Department of Engineering
We create and share engineering knowledge to enhance career opportunities, industry and society.
Introduction to the Department of Engineering
Our department includes more than 60 academic staff and postdoctoral researchers from over 20 different countries.
With an experienced technical team and a wide range of specialist equipment and resources, we deliver excellence in research and education.
Key facts about the Department of Engineering
Inside the Department
Engineering is at the intersection of innovation and education. We empower our students to not only grasp the foundational principles but also to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Engineering is at the intersection of innovation and education. We empower our students to not only grasp the foundational principles but also to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Learning in practice
Our teaching focuses on enhancing employability. We emphasise practical skills and knowledge that prepare students for engineering roles upon graduation.
The majority of our full-time courses offer an industry placement year. Our students can benefit from our strong partnerships with companies such as Siemens and Autodesk.
We promote diversity and inclusion in the motorsports industry with our prestigious Formula 1 scholarship programme.
Research with a broad impact
Our research aligns with the needs and challenges of industry and society. We achieve this by advancing knowledge in:
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advanced materials
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manufacturing
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smart infrastructure
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sports engineering
By pioneering world-leading research in plasma coatings and smart energy systems, we’re addressing real-world problems.
Our department hosts a leading digital manufacturing hub, with over 60 manufacturing machines under one roof, called PrintCity.
