School of Civil Engineering
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Our researchers are developing low-carbon cements with the aim of achieving reduced CO2 emissions from infrastructure
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in the UK for research power
Latest Research Excellence Framework
44th
in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering
QS World University Rankings 2021
3rd
in the UK for Civil Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2021
Research and innovation
Our research contributes to delivering the infrastructure that we all rely on in everyday life. We have an ethos of working at the interfaces with other disciplines to tackle key societal and technical challenges, and our research has an impact at a global scale. Our research is supported by dedicated and experienced technical staff and first-class laboratory and computing facilities.

Detecting masonry cracks with artificial intelligence
Researchers have, for the first time, developed algorithms based on AI and…
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The Postgraduate Research Awards 2021
Six PhD students in the School of Civil Engineering have been recognised in…
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Professor Carlo Prato to lead School of Civil Engineering from September
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences looks forward to welcoming…
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The Steel Innovation Award
The award, in memory of Dr Margaret Steel, is a generous £1000 prize awarded…
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Join us from 12-17 April for our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days.
Monday 12 April 2021 - Saturday 17 April 2021
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.
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