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November 2008	Energy Efficient Motorsport (EEMS) Cranfield University has signed up to a government funded initiative which aims to put energy efficiency at the heart of modern motorsport. The Energy Efficient Motorsport (EEMS) programme, a Motorsport Development UK (MDUK) initiative, is dedicated to supporting the UK motorsport and associated industries in understanding issues and opportunities in energy efficiency. > Read the full Press Release
	Professional MotorSport World Expo 2008 Cranfield Impact Centre and Cranfield University exhibited at the Professional MotorSport World Expo 2008 in Cologne, Germany.

April 2008	New Professor of Automotive Technology Kambiz Kayvantash has joined Cranfield University as Professor of Automotive Technology within the School of Applied Science’s new Centre for Automotive Technology. The Centre will be based within the Sustainable Systems Department. Kambiz will also hold the position of Director of the FIA-approved Cranfield Impact Centre. > Read the full Press Release

2006	Lightweight Structures Laboratories officially opened by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE The £2.5 million facility comprises composites manufacturing, polymer and ceramics processing, and an extended motorsport research area. Facilities dedicated to impact testing have been enhanced with the installation of a new state-of-the-art impact sled. This supports the structural integrity testing of Formula 1 cars. The laboratories also feature rigs for occupant safety and material testing. > Video: ITV Anglia broadcast footage* (links to Cranfield University website) *Cranfield University acknowledges the generosity of ITV Anglia in allowing the University to host a video clip of local news broadcast footage