UK Microsystems Symposium – Call for Papers

The call for papers is now open for the 2026 UK Microsystems Symposium, taking place at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, on 6 and 7 July 2026. This year’s theme, Emerging Trends and Developments in Microsystems, will highlight the latest advances across the field and bring together researchers, industry, facility providers, and emerging talent from … Read more

UK Microsystems Workshop on modelling nonlinear MEMS

A fascinating day at the UK Microsystems Workshop on modelling nonlinear MEMS in the Guildhall at York, chaired by Chun Zhao of the University of York, exploring how nonlinear dynamics are shaping sensing, energy harvesting, and microsystems-enabled computation for Edge AI. A series of excellent talks covered a wide span of the field, from Dr … Read more

Seminar on MEMS and 3D printed Optics

This month our online seminar series featured Dr Ralf Bauer from the University of Strathclyde talking about his work on optical MEMS and 3D printed Optics, you can learn more about his work and how it has benefits for additive manufacturing and microscopy via the recording here. If you missed any of our monthly online … Read more

Applications Open for Early Career Researcher Forum

The UK Microsystems Network is delighted to announce the launch of its Early Career Researcher (ECR) Forum, a dedicated platform to support and amplify the voices of the next generation of microsystems researchers. Applications are now open for the role of Forum Leader. The ECR Forum has been established to strengthen the researcher pipeline in … Read more

Launch of the UK Microsystems Network

Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of the UK Microsystems Network, a collaborative platform dedicated to driving progress and adoption of micro and nano-scale technologies nationwide. Why Microsystems Matter Microsystems are crucial enablers for modern innovations across multiple sectors, including precision manufacturing, healthcare devices, automotive sensor systems, and communications networks. This network will … Read more