School of Engineering
About us
Welcome to the School of Engineering – where change begins. Our world is complex. It needs new engineering perspectives and innovative, creative voices like yours. We need enterprising mindsets, novel ideas and brave problem solvers to tackle 21st century problems and deliver tangible benefits for society.
In the School of Engineering, you’ll work across disciplines and boundaries to gain experience and understanding of real world challenges. We want you to think outside the box to design and evolve solutions for a sustainable future. Hone your skills in our purpose-built engineering building working in high-spec laboratories, workshops, digital and simulation labs within a diverse community of academics, researchers and technical staff, dedicated to helping you succeed.
Engineering runs deep in Bristol, home to Rolls Royce, Airbus, GKN and a vast range of engineering businesses and communities. You’ll be in the heart of this vibrant city, where you can capitalise on our network and partnerships to open new doors and possibilities for a career with impact. The School of Engineering is a place to nurture and prove your practice, make new friends, and embrace ever-changing technologies and processes.
Together, we’ll keep exploring and pushing forward to bring about positive change for a brighter future.
Our subject area
Our courses include: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics and more.
EngineeringOur partnerships and research
Partnerships
Our unique partnerships and relationships put us in a strong position as a School, working closely with regional, national and international partners to develop cross-disciplinary solutions to real world problems.
Research
Our research applies novel engineering techniques to solve problems of direct relevance to industry, society and the environment.
Engineering building
Our Engineering building is designed to revolutionise the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all of the latest high-tech equipment. Take a tour.
Degree apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with academic study. View current apprenticeship opportunities across engineering, surveying, planning and computer science.
Find a degree apprenticeshipOur facilities
Engineering facilities
Be in good company with Rolls Royce, Airbus and others as you build your engineering skill-set at UWE Bristol. You’ll access the kind of kit used by professional engineers in our brand new, state-of-the-art engineering building.
Driving simulator facilities
Automotive Engineering students can trial their designs in the latest simulation technology with our high-tech driving simulator.
Engineering Our Future blog
Follow our blog to keep in touch with what our current, past, and future engineers are up to and see the impact our students have in the world.
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UWE Bristol’s MAKERS project has been recognised with a Staff Award in the Sustainability category, celebrating its impactful work to improve diversity and inclusion in engineering while tackling the climate and ecological emergency. This recognition highlights the project’s contributions to fostering a sense of belonging among diverse engineering students and supporting sustainability in partnership with … Continue reading "UWE Bristol’s MAKERS Project Wins Staff Award for Sustainability"
UWE Bristol’s MAKERS Project Wins Staff Award for Sustainability
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On October 30th, the MAKERS project collaborated with student start-up and device repair experts FixMyTek for a Tech Repair Workshop at UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering. The event aimed to empower students and staff to engage in hands-on repairs to reduce electronic waste. The MAKERS Project, which stands for “Making and Knowledge Exchange for Repair … Continue reading "Empowering sustainable repair at UWE Bristol: a collaborative tech repair workshop with FixMyTek"
Empowering sustainable repair at UWE Bristol: a collaborative tech repair workshop with FixMyTek
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An engaging workshop, jointly organised by the Bristol Materials Network and the MAKERS Project, is set to take place on 7th November 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 4Z002 (Prototype and Play Lab), School of Engineering, Frenchay Campus. This hands-on event provides a unique opportunity to explore materials in new ways, emphasising tactile … Continue reading "Exploring Materials: A Collaborative Workshop by the MAKERS Project and the Bristol Materials Network"
Exploring Materials: A Collaborative Workshop by the MAKERS Project and the Bristol Materials Network
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The MAKERS project team is excited to support an International Repair Day celebration on Saturday, October 19th, at SPARKS Bristol, and they’re putting “share and repair” front and centre with some exciting new initiatives! This year marks the launch of a Library of Things at UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus. To showcase the vibrant repair community … Continue reading "Putting Share and Repair on the Map: Celebrating International Repair Day in Bristol"
Putting Share and Repair on the Map: Celebrating International Repair Day in Bristol
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The School of Engineering at UWE Bristol is seeking to collaborate with local community organisations by supporting project ideas relevant to engineering students enrolled in the Professionalism for Engineers module. We are inviting project proposals from community, voluntary, and social enterprise sectors. This initiative offers organisations the opportunity to receive free engineering consultancy from a … Continue reading "Partner with UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering for Community-Focused Projects"
Partner with UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering for Community-Focused Projects
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UWE Bristol is proud to announce the positive impact of its recent project, supported by funding from the Office for Students (OfS), aimed at increasing female participation in engineering and built environment degree apprenticeships. This initiative is already driving growth and fostering inclusivity in these vital sectors. The OfS funding supports the following UWE Bristol … Continue reading "Boosting Female Participation in Degree Apprenticeships"
Boosting Female Participation in Degree Apprenticeships
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We are excited to announce that our Women Like Me mentoring programme is now open for recruitment for a second cohort in 2024! Thanks to additional funding from the Office for Students, we’re expanding this successful initiative, offering even more women the chance to benefit from tailored mentoring, support, and development opportunities. For the past … Continue reading "Women Like Me Mentoring Programme – Now Open for Second Cohort in 2024!"
Women Like Me Mentoring Programme – Now Open for Second Cohort in 2024!
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Following the tremendous success of the UWE Bristol Repair Café, launched in 2023 as part of the Royal Academy of Engineering-funded MAKERS Project, the School of Engineering is excited to announce its return with a Repair Skills Day on September 25th, as part of Starting Block. In its first year, the Repair Café has prevented … Continue reading "MAKERS is celebrating the return of its repair café with a repair skills day"
MAKERS is celebrating the return of its repair café with a repair skills day
Bronze Athena Swan award
The Athena Swan Charter recognises commitment to the advancement of gender equality in
academia, including
professional and support roles. This includes the representation, progression, journey
through career milestones and working environment for people of all genders.
The Department (now School) was awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award in April 2015, and this was renewed in 2019.
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL)
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is a nationally – and internationally – recognised as a centre of excellence for advanced robotics research.
Bristol Robotics LaboratoryNews and events
News
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Events
Find out what events are taking place across the University and how you can take part.
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