The challenge brings together teams of 1st and 2nd year university students to design, build and test a device and develop engineering skills and best practice.
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A quick throwback to the nail-biting device demonstrations during this year's Greater London region finals #throwback #engineering
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With our Scottish regional finals coming up next week, here's a throwback to all the action from last year's event! #DC2026 #throwbackthursday
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Some of the highlights from this year's Design Challenge North West Regional finals, with thanks to the team at @OfficialUoM for the photos of the machines and their makers. If you would like to see more, they are available on our Flickr album: bit.ly/3QLT9xa
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Congratulations to all teams who took part in our North West Regional Finals last week, including our winners:
Concept Class: UGM1 / University of Manchester
Foundaction Class: CADastrophic / @Uni_GreaterMcr
Advanced Class: Unlimited Rice Pudding / University of Manchester
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Wishing the very best of luck to all the teams competing in the North West regional finals of the Design Challenge - we hope you make the most of the chance to show off your hard work this week (plus a quick throwback to last year's finals!)
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Deadline 22 May 2026: We are delighted to announce we are launching a new device in 2027 and we want to hear from our Design Challenge Community on what you would like to see. Share your ideas with us and steer the future of this competition: bit.ly/4m9fwZi
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Scores and results from the Wessex Regional Finals are now available - congratulations to all teams #DC2026 Download: imeche.org/events/challenges…
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Before we head to the weekend, a massive congratulations to all the teams who made it to our Wessex Regional Finals for #DC2026, hosted by @DefBattleLab 1/
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Foundation Class winners:
Poster challenge - Team 1 / @unisouthampton
Presentation and Design Review: Imechetron / @bournemouthuni
Main challenge winner: The Ascenders / @BPCollege
Foundation 1st place winner: Motion Mechanics / @BPCollege
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Advanced Class winners:
Poster Challenge: Climbers Cubed / @SolentUni
Presentation Challenge and 1st Place winners: Mech Masters / @BPCollege
Design review: Robo Designers - @BPCollege
Main challenge: BU ADVANCED TEAM, @bournemouthuni
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With the Wessex Regional finals of this year's Design Challenge taking place next week, a quick #throwback to last year's finals at BattleLab - best of luck to all those competing!
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A quick look back to the excitement of our finals event involving pipe climbing robots, pre-COVID. #throwbackthursday #DC2026
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Ahead of the Wessex regional finals of the Design Challenge 2026 at the Battlelab in Dorset, regional chair Phil Ireland explains why competing is such a great opportunity: bit.ly/4sscqBt
A massive thanks to the team from Battlelab for hosting the event once again!
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From first sketches to the regional finals, each year teams show what’s possible when passionate students tackle real-world engineering challenges together. #throwbackthursday #DC2026
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We’ve updated the FAQs for all Design Challenge teams! 🎉 If you’re currently participating (or planning to), be sure to review the latest updates for clarified rules, submission guidelines, and key deadlines. #dc25 bit.ly/4aSa73y
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We're delighted to announce the teams taking part in the #DC2026 competition. Want to get involved? Last minute registration is available 2 weeks before each regional final. Find out more: bit.ly/40pNSgc
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POV: you’re presenting your device and hoping it behaves 🤞😅 A #throwback to our 2024 finals. Want to join this year? Enter your team by 11 Feb! bit.ly/4agRhmm
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1st/2nd year engineering students at universities and UTCs: want to get involved in a fun competition, boost your skills, and get great experience for your CV?
Enter your team by 11 Feb 2026, visit our website for the full rules, specification, sign up bit.ly/4pQHyZC
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Students getting busy with final preparations for our exciting finals! #throwbackthursday #designchallenge
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