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MSc by Research in Environmental Science and Agrifood

Self-funded MSc by Research
MSc by Research in Manufacturing and Materials

Self-funded MSc by Research
MSc by Research in Water

Self-funded MSc by Research
Multiscale Predictive Approaches Applied to Mechanics of Materials PhD

Self-funded PhD opportunity
Numerical health assessment of surface wear in mechanical contacts PhD

Self-funded PhD opportunity
Optimising and automating pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

Focusing on improving production efficiency and consistency
PhD in aero-engine aerodynamics

Fully-funded PhD studentship
PhDs in Defence and Security: Leadership, Management, Strategy and Resilience

Doctoral research programmes in a broad array of defence and security leadership, law and management fields
Propulsion System Aerodynamic Technologies for Reducing Fuel Burn - PhD

Fully-funded PhD studentship
Self-funded PhD's and MSc's in Advanced Mechanical/Material Engineering areas

Focusing on design and development of the novel metamaterials for multifunctional applications in energy systems
Self-learning battery management systems for lithium–sulfur batteries

Fully-funded PhD studentship
Transition to low carbon airports - PhD

Fully-funded PhD
Trustworthy Embodied Autonomous Vehicles Design Through Foundation Model - PhD

Self-funded PhD studentship
What process options are available for treatment of hazardous chemicals at the point of entry to sewer?

Fully-funded MSc by Research studentship

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