School of Science & Technology
The School of Science and Technology embraces three subjects: Science, the Built Environment, and Engineering.
The School’s science research is recognised internationally through its centres for water soluble polymers, advanced materials, modern optics, solar energy, and hydrocolloids. The undergraduate science programmes take a look at science in new and interesting ways, combining elements of physics, biology, chemistry and the environment to form degrees in Forensic Science and Environmental Studies. There is also an opportunity for Forensic Science students to complement their studies with Criminal Justice. A planned new innovation is our new degree in Laboratory Science that will offer prospective and experienced laboratory technicians across industry and education the opportunity to gain further learning and an award for the benefit of their skills and career prospects.
The centre for the Built Environment offers industrially applicable and accredited programmes that are of interest to part time and full time students alike. The programmes are aimed at those who are seeking a career, or are already active, in all aspects of the construction industry, estate agency and estate management, and housing. Glyndŵr University has strong relationships with recognised professional bodies in these areas, sometimes allowing it to offer exemptions for memberships. Whilst the curricula have always recognised the importance of sustainability, a new specialised bachelor degree in Sustainable Development has been launched. This will study a topic that is now an unavoidable aspect of construction and development, and one that is increasingly the subject public debate, industry’s attention, and government legislation.
The Engineering Research Centre is active in the modelling and simulation of aerospace and automotive applications, and the study of signal, power systems and control engineering. This research underpins both the undergraduate and masters level degrees and ensures that the curriculum is kept up to date with the latest developments in these fields.
There are a number of different programmes in Engineering, covering performance car and motorsport technologies, electrical and electronic engineering including sound broadcast engineering, aeronautical engineering and avionics, and specialised manufacturing and engineering logistics. Glyndŵr University has dedicated engineering laboratories to support these programmes and Engineering has close ties with Airbus UK and strong links with other industries including Toyota, Jaguar and Siemens. A new part time foundation degree in Automation, Instrumentation and Control has been added to the portfolio with the support of United Utilities aimed at employees of utility and process based industries.
All of the Engineering programmes feature practical work to back up theoretical content using the wide range of facilities available on campus. These include engineering workshops with rapid prototyping facilities, hangar based piston and jet aircraft, computer flight simulators, performance cars in a comprehensively fitted automotive workshop, electronics and control laboratories, a smoke tunnel, subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel testing, and computer laboratories running the latest industry standard software. Engineering are now planning the installation of a new full motion flight simulator and have recently upgraded their wind tunnels to feature real time data capture of experimental measurements.
The School of Science and Technology prides itself on the quality and employability of its graduates. The latest news is that Glyndŵr University is set to invest in a new £8 million Design and Technology building for the benefit of Schools within the University including Science and Technology. It will be equipped with the latest high technology features and equipment and will further enhance what is already a stimulating and modern study environment for our Engineering, Science and Built Environment students.
