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.

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Attendees of the Research Fellowship Masterclass

Faculty of Science and Technology’s RCaD group hosts inaugural Research Fellowship Masterclass

The Faculty of Science and Technology’s Research Career Development Group (RCaD) held their first Research Fellowship Masterclass, featuring a range of engaging speakers for early-career researchers, and aimed to equip them with the skills to successfully apply and obtain research fellowships.
The Gregson Centre hall with approximately 30 people sitting in chairs facing a large screen on the wall with two people presenting.

Science on tap across Lancaster and Morecambe with Pint of Science

Lancaster University's Pint of Science brought researchers to share engaging talks on 3D printing, cryptography, AI, and animal behaviour. Over three nights, the speakers engaged and entertained over 100 members of the public, making cutting-edge science accessible and fun for all.
A child looking through a microscope, with the Windermere Science Festival logo superimposed on top

Lancaster University scientists contribute an array of exciting exhibits and talks to the annual Windermere Science Festival

Academics from Chemistry, Engineering, Physics and LEC brought a range of exciting and interactive exhibits to the public at the Windermere Jetty Museum’s annual Science Festival.
Jenny Roberts and Philip Donkersley with the BeeBox

Help give homes to bumblebees with the BeeBox

Wildlife lovers can help provide much needed homes for Britain’s iconic bumblebees thanks to the innovative new BeeBox, created and developed by researchers at Lancaster University.
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Successful Global Collaboration Event for developing a secure and sustainable future

Event brings Lancaster researchers together with two of our international partner campuses for research-focused event

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Events

11th Jul

RSC Prize Lecture - Nanocrystals in Action: Tuning the Spectrum through Lanthanide Doping

Friday 11 July 2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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