emphasise that the onus is on them to get the most out of the supervision.
- Emphasise the importance of keeping up to date with all examples papers.
- Explain that they should be attempting past Tripos questions throughout the year, not limited to those that you set.
Last updated on 02/08/2021 10:43
FAQs for supervisors of engineering undergraduate courses
The notes below answer the main questions and issues raised by new supervisors.
Last updated on 22/01/2024 09:57
Short leave rules and application
Rules for University Officers
Short leave is defined as periods away from Cambridge during full term of a maximum of 28 nights (i.e. half the term). The sum of any absence during one full term must not be more than 28 nights. If an officer is away for longer than that, the leave should either be taken as sabbatical leave, or unpaid leave of absence. The following procedures apply for all requests for short leave.
Last updated on 05/02/2020 09:45
Part IIB modules - summary and link for start of year info
Please read the detailed information on the Part IIB modules.
You are reminded that you:
- must confirm your choices for Michaelmas Term modules by midnight on Wednesday of week 1
- must keep safe all your Part IIB coursework as you must submit it all for scrutiny by the examiners at the end of the Easter Term.
Last updated on 27/07/2023 10:51
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