Engineering blog

Minivation Festival 2025: What is it all about?

The College of Engineering welcomed its students to Minivation Fest, a two-day event held in the Millennium Point build...

What is STEAM at BCU?

At Birmingham City University (BCU), STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This inn...

My experience as a female Engineer working for Jaguar Land Rover

Alessandra, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, tells us about her experience as a female engineer working in the indust...

Studying MSc Project Management at BCU

MSc Project Management Student Preeti Bathla discovered her passion for project management. The course allowed her to ...

Which Engineering course is best for you?

Engineering is a vast and exciting field, offering a variety of career paths for an exciting future. Here at Birmingham...

Cal Poly X BCU

Our BCU students collaborated with Cal Poly to create an immersive travelling exhibit educating the public on the...

Three reasons you shouldn’t be afraid of rollercoasters

O ur engineering students explain why you shouldn’t be afraid by exploring the world of rollercoaster design...

BCU's Electric Vehicle Test Rig Prepares Students for the Future of the Automotive Industry

Are you interested in a career in the automotive industry? The industry is currently undergoing a significant shift tow...

What is the BCU Repair Lab?

Our Engineering Department, based at Millennium Point, have launched a Repair Lab in which students can get hands-on r...

Enhancing the human body at Innovation Fest

We sat down with Kyle Burlington, a third-year Mechanical Engineering student, who told us about his exoskeleton pro...

Academic Spotlight: Florimond Gueniat

Florimond Gueniat teaches topics related to control engineering and mathematics in the School of Engineering and the B...

5 reasons why you shouldn't miss our Engineering and the Built Environment Open Day

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they...

My first year in the School of Engineering and Built Environment

We spoke to Hettie, about her first-year experience in the School of Engineering and Built Environment. She tells us ho...

Women in Electronic Engineering

We spoke to Althea about her journey being a young Black woman in electronic engineering.

Five ways to prepare for your Engineering degree

Not sure on what to do between now and starting university? Don’t fret, we’ve put together a plan to help you stay up ...