Industrial Doctorate Centre in Systems

Delivering impact in Industry

ULTra Global, one of the 40 Industrial sponsors of EngD in Systems, has delivered one of the world's first operational Personal Rapid Transit systems at Heathrow airport. Dr Alan Peters (on the photo) and Dr Nick Davenport, both EngD in Systems Alumni, have made major contributions to success of this project at ULTra Global.

Building an interdisciplinary research community

Through wide spectrum of industrial sponsors, the disciplinary backgrounds of our REs and Academic Supervisors and multidisciplinary spectrum of research portfolio, the IDC in Systems demonstrates that the interdisciplinary purpose is being delivered.

Developing leaders for tomorrow

The IDC in Systems is transforming the concept of transferable skills training in engineering and science from the provision of remedial training to the delivery of excellence in leadership, personal effectiveness and innovation.