University

Indian studio Sanjay Puri Architects dreamed up plans for a university that are quite unlike the usual imposing structures that immediately come to mind. It's a marvel from every angle, and especially so when you look at the roof.

Shenzhen, China, isn't exactly lacking in huge buildings but an ambitious new university is slated to measure 708 m long, or almost half a mile. The building will be topped by a green roof that hosts parks, sports grounds, and pathways.

Zaha Hadid Architects, in collaboration with local firm Leigh & Orange, has unveiled its design for new student residences in Hong Kong. Due for completion in 2023, the project will incorporate solar panels and overcome a tricky hillside site.

Perkins+Will has unveiled plans for a new building in York University's Keele Campus, in Toronto, Canada. Commissioned following an architectural competition, it's slated for LEED Gold certification, or higher, and will boast a significant amount of sustainable tech.

Between homework, official university communication and entirely online courses, some degree of personal computing is necessary to get through campus life. So what’s best for a college student: a laptop, a tablet, a 2-in-1, or some other magical blend of devices?

Researchers at Mississippi State University have taken a regular Subaru BRZ, ripped out the boxer engine and replaced it with a lightweight hybrid system to create what they call "the car of the future."

Snackbot is a snack-dispensing robot that is designed to serve as a research platform for the study of long-term Human-Robot Interaction.

Queen's University's Human Media Lab has unveiled a board game where images are projected onto the cards.

The SEED Project is developing a way to provide sustainable emergency housing in disaster affected areas using shipping containers.

Researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden, have found a way to turn a local environmental disaster into a clean energy source.