Materials Science and Engineering Postgraduate Offer-holder Hub 2021

One step closer...

We are absolutely thrilled that you have an offer to start your postgraduate studies with us. Our Offer-holder hub is designed to provide you with all the information needed to help you make an informed decision on where you wish to continue your studies.

Over the coming weeks and months, there will be opportunities to hear from students and staff in the School and ask them any questions you might have about the fantastic community here at Birmingham. 

New material could better protect soldiers, athletes and motorists

Soldiers, athletes, and motorists could lead safer lives thanks to a new process that could lead to more efficient and re-useable protection from shock and impact, explosion, and vibration, according to a new study.

Pressurised insertion of aqueous solutions into water-repellent nanoporous materials, such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks, could help to create high-performance energy absorbing systems. Read full article > 

Birmingham spacecraft engineer interviewed about her role in the discovery of water on Saturn's Enceladus moon

On 2 June 2021, BBC Earth’s Planet Explorers released an interview with Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel and her colleagues, discussing the different roles she and her teammates played in NASA-European Space Agency (ESA) Cassini mission to Saturn. In the programme, titled ‘The women leading the exploration of Saturn - Planet Explorers’, Dr Alconcel explains how she worked on the spacecraft’ magnetometer sensors. These sensors, which detect magnetic fields, provided scientists with the first indication that there was liquid water in the south pole of Saturn’s Enceladus moon. Read full article >

Act now to secure the UK's critical materials supply, say Birmingham experts

The UK must act now to ensure a stable supply of technology-critical metals (TCMs) essential for its transition to clean energy and the delivery of its ten point plan for a green industrial revolution, according to a new Policy Commission report produced by the University of Birmingham. Technology-critical metals such as rare earths, lithium and cobalt are essential for emerging clean-energy technologies including electric vehicle batteries, and permanent magnets used in efficient motors and generators. Demand for these materials is expected to grow exponentially over the next 20 years as a result of the global race towards next generation clean-energy technologies. Read full article >

Information Session for Offer-holders Webinar

We recently ran an information session for offer-holders via zoom where we discussed our flexible teaching and learning approach, as well as useful information on plans for School events and activities such as careers fairs, industry workshops, social events and much more. Watch the video.

Access video content and previous questions and answers

We regularly run virtual events within the School where we invite enquirers and offer-holders to engage with our video content and ask any questions they may have. All of these events are archived and can be viewed back. Visit our webpages to gain access.

Become part of our postgraduate community

Join us for a postgraduate degree and you'll become part of a supportive network of students and alumni who help to create change. Visit our offer guide pages which will help guide you through the postgraduate admissions process and what to do next in order to accept your offer, as well as how to prepare for your first few weeks as a postgraduate at Birmingham.

Careers support for postgraduate students

Whether you're looking for a career as an academic, moving into a new sector or building your professional experience, we can offer you advice and guidance both during and after your degree. Find out about the support that is available.

Updates from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences