BCI welcome over 130 guests to the 2026 Postgraduate Research Symposium
The annual Bristol Composites Institute PGR Symposium took place on Wednesday 29th April at the MShed Museum on Bristol's harbourside.
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CoSEM and ISCE CDT Students Visit Leonardo for Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Students from the Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing (CoSEM CDT) and the Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering (ISCE CDT) were welcomed to Leonardo in Yeovil on Thursday 5 February 2026 for a behind-the-scenes visit to explore the company’s advanced aerospace engineering facilities.
CoSEM CDT Students Complete Research Placements at Monash University, Australia
Two students from the CoSEM CDT have completed research placements at world-leading Australian institutions.
iCOMAT opens doors to CoSEM and BCI visitors
iCOMAT opens doors to CoSEM and BCI visitors
CoSEM hosts two insightful industry seminars featuring ESA and JLR
CoSEM CDT students recently had the opportunity to attend two industry seminars as part of the CDT’s ongoing Industrial Seminar Series.
Bristol Composites Institute host "Mode III and mixed-mode interlaminar fracture toughness and the factors affecting it" workshop
Professors Michael Wisnom of Bristol Composites Institute, Yentl Swolfs of KU Leuven and Federico Paris of the University of Seville hosted an online workshop on Composites Fracture on 2nd December.
Bristol Composites Institute and NCC host newly branded: Composites Innovation Forum 2025
On 12 November the Bristol Composites Institute welcomed over 100 guests to the Composites Innovation Forum.
TexComp 2026 call for abstract submissions is now live
Bristol Composites Institute will host the 16th International Conference on Textile Composites from 9th - 11th September 2026.
CoSEM CDT student wins Syensqo best journal paper prize
Ph.D. student John Worth has been awarded the annual Syensqo prize for the CoSEM CDT Best Journal Paper.
CoSEM CDT student wins Syensqo best journal paper prize
Ph.D. student James Griffith has been awarded the annual Syensqo prize for the CoSEM CDT best journal paper.
CoSEM CDT23 cohort's Design, Build and Test (DBT) video
This new video from the CoSEM CDT highlights the impressive work of the 2023 entry cohort as they navigate the challenges and achievements of their Design, Build and Test (DBT) project.
CoSEM CDT students jointly awarded the Hexcel project prize
PhD students Robert Oxford Pope and Cameron Abercromby have been jointly awarded the Hexcel Prize for the best CoSEM CDT three-month research project.
CoSEM CDT hosts outreach day for local sixth-form pupils
On 14 May, the CoSEM CDT hosted a STEM Outreach Day for a group of 45 Sixth-Form pupils from Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School in Gloucestershire. There were four activities that ran throughout the day, highlighting the exciting opportunities in composites engineering.
BCI and NCC researchers captivate local School children at the FUTURES Schools Research Fair
Researchers from the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) and National Composites Centre (NCC) introduce school children to the fascinating world of composite materials through a series of interactive demonstrations
CoSEM CDT students lead outreach trip to Ghana
Ghanaian outreach inspires next generation and sparks interest in the field of composite materials
AIComp 2025: Pioneering the Future of AI in Composite Materials
The UK's inaugural Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials Conference, set to take place from 1-3 September 2025 in Bristol, UK.
Building cross-CDT relationships at World Cafe Knowledge Exchange event
Over 30 PhD and EngD students gathered at We the Curious on Wednesday 29 January 2025 for an engaging World Café Knowledge Exchange event
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates January 2025 graduates
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates its MSc and PhD graduates
Egg Challenge 7.0: Deggpool
Ph.D. students aim for safe landings in 2024 Bristol Composites Institute Egg Challenge
CoSEM CDT student receives GKN Aerospace prize
PhD student Jula Schroeder has been awarded the GKN Aerospace prize for the ‘Best Taught Mark in the CoSEM CDT Taught Component'.
Scientists’ ‘next-generation’ space materials blast off for tests on ISS
A new generation of space materials left Earth this morning as they head to the International Space Station (ISS) to undergo testing in the brutal conditions of low Earth orbit.
Bristol Composites Institute and National Composites Centre host 2024 annual conference
On 24 October the Bristol Composites Institute welcomed over 150 guests to the 2024 BCI & NCC Annual Conference, titled "Driving innovation in composites"
CoSEM CDT student attends ESA FAIR Space Radiation Summer School
CoSEM CDT student Gokhan Sancak attended a space radiation summer school in Darmstadt, Germany.
