World-class talent

the lightning test chamber – a 100,000 amp strike to a panel of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic.

Our researchers have worked with businesses and the third sector to make a global impact, including reshaping the way the BBC reports, improving nuclear waste disposal and making major breakthroughs in genetics.

We are ranked 5th amongst USA universities for the quality of our research and 2nd for the impact of our research, confirming our place as a world-leading university.