Key facts
Bronze Athena SWAN Award
We're recognised for our ongoing commitment to addressing gender inequality
Research excellence
Engineering is ranked 4th in the UK for research power and grade point average
Education: Ranked UK top 10 and world top 100 for mechanical engineering
Overview
About the Department of Mechanical Engineering
We are an inclusive and friendly mechanical engineering department, and a leading international centre for research and teaching.
Southampton is consistently ranked amongst the top UK universities. Our scientists, engineers and their research are among the most influential in the world.
We carry out research across a range of groups and centres. Our work covers diverse topics, from energy generation to robots, engines to artificial hips, nanomechanics to control systems, sensors to composite materials, energy storage to tribology.
Our research has impact across industry and society. It also feeds into our undergraduate and postgraduate course content, meaning students benefit from the latest knowledge.
Our work is supported by advanced facilities such as:
- μ-VIS X-Ray Imaging Centre
- Testing and Structures Research Laboratory
- Engineering Design and Manufacturing Centre
- Bioengineering Laboratory
- Cryogenics Facilities
Our courses have a strong focus on applying fundamental physics and engineering by design, fabrication and 'learning by doing'. They incorporate all the classical aspects of mechanical engineering while encompassing modern interdisciplinary topics.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The School of Engineering is committed to building a positive environment that allows all staff to achieve their potential and share in the school's success.
The School has held an Athena SWAN Bronze award since 2013. The Athena SWAN Charter is a global framework used to promote inclusive working practices and transform gender equality within higher education and research.
Engineering's EDI initiatives include:
- a dedicated fund to help staff cover additional care costs incurred by attending out-of-hours events such as open days
- outreach events inspiring girls to consider science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers
- guidelines that discourage the holding of meetings before 10am and after 4pm, to help those with caring responsibilities
The School has its own EDI committee, and sit on the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences' EDI and Athena SWAN forums. This allows colleagues to share best practice across the faculty and the University.
Courses
Research
Explore research across the School of Engineering, including the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s 5 research groups.
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Engineering research
Learn more about the work and impact of the University’s 4 engineering departments. Browse projects, publications and staff profiles.
Our research community
We carry out research across 5 research groups. These bring together specialists to share knowledge and solve problems.
People
Mechanical Engineering is a vibrant and friendly department with integrated research, enterprise and learning communities.
The advent of new manufacturing and digital technologies offer an opportunity to reconfigure the landscape of advanced alloys. Our research aims at combining fundamental modelling and advanced characterisation to conceive the next generation of sustainable alloys
Mechanical engineering tackles today’s key challenges, from climate change to healthcare. Our students gain practical problem-solving skills across a wide range of specialisations, guided by the latest research. Emphasising design and teamwork, we empower students to envision and implement innovative solutions for a better world.
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Jobs at Southampton
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