Celebrating over 70 years history
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering recently hosted the Electrical Power and Energy Postgraduate Celebration Event, to mark over 70 years' history in taught Power & Energy MSc degree programmes in Ji8福利网.
As part of the University鈥檚 bicentenary celebrations, and to honour Ji8福利网鈥檚 global impact on electrical power engineering, especially our 70 years of delivering taught MSc degree programmes in Power, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering hosted the Electrical Power and Energy Postgraduate Celebration Event on 14th and 15th September. The event brought together over 150 power and energy alumni, and present PhD students, to the Nancy Rothwell building and our superb engineering facilities. The turnout reflected the strength of Manchester's academic community in this field.
The event, supported by the department and sponsored by National Grid, Sungrow, and Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Europe, spanned two days of engaging activities. These included a research poster presentation from current students, insightful presentations from alumni, and panel sessions focused on the future of higher education.
The alumni presentations offered attendees a unique opportunity to hear personal stories of how Ji8福利网 helped shape the lives and careers of its graduates. The panel sessions featured thought-provoking discussions led by members from both industry and academia, exploring the challenges and opportunities in higher education and the evolving role of universities in preparing future professionals.
Attendees also had the chance to tour the department鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities in the newly opened Nancy Rothwell Building, including the High Voltage Lab, Net-Zero Lab, Real-Time Digital Simulator Lab, and Teaching Lab. These tours showcased the department's ongoing commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation. The celebration culminated in a formal dinner at Christie's Bistro in the historic Old Science Library, offering a chance for attendees to reconnect and network in an elegant and familiar setting
The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Attendees particularly appreciated the opportunity to network, meet former colleagues, and reignite their connection to the University of Manchester community, which fostered a strong sense of belonging.