Engineering and design student insights
Student projects, placements, research and study experiences in the Faculty of Engineering & Design. Sometimes featuring a graduate guest spot.
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Developing simulation tools at Rolls-Royce: an EIP experience
Author: Katy Feng, MEng Aerospace Engineering For my External Integrated Placement (EIP) at Rolls-Royce, I am developing simulation tools which allow the rapid design of gas turbine fan blades. The main task is the development of the front and back-end...
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Using systems engineering to improve processes at Rolls-Royce: an EIP experience
Author: Ollie Macmullen, fourth-year MEng Aerospace Engineering student Instead of completing the Group Business Design Project (GBDP) like most people on my aerospace engineering course, I chose to apply for an EIP (External integrated project) at Rolls-Royce. This would give...
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Venture adventure: a talk for the new generation of engineers
Author: George Surtees, MEng Aerospace Engineering Recently, I took the initiative to propose, plan and take part in an outreach event for my department and university. I had the great opportunity to present my experience as an engineering student to...
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Thoughts on becoming a postgrad student and ambassador at Bath
Author: Ben Webber My reasons for wanting to become a student ambassador is to share my university experience with others, in the hope that someone who shares my passions and interests can better inform themselves on what to expect...
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Ethics in Engineering: How I developed my technical writing skills
Author: Max Hurlestone My first written assignment for Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath was an essay on ethics in engineering. Having studied history at A-level, I was lucky that I was already well-prepared for this kind of...
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To MEng or not to MEng: a guide to the benefits of studying an undergraduate master's degree
Author: Dr James Scobie, Senior Lecturer and Admissions Tutor There are a lot of things to consider when you’re deciding on which degree to apply for. At Bath, we have five mechanical engineering degrees, with and without placements, and with...
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My academic exchange to TU Delft
Author: Sari Naito Why did I apply for an exchange? Having grown up living in many different countries, I have always loved the feeling of stepping into a new culture and finding my way through the many cultural and language...
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Winter Graduation is on its way and it's time to get ready!
Author: Isabel Hurst Even if this is your first graduation, or your third graduation, the run-up to it is filled with excitement and anticipation. Students will be returning from far and wide to celebrate the end of their time at...
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A double win for Bath at Olympus Rover Trials 2022
Jacob graduated from Bath with an MEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with placement and now works as a Systems Engineer at QinetiQ. Author: Jacob Simms UKSEDS is a national student society that provide resources and activities for students with an interest in...
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My MSc experience was the steppingstone to my dream job
Author: Vamshi Gundapaneni I am an international student at the University of Bath, which played a vital role in my life. I completed my master’s degree in MSc Automotive Engineering with Electric Propulsion. To enhance my leadership qualities, I nominated...
