Railway Challenge students

Unlocking opportunities to develop new skills, gain real-world experience, and broaden professional horizons of our researchers. From industry courses to placements and training opportunities, our researchers have the chance to enhance their expertise, build valuable connections, and explore diverse career pathways while maximising the impact of their research.

Opportunities for professional development

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Research courses with industry

Explore opportunities to build advanced research impact with us. By collaborating directly with industry partners to identify priority research topics and co-fund opportunities, this scheme aims to ensure that business needs shape our courses and placements.

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Research scholarships

We are committed to offering a bespoke range of financial support to enable our researchers to pursue their passions and carry out innovative research projects with our University.

Other useful information

Research degrees

Take the opportunity to explore a subject in depth, gain new skills and experience, and improve your career prospects with a research degree.

Our research

Explore our university research as well as our institutes and centres, advancing research, innovation and collaboration across all of our academic departments and globally.

Information for our funders and partners

Explore our University community and how we're working to collaborate with partners and provide a dynamic and supportive environment for our postgraduate researchers.