Centre for PTMC, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Centre for PTMC has a world-leading reputation as a centre of excellence in fluid power, power transmission and motion control. Research activities are funded by government and industry at around £1m pa. Short CPD courses are offered, and consultancy projects allow industry to access the Centre’s expertise. The Centre is linked to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, whose 900 undergraduate students take 4-year MEng degrees, and most of its 150 postgraduate students are undertaking PhD research projects. With 45 academic staff and top ratings for teaching and research it is one of the largest and most successful Mechanical Engineering departments in the UK.

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