Engineering at Lancaster University

Engineering

Engineers help build the future, extend scientific progress and improve global economies. Our mission is to develop forward-thinking innovators who are able to overcome challenging problems using teamwork, originality and rigorous scientific acumen.

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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.

  • Manufacturing

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

Latest News

Vincent da Costa and Professor Claudio Paolini at the event

Student Awarded Conference Sponsorship by European Space Agency Academy

A research technician and MSc student in the School of Engineering, has attended the IVEC 2025 Conference in Rotterdam, after being awarded Student Conference Sponsorship from the European Space Agency Academy.
Professor Yubin Gong, Chair of the IEEE EDS Vacuum Electronics Technical Committee presented the award plaque to Professor Claudio Paoloni in the award ceremony at IVEC 2025

Engineering Professor awarded the 2025 John R Pierce Award for Excellence in Vacuum Electronics

Professor Claudio Paoloni of the School of Engineering has been awarded the 2025 John R Pierce Award for Excellence in Vacuum Electronics at the 26th International Vacuum Electronics Conference (IVEC) in Rotterdam. 
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Empowering the nuclear sector: Lancaster University host cyber security training for industry professionals

The World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS), in collaboration with Lancaster University and the Austrian institute of Technology (AIT), has successfully completed the fourth delivery of its flagship training course, Cybersecurity in the Nuclear Industry.

A girl playing with the Van Der Graaf Generator.

FST embark on engagement extravaganza with a host of activities at Campus in the City

Researchers from across the Faculty of Science and Technology represented the University at the hugely successful Campus in the City event on 11th and 12th April, with ten activities from across five departments.
Faculty of Science and Technology banned with Executive Dean Professor Pete Atkinson and seven PhD winners of awards at the Celebration of Science.

Celebration of Science is a Big Success in its 20th Year

The Faculty of Science and Technology’s Celebration of Science 2025: Discovery for a Changing World has taken place. This is the 20th year that an event has been run, showcasing research across the Faculty.

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