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates 2024 summer graduates
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates its recent graduates.
CoSEM CDT students visit Airbus
The students were introduced to Airbus and AIRTeC, before enjoying a tour of the facilities.
Bristol Composites Institute hosts 2024 Damage Workshop
An invitation-only, two day workshop on Damage of Composites was held in Bristol, which included many internationally renowned academics.
CDT alumnus carries on tradition of football tournament
ACCIS CDT Alumnus Dr Michael Elkington continues football tournament tradition, where teams from the National Composites Centre and University of Bristol took part.
CoSEM CDT hosts guest from NASA Langley
The CoSEM CDT welcomed Dr Chauncey Wu from NASA Langley to deliver a series of seminars.
CoSEM CDT student has work published in Scientific Reports
Third year CoSEM CDT student Stefania Akromah has had research published in Scientific Reports.
CoSEM CDT hosts outreach day for local sixth-form pupils
On 20 May, the CoSEM CDT hosted a STEM Outreach Day for a group of 40 Sixth-Form pupils from Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School in Gloucestershire. There were four activities that ran throughout the day, highlighting the exciting opportunities in composites engineering.
International workshop on mode I toughness
Professors Michael Wisnom of Bristol Composites Institute, Yentl Swolfs of KU Leuven and Federico Paris of the University of Seville hosted an online workshop on Composites Fracture on 14th May.
Two CoSEM CDT students selected for new Early Career Enterprise Fellowship (ECEF) scheme
James Uzzell and James Griffith, from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing (CoSEM CDT), have been named in Bristol’s first cohort of Early Career Enterprise Fellowships (ECEF).
CoSEM CDT student's research published in international journal
PhD student Jan Maurycy Uszko has had his research published in gold open access journal Nanoscale Advances.
BCI Postgraduate Research Symposium 2024
Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) welcomed over 100 delegates from academia and industry to the University of Bristol for its annual Postgraduate Research Symposium.
CoSEM CDT student awarded Hexcel project prize
PhD student Jan Maurycy Uszko has been awarded the Hexcel prize for his 3-month research project.
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates its February 2024 graduates
The Bristol Composites Institute applauds the success of all its recent graduates.
CoSEM CDT and National Institute of Aerospace renew Memorandum of Understanding
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing (CoSEM CDT) and National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) have renewed their commitment to collaborate on advanced composite research and education.
ACCIS CDT alumnus' work published in prestigious interdisciplinary journal
Dr. Hernaldo Mendoza Nava has had his PhD research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
CoSEM CDT student receives prize from GKN Aerospace
PhD student Jacopo Lavazza has been awarded the GKN Aerospace prize for the ‘Best Taught Mark in the CoSEM CDT Taught Component'.
CoSEM CDT 2022 Design, Build and Test (DBT) video
This new video from the CoSEM CDT presents the work of the 2022 cohort as they undertake their ‘DBT’ project.
CoSEM CDT students visit GKN Aerospace
During the visit, students heard from GKN staff, and had a tour of the Global Technology Centre
BCI & NCC 2023 Annual Conference
On 16 November the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) welcomed over 150 guests to the 2023 BCI & NCC Annual Conference, titled "Composites of the Future: Tomorrow's Materials and Applications"
International workshop on the fracture toughness of composites
Professors Michael Wisnom of Bristol Composites Institute, Yentl Swolfs of KU Leuven and Federico Paris of the University of Seville hosted an online workshop on Composite Fracture on 14th November.
CoSEM CDT students showcase composites at the FUTURES Schools Research Fair
CoSEM CDT students introduce school children to concepts of composite materials via a series of interactive demonstrations
Bristol Composites Institute celebrates July 2023 graduates
The Bristol Composites Institute celebrates the success of its recent graduates.
Upcoming CerTest Workshop & Panel Session At ICCM 23
The much anticipated Composites Regulations Workshop and Panel Session led by the CerTest team will be taking place on Tuesday 1 August at ICCM in Belfast.
Match-ID Newsletter Feature on research by Bristol Composites Institute
Prestigious software platform promotes BCI academic's research
CoSEM CDT student presents at TEDxUWE
Ph.D. student Asaad Biqai presents at TEDxUWE.
AIRTeC and Zund UK site visits
Recent AIRTeC and Zund UK site visits provide valuable networking opportunities for composites researchers
CoSEM CDT student recognised as Inspirational Bristol Scientist
Ph.D. student Stefania Akromah has been recognised on the 2023 Inspirational Bristol Scientists Board.