School of Civil Engineering
SWJTU-Leeds Joint School celebrates a decade of engineering excellence
he University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) have marked the 10th anniversary of its Joint School of Engineering and Computer Science.
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in the UK for Civil Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2025
97%
"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research - REF 2021
Top 100
in the world for Engineering and Technology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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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.
Innovative Leeds-led EDI Hub+ to boost inclusivity in engineering and physical sciences
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A new study from the School of Civil Engineering shines a light on the…
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The University of Leeds has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the…
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Saturday 16 November 2024
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