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  • Caroline Hargrove
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  • Madeline Lancaster
  • Luca Aiello
  • Cecilia Mascolo

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World

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What is the Sensor CDT?

The EPSRC Sensor CDT, established in 2014, has trained over 120 postgraduate students to become experts in sensor technologies and applications.

Learn more about the Sensor CDT Apply to the Sensor CDT

Structure of the course

The Sensor CDT is a 1+3 MRes and PhD course.

Sensor CDT students disassembling a pulse oximeter
Master of Research (MRes)

In the first year, students undertake a Masters of Research in Sensor Technologies and Applications.

Students at the PhD project choice sensors cafe
PhD

In years 2-4, students complete an interdisciplinary research project in one of several departments in the University of Cambridge.

Activities at Madingley Hall
Continuous training

Throughout their time in the Sensor CDT, students engage in a range of continuous training.

News

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1 Apr 2026

Applications for fully-funded studentships have reopened

Sensor CDT students disassembling a pulse oximeter

31 Mar 2026

Leadership change at the Sensor CDT

23 Mar 2026

Sensor CDT at Cambridge Festival 2026!

Sensor CDT students at Cambridge Festival 2026

12 Mar 2026

Sensor CDT MRes students present their projects at first mini-conference

Students and visitors at the Sensor CDT Mini-Conference

10 Dec 2025

Sensor CDT joins UK TechExpert pilot

12 Nov 2025

Sensors Day 2025

Photos from Sensors Day 2025

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World

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Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Philippa Fawcett Drive Cambridge CB3 0AS
admin@sensors.cam.ac.uk

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