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 robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- to mobile phones, medical 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
Our latest news
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.
New study helps improve windstorm outage predictions
Research by the Met Office and Newcastle University shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects.
Newcastle University graduate’s journey to chess glory
Chemical Engineering graduate Deema Khunda is one of twelve stars battling it out to be crowned Chess Champion in a new TV series.