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Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ.
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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Group of girls interacting at STEM event

Event inspires next generation of engineers

Local school children experience interactive insight into science, technology, engineering and maths at Exploring STEM event at the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
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Enhancing Engineering Education through Alumni Mentorship

In The Faculty of Engineering our commitment is to provide students with an engineering education that extends beyond theory.
Houses being constructed at a site in the UK

Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK's buildings

A new project led by researchers from Civil Engineering will explore the extent to which the circular economy could meet the UK’s building needs using zero new material extractions, zero emissions and zero waste.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµto partner in new £42.5m Dstl Materials Centre of Excellence

¾«¶«Ó°Òµis delighted to be a Partner in this new advanced materials centre of excellence, and to support the development of exciting new materials for extreme environments
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµresearchers to transform vaccine manufacturing with £2m Innovate UK grant

Pandemic readiness is to be significantly boosted through new RNA vaccine manufacturing processes developed by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµresearchers.