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Introduction to control engineering at CCCU
What is control and who does it have an impact on?
What do instrumentation and actuators look like?
Introduction to PID control
What have CCCU students learnt throughout the spotlight?

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Dr Anne Nortcliffe is the new-founding head of the School of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University. A passionate engineering educator developing the next inclusive pipeline of industry ready engineering graduates, Anne has a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield and a Welcome PLC Scholarship MSc in Control Engineering at University of Bradford/Universidad de Valladolid. Anne went on to have graduate employment in industry in AI and later in post doctoral employment. As an academic, Anne has had a varied career in engineering and computing departments leading computing networking, aerospace engineering, and food engineering education and research activities. In 2017, Anne joined Canterbury Christ Church University to design and create brand new diverse and inclusive engineering education provision. In 2021 Anne was awarded the Executive Leader of Year 2021 Engineering Talent Awards for her endeavours.

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2022 and provides individual learning and outstanding personal support to help students reach their potential, gain an excellent education and successfully go on to work or further study. Its multicultural community is welcoming and supportive, and campus facilities provide collaborative spaces and an innovative learning experience. The University’s new multi-million pound STEM building houses industry leading facilities and a fantastic learning environment for the next generation of engineers.

Meet the academic

Dr Anne Nortcliffe

Dr Anne Nortcliffe is the new-founding head of the School of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University. A passionate engineering educator developing the next inclusive pipeline of industry ready engineering graduates, Anne has a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield and a Welcome PLC Scholarship MSc in Control Engineering at University of Bradford/Universidad de Valladolid. Anne went on to have graduate employment in industry in AI and later in post doctoral employment. As an academic, Anne has had a varied career in engineering and computing departments leading computing networking, aerospace engineering, and food engineering education and research activities. In 2017, Anne joined Canterbury Christ Church University to design and create brand new diverse and inclusive engineering education provision. In 2021 Anne was awarded the Executive Leader of Year 2021 Engineering Talent Awards for her endeavours.

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