Dyson Centre for Engineering Design

Dyson Centre Student Workshop, metal cutting machines and work benches

Where Engineering Students Design, Build and Collaborate

We have a large range of tools and machines you can get trained on. Use them for coursework, society activities or just random personal curiosity

View equipment resources and training guides
Electric Powered Catamaran on water

Join a Team or Society

Student societies use the Dyson Centre and Oatley Garage to build robots, cars, boats, drones and everything else imaginable.

View societies list and web links
XYZ Milling Machine with tools on the bed

Courses

We run several undergraduate courses in the Dyson Centre including machine tools, structural design, integrated design, product disassembly and project work

View course information
mini electric car made from kebab sticks and elastic bands

Outreach

We host exciting practical activities for children ranging from load testing bridges to building cars

Further information on the Outreach Website
Dyson Centre front desk with Christmas decorations

Getting Started

Got a question? Not sure how to get started? Come to the Dyson Centre front desk and ask a technician.

or email dyson-helpdesk@eng.cam.ac.uk

How to find us