About us

With a vibrant community of 12,000 students and a dedicated team of nearly 2,500 staff members, we possess the knowledge and experience to create a nurturing academic environment. We foster collaborative research endeavors and effectively address the demands of the modern world.

Our Faculty is a dynamic hub of creativity and collaboration, where students, researchers and faculty alike come together to forge new paths, solve complex challenges, and inspire positive change.

Wiebe van der Hoek, Executive Pro Vice Chancellor

Our schools

School of Engineering

Built on a strong research environment, we offer taught degree programmes in aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering and industrial design.

School of Physical Sciences

Offering cutting-edge degree programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Maths, with an inspiring environment in which to pursue your research career.

School of Environmental Sciences

We study our planet from atmosphere to deep Earth, exploring how societies, communities, and ecosystems respond to various environmental, economic, and social changes.

School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

Bringing together the Department of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and the Department of Computer Science, combining globally sought-after expertise with top-earning graduate outcomes.

Materials Innovation Factory (MIF)

Accelerate product development and gain competitive advantage through more innovative, faster and more precise methods, using world-class automated lab equipment.

The Institue of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS)

World-class academic research and industrial application in Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, complemented by cutting-edge facilities.

Our leadership team

Wiebe van der Hoek

Executive Pro Vice Chancellor

Vicki Reynolds

Faculty Director of Operations

Emma Carter-Brown

Head of Education and Student Experience

Christine Campbell

Head of Research Development and Delivery

Kelly Montana-Williams

Head of PGR Strategic Development

Louise Hobson

Head of Operations, School of Physical Sciences

Caroline Billing

Head of Operations, School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

John Myerscough

Head of Operations, School of Engineering

Verity Foster

Head of Operations, School of Environmental Sciences

Stephen Leece

Operations and Innovation Partnerships Director, Materials Innovation Factory

Jon Mercer

Head of Operations, Materials Innovation Factory

Kathryn J. Knuckey

Head of Technical Operations and Faculty Research Facilities, Materials Innovation Factory