School of Civil Engineering
Centres for Doctoral Training
Fully funded PhD places in water and waste infrastructure systems engineered for resilience
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97%
"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research - REF 2021
44th
in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering
QS World University Rankings 2021
2nd
in the UK for Civil Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2022
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.

Dr Okoro-Shekwaga awarded BBSRC Discovery Fellowship
Fellowship to investigate the production of low-carbon, high-grade biomethane…
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Engineering research recognised by REF 2021
Research carried out in the School of Civil Engineering has been recognised…
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Geometrical digital twins of masonry structures for documentation and structural assessment
Researchers have developed algorithms capable of automatically generating the…
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Professor Cath Noakes contributes to guide for indoor air quality
Professor Cath Noakes has provided the foreward for the Building Engineering…
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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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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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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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