Engineering blog

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 ...

Nine ways that we support students to study Engineering

If you’re considering a degree in Engineering but are worried that you haven’t got the right qualifications or backgrou...

Urban forests? Student project uses BCU as case study

Mechanical Engineering Student, Molly O’Neill used the BCU campus as a case study for an urban forest, a radical idea d...

Electronic Engineering student prepares robot for competitions

Mohammed Hussain tells us about the creation of his new robot, built from components from the UKMARSBOT, which he plans...

Meet the Technicians

We’re committed to providing you with support throughout your degree. Our experienced technicians provide hands on assi...

Student support during your engineering degree

Find out about the support we offer you during your degree.

Women in Sound Engineering

We spoke to sound engineering students, Amara and Ruby, about their experience. 

Seven reasons to study a degree in STEM

We explore reasons why you should consider studying a STEM related degree with us.

What can I do with an Engineering degree?

Thinking of embarking on a career in engineering? You’ll be joining an ever evolving and diverse industry. A career in...

7 reasons to study Engineering with us

Engineering is one of the most exciting and innovative industries to be part of.

Conversion courses

Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...

Nine Engineering audiobooks you should be listening to

To celebrate #AudioBookMonth we have put together a list of our top 9 favourite audiobooks for Engineering students.

Engineering success at Innovate Fest

Engineering then and now

If you’re thinking of studying for a degree in Engineering, there has never been a more exciting time to start. Enginee...

Find the perfect Engineering course for you

Can't decide which engineering degree is right for you? Take our quiz and discover your perfect match! Explore our en...

My first year at BCU

Quantity Surveying student Katie shares her experiences from her first year at university.

Studying a Masters in Engineering

Choosing to study a postgraduate degree has many benefits such as increasing your employment prospects and helping you...

Five important reasons why women should study engineering

The realm of engineering is constantly evolving as well as becoming increasingly important in our world.

My Placement Year: The First Few Months

Hello everyone! I’m Sophie and I’m a placement student currently working within a precision engineering company in Bir...

Student Societies: BCU Racing

BCU Racing is a student-led team that competes in the Formula Student Challenge in July each year. Formula Student is a...

Lilly’s placement with Renault Formula One #INWED17

Tomorrow is  International Women in Engineering Day  (#INWED17), and this week we’re celebrating some of our female ...

A Day in the Life of an Engineering student

Want to know what it's really like to be a student here? Sophie tells you her story.