The North West Engineering Excellence Awards Dinner was jointly organised by IChemE and IMechE on 28 March 2025 at the Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays. Luisa Ferro, who recently graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the School of Engineering, has been awarded Runner-Up in the prestigious 'North West Student Chemical Engineering Design Project of the Year Award.' This award recognises the best student projects from across the North West of England and celebrates innovative and practical engineering solutions. Each year, a panel of professionals from the industry selects the top student design projects. This year, Luisa’s project stood out among many entries for its creativity, technical strength, and focus on sustainability.