Spotlight: Illuminating Engineering Miscellaneous

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If you think engineering is all about building bridges and skyscrapers, this show is for you!

Revealing the ground-breaking research that is helping to improve our lives and expand our horizons

If you think engineering is all about building bridges and skyscrapers, this show is for you! If you want to know how engineers are helping to tackle climate change and fight infections, this show is for you! If you want to learn how engineering can help us explore space..you get the picture!

Hear from some of Oxford's most innovative and enthusiastic engineers how advances are being made in understanding flooding...how hydrogen might help flight in the future ..how LED lights might improve internet access...and what your heart can reveal about your general health!

After six short illuminating TEDx style talks, you'll be ready to astound your friends and family with the answers to these fascinating conundrums:

Can LED lights improve your internet access?
Explosive tech – how safe are the batteries in your devices?
Flying into the Future: Can Hydrogen Get Us There?
Is flooding the new norm?
Reading the Heart's Signature: What Heartbeats Reveal About Health
How does cooling aricraft engines help meet net-zero targets?


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Hotels near Old Fire Station

Staying overnight in Oxford?

Wondering where to stay that's close to Old Fire Station? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Spotlight Illuminating Engineering event in Oxford.

The Bocardo Hotel

ROOMS FROM£90
140mAWAY
4

Situated in the heart of Oxford city centre, The Bocardo is a boutique-style luxury accommodation in the shopping district of George Street, and directly above a Jamie Oliver restaurant..

Postcode: OX1 2AE
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Victoria House Hotel

ROOMS FROM£80
141mAWAY
3

Located in the heart of Oxford on a lively street, Victoria House Hotel offers single, double and twin rooms with free WiFi access. The University of Oxford is located a 5-minute walk from the property..

Postcode: OX1 2AY
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Central Oxford Apartments

ROOMS FROM£119
142mAWAY
0

Central Oxford Apartments is set in Oxford, 500 metres from University of Oxford. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is 200 metres away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Postcode: OX1 2DE
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Henry's

ROOMS FROM£115
153mAWAY
0

Situated within the historic city centre of Oxford, Henrys is nestled amidst the scenic university colleges and a 10-minute walk from Oxford rail station. Many cafés, restaurants, tourist information points and shops can be found in the local area..

Postcode: OX1 2EB
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Vanbrugh House Hotel

ROOMS FROM£131
188mAWAY
4

This elegant boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Oxford, surrounded by the historic college buildings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Oxford Rail Station is a 7-minute walk from the building.

Postcode: OX1 2EB
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Oxford Apartment

ROOMS FROM£192.38
230mAWAY
0

Situated just 10 minutes walk from Oxford city centre, Oxford Apartment provides riverside and central accommodation in a secure gated development. Free Wi-Fi and free off-site parking are provided..

Postcode: OX1 3HJ
Distance from Old Fire Station:
0.1 miles

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Date(s)29 Apr 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueOld Fire Station
Address40 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire,
OX12AQ

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Event Details

Date29 Apr 2026
Time(s)7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CostFree: GBP 0.00
VenueOld Fire Station
40 George Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX12AQ
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CategoryMiscellaneous


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