5 QS STARS FOR EMPLOYABILITY
(Excellent) for Global Engagement, Teaching and Inclusiveness 1
Top 3
For Social Mobility 2
Guaranteed Placements
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1st
For Science, Technology Engineering and Maths 4
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2 2025 English Social Mobility Index, Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
4 STEM category of the 2026 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
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University secures major funding to improve cooling for next generation electronics
21/05/2026
Additive manufacturing researchers at the University have secured a share of £1.35 million in national research funding to help develop new ways of keeping electronic devices cool, an issue that affects everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.
Academic featured in major UK cinema release – screening across the Midlands
18/05/2026
A University academic has contributed to a major new documentary charting the enduring legacy of Northern Soul, now showing in cinemas across the UK – including venues throughout the Midlands.
University joins industry leadership group to raise construction standards
15/05/2026
The University has joined the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) as a Client Partner, placing it among a national leadership group working collaboratively to raise standards across the construction industry.