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World Solar Challenge 2009
The team has lodged an entry in this year's World Solar Challenge. Help us to get there and compete by supporting us.
North American Solar Challenge 2008
Read about the team's journey from Dallas to Calgary in last year's North American Solar Challenge by reading our blog.
Durham University Solar Car
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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.
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.
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Sponsor Information
DUSC Presentation
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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
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.
[PDF, 9190KB]
Date: Friday 14th November 2008
Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Date: Sunday 20th July 2008
Date: Tuesday 15th July 2008
Cutting edge cars run on the sun
From: CTV Calgary
Date: Saturday 12th July 2008
Date: Sunday 24th February 2008
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
Date: Tuesday 19th 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
Term-time Practical Sessions
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
© DUSC MMV - MMIX
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[PDF, 9190KB]
Media
Solar success for University team
From: Durham FirstDate: Friday 14th November 2008
2008 Solar Car Challenge
From: CTV CalgaryDate: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
North American Solar Challenge: Chariots of fire
From: Sunday TimesDate: Sunday 20th July 2008
Sun’s great, mate! British team among solar car racers taking pit stop in Neosho
From: Neosho Daily NewsDate: Tuesday 15th July 2008
Cutting edge cars run on the sun
From: CTV CalgaryDate: Saturday 12th July 2008
Durham students meet American Solar Challenge
From: PalatinateDate: Sunday 24th February 2008
Solar speed machine unveiled
From: Sunderland EchoDate: Wednesday 20th February 2008
Students show off solar-powered car
From: Sunderland EchoDate: Wednesday 20th February 2008
Solar car in endurance challenge
From: BBC News OnlineDate: Tuesday 19th February 2008
Students show off solar-powered car
From: Channel 4 NewsDate: Tuesday 19th February 2008
News
Lights, Car, Action: DUSC On Display at the Science Museum
Date: Monday 25th February 2008DUSC
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 2008Information 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
© DUSC MMV - MMIX


