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School of Engineering

We're a multi-disciplinary school, with a rich and proud history in Engineering excellence.

Engineering shapes the future all around us

Engineering is everywhere you look. It plays a role in every aspect of our modern lives:

  • from roboticsmachine learning and artificial intelligence
  • to mobile phonesmedical technology, and driverless cars

Here in Newcastle is where great innovators such as Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan developed ideas that changed the world. We are proud to continue our city's rich history in world-leading engineering, innovation and creativity. We carry out ground-breaking research. We work closely with our governmental and industrial partners. We address global challenges such as:

  • climate change
  • sustainable energy
  • transport
  • clean water supply
  • waste management

Engineering at Newcastle

Our Head of School, Daniel Coca, tells us why engineering at Newcastle University is such a unique experience.

Our latest news

Exploring key microgrid locations in the region

A new project is set to unlock the potential of microgrid sites across the region to support decarbonisation and boost energy resilience.

Zero-emission propulsion system successfully tested on research vessel

A pioneering £4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system.

Newcastle engineers win prestigious chemical engineering awards

Professor Ian Metcalfe has been awarded the Sharma Medal and Dr Greg Mutch has received this year’s Warner Medal.