Welcome

Durham University Solar Car, DUSC, is a solar powered car being developed to compete in the World Solar Challenge, a race held biennially in Australia, by a team within the School of Engineering at Durham University.

First established in 2004, the team, with the latest car (DUSC2008), competed in their first event, the North American Solar Challenge in July this year as the only UK entry.

DUSC are holding a drinks presentation in the Senate Suite, Durham Castle on the 18th March. Drinks and a buffet will be served, followed by a short presentation and a chance to see the current car.

This event will give representatives from companies as well as members of the university staff a chance to see what the future holds for the car and its sponsors. Team members will be present to answer questions and talk about DUSCs participation in the World Solar Challenge 2009.

If you are interested in this event, or for more information please contact Business Lead John Wilson by clicking here

Want to sponsor DUSC?

If you are or your company is interested in sponsoring DUSC, please contact us. We would be more than happy to talk to you and an information pack is available.

We also operate a "Friends of DUSC" scheme to acknowledge supporters who make a
donation of any amount.  Please complete the application form, enclosing your cheque, and post it to us.

Newsletter

Issue 15, July 2008

Thursday 14 August 2008
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Media

Solar success for University team

From: Durham First
Date: Friday 14th November 2008

2008 Solar Car Challenge

From: CTV Calgary
Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2008

North American Solar Challenge: Chariots of fire

From: Sunday Times
Date: Sunday 20th July 2008

Sun’s great, mate! British team among solar car racers taking pit stop in Neosho

From: Neosho Daily News
Date: Tuesday 15th July 2008

Cutting edge cars run on the sun

From: CTV Calgary
Date: Saturday 12th July 2008

Durham students meet American Solar Challenge

From: Palatinate
Date: Sunday 24th February 2008

Solar speed machine unveiled

From: Sunderland Echo
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2008

Students show off solar-powered car

From: Sunderland Echo
Date: Wednesday 20th February 2008

Solar car in endurance challenge

From: BBC News Online
Date: Tuesday 19th February 2008

Students show off solar-powered car

From: Channel 4 News
Date: Tuesday 19th February 2008

News

Lights, Car, Action: DUSC On Display at the Science Museum

Date: Monday 25th February 2008

DUSC To Compete In 2008 North American Solar Challenge

Date: Thursday 31st January 2008

DUSC To Host IET Local Network Event In February

Date: Tuesday 22nd January 2008

DUSC Welcomes New Sponsors

Date: Monday 21st January 2008

Information for New Volunteers

For anyone interested in joining DUSC this year please do come along to one of our practical sessions. There's lots to do.

Term-time Practical Sessions

• From 14.00 each Wednesday in Room E020 (the large Thermofluids lab)

Vacation Practical Sessions

Practical sessions also take place outside term-time during the vacations, and after the summer exam period, in E020 as and when required. Please e-mail the team to find out when the next session is.

E020 is in the 'old' Engineering building, immediately on your left as you walk in.

Fore more information e-mail the team.

Sunday 28th June 2009
Page updated by Richard Flint
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