Study
We are keen to develop in all our students a broad range of generic skills to complement the core technical or scientific competencies of their chosen subject area.
Doctoral training centres
Education network
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Education Network brings together a diverse group of staff and students with an interest in education practice and development.
Study with us
Our modular programme format, coupled with increasing use of innovative teaching and learning strategies, such as e-learning and industrially focused short courses provides a flexible environment in which to learn, whilst maintaining the academic rigour and quality expected.
Studentships
Cohesive powder flow in confined spaces
Funding information:
This fully funded studentship is available from 1 October 2026 for a period of three and a half years, subject to satisfactory progress.The studentship includes a tax-exempt stipend, currently set at £21,805 per annum (2026/27 rate). In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for up to three and a half years (Home/UK students only).Population-based indirect damage detection system for railway bridges
Funding information:
Home Fees (only) and UKRI Standard Stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27 academic year) and RTSG (Research Training Support Grant) of £8,000.Please note: international students are welcome to apply, however, the funding available will cover home fees only, and any difference would need to be met through self-funding.Data-efficient and transferable machine learning-based predictive models for catastrophic risk assessment in offshore wind infrastructure
Funding information:
UKRI standard stipend: £65,191 for the term of the Project. Tuition Fees covered: £15,938.50 for the term of the Project. Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £7,500 is available for the term of the Project.
Research opportunities
We are keen to support fellowship applications for talented applicants so we have listed some current fellowships.