School of Chemical and Process Engineering

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29 November - 3 December

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A new £3m test rig will help spark research for the UK's nuclear industry

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Over 80%

of our research activity is

'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Top 10

in the UK for Chemical Engineering

Complete University Guide 2022

Top 100

in the world for Chemical Engineering

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021

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Undergraduate degrees

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Research and innovation

The breadth of our capabilities and expertise allows us to take a true ‘atoms-to-products’ approach to process engineering and design, with impact across virtually all industrial sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, foods and feeds, advanced materials and devices, and environmental protection.

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£3m test rig to spark innovation in UK nuclear industry

A test rig to help the nuclear industry design new reactors, decommission old…

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Plastic shields could be answer to COVID risk for motorbike taxis

A new study suggests that affordable plastic shields reduce the risk of…

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Leeds Top 100 in the world for Engineering

The Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World Subject…

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Developing unbreakable screens

Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough…

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Advanced Maths Support Programme - free online course

The Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) supports students in making the transition to university study in mathematics and related subjects.

Monday 28 June 2021 - Friday 31 December 2021

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Working with business

We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.

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Short courses

We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.

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Outreach and public engagement

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Equality and Inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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