Research and Innovation
Our research
Cities and Infrastructure
As environmental and human pressure on urban spaces increases we will need urban infrastructure that is both sustainable and resilient. This is the focus of research within Cities and Infrastructure.
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Energy and Sustainable Buildings
We're addressing the key challenges of developing and maintaining buildings which can be operated sustainably and provide healthy environments that contribute to our wellbeing.
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Water, Public Health and Environmental Engineering
The relationships between civil infrastructure, human health and the environment are at the heart of the work in the Water, Public Health and Environmental Engineering theme.
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Materials and Structures
We're driven by the need for sustainable infrastructure now and in the future. We develop materials, processes and systems that show excellent performance under environmental and human stressors.
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Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration
We're developing one of the most advanced centres in the world for high speed rail planning, design and manufacturing. It's the UK's first research centre for high speed rail and system integration.
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Centre for Infrastructure Materials
Using state-of-the-art facilities, we study the ageing of a suite of materials, from the ubiquitous concrete, steel and masonry through to novel bioplastics and carbon-neutral geopolymer cements.
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Neville Centre of Excellence in Cement and Concrete Engineering
We bring together academics and industry to drive research-led education in cement and concrete. We develop links between experts in nano- and micro-structure, and in long-term macroscale performance.
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Research degrees
Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
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Knowledge transfer
Working with business
We specialise in helping your business to thrive, grow, and innovate by giving you access to our research expertise, training and facilities.
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Access our facilities
Our researchers use a range of cutting-edge facilities, from public health laboratories to full-scale testing rigs.
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