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Cambridge University Engineering Society brings together Cambridge engineers with the companies engineering solutions for tomorrow! We provide exclusive opportunities for our members, worthwhile events and create a cohesive environment for the Engineer's mind to thrive!

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About CUES

123 years active

Founded in 1901, the Cambridge University Engineering Society is Cambridge University’s most active academic society and one of the largest, with over 1300 current student members.

9 high profile sponsors

Our mission is to be an indispensable route of interaction between our sponsors and some of the greatest talent in the world. We aim to deliver the very best opportunities to students to enhance their skills and develop their employability.

2700+ members

Recently, CUES has undergone a shift in focus and is rapidly expanding its reach to an increasing number of STEM and non-STEM students, as well as the postgraduate community. Membership is open to anyone at the University with an interest in technology and industry, giving us a strong membership base that is growing and diversifying.

1000+ event attendees

We make regular contact with our network of high achieving students through numerous channels including presentations from industry, events (including the university’s largest student-run careers fair), our grants scheme and regular social activities. We are proud of how this has always resulted in very high exposure for our partners, members and also to the wider Cambridge community.

Upcoming Events

Spotlight Events

Competitions

CUES hosts multiple hackathons every year ranging from beginner-friendly to highly competitive. We partner with some great companies to arrange enriching events with exciting prizes!

Next Upcoming Event: CUES Hackathon

CUES Annual Dinner

A highlight of the year for many members, our black-tie annual dinner offers a three-course meal in a sophisticated setting. With CUES subsidising 50-75% of the ticket price, it’s a great chance to enjoy a memorable evening with fellow engineers.

Most Recent Event: CUES Annual Dinner

CUES Careers Fair

The CUES Careers Fair, held every October, is Cambridge's largest student-run careers fair! Whether you’re seeking an internship, one-year placement, or graduate role, this event provides a chance to network with leading companies and learn about various career paths.

Next Upcoming Event: CUES Careers Fair 2024

Industry Events

CUES collaborates with companies to host exciting and unique events with opportunities to meet and work with industry professionals. Participants can get a chance to work on challenges at the front of these industries, visit and learn about life at these companies as well as learn about and try-out new innovative technology!

Most Recent Event: Agemo CodeWords x CUES Hackathon

Sector Events

Sector Events are an exciting new event we are introducing this year! 2-6 companies from the same sector will give short presentations, interspersed with networking over refreshments.

Next Upcoming Event: Electrical Sector Event

Socials

CUES hosts diverse social events, from go-karting sessions to formal dinners with other societies. Enjoy lively board game nights, engineering-related pub quizzes, and more. These events offer engineers fun opportunities to network, relax, and build lasting connections within the community

Most Recent Event: Freshers Drinks

Talks

Join us on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes in the department for sponsor presentations, CUES panel events and talks from top academics and professionals. Stay posted to our events page to find out what's on!

Next Upcoming Event: Talk by Steve Buckley: Challenges in the Design of Complex Building Structures

Magazine

  • IWD: Women and Undergraduate Admissions
    To commemorate International Women’s Day, I took a look at the statistics around undergraduate admissions to study engineering. There have been many efforts made over the past decade, and longer, to increase the number of women studying engineering – the department and student societies hold talks, outreach events and more. […]
  • CUES Access Week
    Can I apply without further maths? What is a typical day like at Cambridge, workload wise? What access arrangements are available for the entrance exam? These questions, and more, were answered during the Access Week that CUES ran from 9th-13th of January 2023 and was targeted towards students from underrepresented […]
  • An interview with… Milo Hiscox
    Milo Hiscox is the Ashford Programme Lead at Brompton Bicycles. He studied engineering at the University of Cambridge from 2006 to 2010.   You currently work at Brompton Bicycles – tell me a bit about the company, and your experience there?   Brompton Bicycles is a manufacturer of folding bikes based in […]
  • An interview with… Marisa Kurimbokus
    Marisa Kurimbokus has recently been named one of the top 50 women in engineering by the Women’s Engineering Society. She studied engineering at Cambridge from 2008 to 2012 and now works as the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader at Aeristech. I sat down with her (and her cat Sari, who joined […]

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Department of Engineering
Trumpington Street
Cambridge
CB2 1PZ