School of Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Open Days 2024

Saturday 5 and Saturday 19 October

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“almost impossible” carnival design challenge

A ground-breaking collaboration between engineers and designers has created a show-stopping carnival costume, featuring mechanical elements previously thought “impossible” to make by hand

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Khadijah Ibrahiim wearing the carnival costume outside of the Chemistry Building
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in the UK for Mechanical Engineering

Complete University Guide 2025

96%

“world-leading” and “internationally excellent”

Submitted research outputs – REF 2021

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in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

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Join us on 18 September for the upcoming Inaugural Lecture of Robert Kay, Professor of Advanced Manufacturing in the School of Mechanical Engineering.

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Join us on 2 October for the upcoming Inaugural Lecture of Lisa-Dionne Morris, Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering.

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We work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.

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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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