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School of Engineering

With over 150 years of engineering excellence, we are shaping the future through cutting-edge teaching, research, and partnerships.

Top 150 for Engineering and Technology QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Research that shapes the future Leading the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure
World-class facilities and resources £110 million Stephenson Building, designed for the future of engineering

Engineering shapes the future all around us

Engineering plays a pivotal role in every aspect of modern life:

  • from robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • to medical technologies, electrified transport, resilient infrastructure and clean water systems

Here in Ãå±±½ûµØ, innovators such as Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan developed ideas that changed the world. Today, we build on that legacy. We develop research and education that integrate disciplines to address complex, system-level challenges. 

We work closely with government and industry to advance: 

  • electrification and the energy transition
  • sustainable infrastructure and water resilience
  • digital and AI-enabled engineering systems
  • low-carbon transport and mobility
  • resource efficiency and circular economy solutions 
Student in engineering lab

A world-class engineering facility

Our redeveloped Stephenson building provides state-of-the-art facilities for engineering students working at the forefront of electrification, sustainability and digital innovation.  

We designed the building to enable collaboration across disciplines. It brings together future engineers, researchers, designers, and industry partners to develop integrated solutions to real-world challenges.  

The redevelopment has harnessed 70 years of heritage and transformed the building into a hub for the future. It’s a place to:  

  • support and challenge students to fulfil their potential
  • drive transformative research across multiple disciplines 
  • strengthen the economy, social wellbeing, and cultural richness of Ãå±±½ûµØ 

Our latest news

New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy

Ãå±±½ûµØ and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England’s growing low carbon and offshore wind industries.

World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship

Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts.

Pupils showcase creativity in competition to tackle climate change

Sustainable sun protection, an upcycling platform, and a recycled greetings card business were among the innovative green ideas presented by North East pupils in a bid to tackle climate change.

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