Chemical engineering back in Bradford

13th October 2011

IChemE president Sir William Wakeham was in Bradford, UK this week for the opening of the city University’s new chemical engineering laboratory.

Sir William was joined by former IChemE president William Wilkinson and University vice-chancellor Mark Leary for the formal opening, almost a decade after the university’s original chemical engineering department was closed. The Wilkinson laboratory is named after the former IChemE president who was head of chemical engineering at Bradford University from 1967 until 1979.

Bradford re-launched its MEng course in chemical engineering in January with more than 30 undergraduates having started their studies last year. Students will also have the option to finish after 3 years, receiving a Bachelors degree and it will be possible for them to complete an industrial placement as part of a sandwich course.

IChemE chief executive David Brown says: 'Bradford is to be congratulated on its new chemical engineering programme.  The enthusiasm and commitment of the staff involved are clear to see, and the courses will be fully in line with Bradford's reputation for high quality education, linked to its strengths in research but at the same time well matched to industry needs and giving a solid foundation for fulfilling careers.'