Why study with us?

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  • Bristol is a vibrant city with a long history in engineering and aviation, and is now a focal point for composites with the National Composites Centre being located in Bristol.
  • You will engage with the 40 academics in Bristol Composites Institute and University of Nottingham who have outstanding international reputations for their research in composites.
  • The taught component is delivered by experts in the field and is spread over three years allowing time to participate in research activities from the outset of your studies.
  • We have world-class facilities for material discovery and characterisation, design, novel manufacturing, simulation and experimentation.
  • The training is designed to create innovators and leaders in sustainable approaches to design manufacture and materials discovery.
  • The CDT is a springboard to industry with all of our research projects linked to industry and providing opportunities for a secondment to our large network of international contacts.
  • A structured professional development programme will prepare you for an industrial-based research environment.
  • You will participate in international conferences and exhibitions, as well as CDT conferences and events. Have a look at the latest edition of the ISCE newsletter to find out more.
  • You will be involved in peer-to-peer mentoring and inclusion in a student-led support network throughout your studies.