Our facilities

We have many world-class, large scale and national facilities that enhance the quality and value of our research and teaching. Many of our facilities are available for external use.

Microscopy services

A range of optical and electron microscopes with extensive preparation facilities that enable investigations of a wide variety of samples
Microscopy services - Capabilities and resources

Recent multi-million-pound investment in our microscopy suite has equipped us with the latest generation analytical microscopes with extensive preparation facilities for materials development and investigation
Microscopy services image gallery

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Nanoindentation and nanohardness testing

Offering enhanced capabilities in testing a wide range of manufactured or even soft biological and polymeric materials
Non-invasive imaging

A non-destructive technique frequently used to investigate the shape, size and position of flaws and voids in materials
Point-of-use water treatment development lab

Dedicated collaborative technology development and testing space for water treatment systems
Protective solutions laboratory

Providing ballistics testing and research capabilities, utilising state-of-the-art facilities
Shrivenham explosive test house

A totally independent facility for hazard testing explosives, providing data pertinent to explosives safety
Soil management facility

The facility features environment simulation tools, which provide a world-class resource for the detailed study of soil
State-of-the-art microscopy facilities

A range of optical and electron microscopes with extensive preparation facilities that enable investigations of a wide variety of samples
Structural testing laboratory

A wide range of facilities and complementary equipment which ensure we are well positioned to serve our clients
Surface engineering and nanotechnology

We have specialist equipment and facilities available in surface engineering and nanotechnology
The synthesis facility

Providing a unique location for the development of new energetic compositions in a modern well-equipped laboratory
THERMMAT - Thermal Rheological Mechanical Analysis Suite

State-of-the-art facility for extensive thermomechanical analysis of advanced materials
UKCRIC National Research Facility for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Supporting research on the interdependencies between treatment/distribution processes, condition monitoring and performance of technologies