Research in Engineering and Physical Sciences

Our goal is to transform our understanding of the world to make life easier, healthier and more sustainable

Research institutes and centres

Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education

From training future generations of railway engineers to developing world-leading technologies, we collaborate with industry and academia to drive UK and global rail innovation.
Birmingham Energy Institute

The complexity of the energy challenge requires systems level thinking, drawing on the breadth of our capabilities from policy and economics to new technologies.
Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine

Transforming lives through quantitative biomedical and clinical research
Healthcare Technologies Institute

Our experts are working together to advance new technologies and treatments that enable people to live longer, healthier and happier lives.
Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

We bring together expertise from a wide spectrum of disciplines to open a new window on the Universe.
Quantum Technology Hub

eveloping the use of sensors and clocks in innovative, ground-breaking technologies to change the future landscapes of healthcare, transport, defence, civil engineering and more.