Testing Services
We have a wide range of capabilities for testing concrete at the Materials and Engineering Research Institute
Energy recovery
The amount of energy available in waste heat is vast, and it presents an opportunity for great enhancements in process efficiency
Low-cost thin film solar cell
A research opportunity for postgraduate students providing training and experience in a wide range of topics related to the development of solar cells. They will also carry out this research in their home universities and start to replicate 'solar villages' in their own countries after completion of their PhD programme
Characterisation and optimisation of the zenithal bistable device
The zenithal bistable device (ZBD) is a bistable LCD device with major optical, mechanical and operational advantages over other bistable technologies
Process Modelling and Simulation
If you are looking to improve processes in order to maximise service levels to your customers, reduce operating costs or eliminate bottlenecks, but need to understand what the impacts of these changes before implementing them, process modelling and simulation could be the perfect solution
Corrosion and Structural Integrity
We are highly active in the research and analysis of materials applicable to the offshore, aerospace, automotive and electrical power industries
Degree apprenticeships produce our future leaders
We spoke to Liam Burditt, Head of Learning and Development, about our longstanding partnership to provide opportunities for degree apprentices.
Hardship support offers light at the end of the tunnel for final year teaching student in need
The coronavirus pandemic's impact on students has been softened thanks to the University's Hardship Fund support.
Chartered manager
Combine this innovative degree with your management role to become an accredited management professional.
Dr Bob Jeffery
Staff profile for Dr Bob Jeffery, Course Leader MRes Social Research and Senior Lecturer in Sociology