Engineering at Lancaster University

Engineering

 We are now a School of Engineering. Our ambitious expansion plan brings you the very best in teaching and research facilities, opening in summer 2023.

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Study

You will enjoy innovative teaching methods, including creative project work. Our aim is to encourage you to learn and gain hands-on experience. We take pride in inspiring our future world-changing engineers.

Research

The School of Engineering at Lancaster is a broad-based engineering centre, with a record of innovative teaching, world-class research and integration with industry.

  • Chemical Engineering

    Investigating all the relevant aspects of chemical and biochemical engineering, from fundamental science to engineering applications.

  • Electronic Engineering

    A leading group focusing on research spanning from digital electronics and materials to high-frequency applications.

  • Energy

    Addressing major scientific and technological challenges in emerging energy technologies and sustainability.

  • Nuclear Science and Engineering

    Our approach in nuclear research covers instrumentation, robotic, and chemical engineering.

  • Structures, Materials and Manufacturing

    Understanding functional materials, composite systems, structural health monitoring, production processes and technologies.

Latest News

Norbert Sieczkiewicz

Bright Sparks award for Lancaster Engineering graduate employed by Dyson

Lancaster Engineering graduate Nobert Sieczkiewicz has won a Bright Sparks award at the Electronics Weekly Awards 2023. 
Carolyn Hayes, Knowledge Exchange Partnerships Development Officer, collects the award for Lancaster University

Centre for Global Eco-Innovation wins 'Net Zero' knowledge exchange award

Lancaster University’s Centre for Global Eco-Innovation has won the Net Zero Collaboration of the Year category at the prestigious national PraxisAuril KE Awards 2023.
From left: Professor George Aggidis, David Mcgee, Amaani Mores and Brendan Green

Institution of Mechanical Engineering awards for three students

Electric vehicles capable of regenerative braking are among Lancaster University student projects recognised with awards from the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).
Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant

UK-Japan partnership to develop new tech for nuclear waste disposal

New research that will develop technologies to detect and process radioactive waste has been awarded funding by the UK in partnership with the Japanese government.

Gruffydd Gozali playing squash

Engineering student’s business innovation for squash up for national award

An innovation which could revolutionise the sport of squash has been shortlisted for a national award after being designed by a Lancaster University student. 

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