School of Mechanical Engineering

School celebrates success at REF 2021

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A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Research supervisor, Professor Pietro Valdastri, says the innovation could support the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

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96%

“world-leading” and “internationally excellent”

Submitted research outputs – REF 2021

6th

in the UK for Mechanical Engineering

Guardian University Guide 2022

Top 100

in the world for Engineering

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022

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Surgeons in an operating theatre in India.

School of Mechanical Engineering celebrates success at REF 2021

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 Engineering results find that 96% of…

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Recognition for Leeds graduates in the Study UK Alumni Awards

Leeds alumni, Sikiru Mohammed, has been announced as a winner in the British…

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A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some…

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Leeds' First Student-Built Rocket

The world is entering the most dynamic era of space exploration since the…

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