Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

01/04/2026

The department are proud to have held another successful MAE: MEET THE EMPLOYERS event 🥳

This event involved Boeing, Prestwick Aerosystems, AAC Clydespace, ARUP and SSE Renewables. This included a series of interesting talks followed by a busy networking session.

Thanks to the all students who came along and to all of the companies involved.

This was our last event of the academic year. We look forward to hosting this series again next year. If you or anyone you know would like to come along as an employer please reach out!

31/03/2026

Last chance to vote in the TEAs ‼️ voting closed tonight

Is there someone from MAE that you think deserves to be recognised? ✨

This year we would love to have the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering represented at Strathclyde Union’s Teaching Excellence Awards. This is a solely student-led award ceremony meaning it is students who nominate, ​shortlist, and pick the winners.

The nomination process should only take a few minutes to complete and will mean so much to all nominees. There are 7 categories in total however you do not have to nominate someone for every category. If you would like to confirm the name of anyone please just ask.

The nomination categories are below:

✨Have you experienced an outstanding teacher who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure their students’ success? (Above and Beyond)
✨Have you experienced a member of staff who honours a creative and imaginative educator who brings learning to life through fresh ideas or unconventional methods. (Innovative Teaching)
✨Is there someone who has taken your feedback on board to help improve one of your modules? (Student Voice Champion)
✨Is there a PhD teaching assistant/ tutor who has played a big role in supporting students learning in a particular module? (Teaching Assistant or Tutor)
✨Or a member of non-teaching support staff who you have noticed has played a huge role in supporting students this year? (Best Non Teaching/Support Staff)

Thank you in advance on behalf of everyone in the department.

Nominations are now open!

30/03/2026

This weekend we enjoyed welcoming some of our offer holders on to campus ✨

An information filled session starting with a detailed talk about our courses from Dr McLaren followed by an interactive team building activity encouraging participants to think like mechanical engineers!

We look forward to hopefully welcoming some of you back again in September 🥳

24/03/2026

Is there someone from MAE that you think deserves to be recognised? ✨

This year we would love to have the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering represented at Strathclyde Union’s Teaching Excellence Awards. This is a solely student-led award ceremony meaning it is students who nominate, ​shortlist, and pick the winners.

The nomination process should only take a few minutes to complete and will mean so much to all nominees. There are 7 categories in total however you do not have to nominate someone for every category. If you would like to confirm the name of anyone please just ask.

The nomination categories are below:

✨Have you experienced an outstanding teacher who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure their students’ success? (Above and Beyond)
✨Have you experienced a member of staff who honours a creative and imaginative educator who brings learning to life through fresh ideas or unconventional methods. (Innovative Teaching)
✨Is there someone who has taken your feedback on board to help improve one of your modules? (Student Voice Champion)
✨Is there a PhD teaching assistant/ tutor who has played a big role in supporting students learning in a particular module? (Teaching Assistant or Tutor)
✨Or a member of non-teaching support staff who you have noticed has played a huge role in supporting students this year? (Best Non Teaching/Support Staff)

Thank you in advance on behalf of everyone in the department.

https://www.strathunion.com/voice/teachingexcellenceawards/?Ref=email&All%20Students=current&utm_campaign=1068900_General_ASE_13%2F3%2F24&utm_medium=email&utm_source=University%20of%20Strathclyde%20Students%20Association&dm_i=73VB,MWRO,3AB4IY,30AI8,1

23/03/2026

MODULE EVALUATIONS NOW OPEN!

It’s time to have your say and make a difference to your modules!

The department really value your feedback and would love to implement changes to improve the student experience! However, changes are easier to make if response rates are high!

So please take 5 minutes to complete these for your modules before 10.04.26

12/03/2026

📣🌟MAE: MEET THE EMPLOYERS - FINAL EVENT OF THE YEAR🌟📣

Our next event of the academic year will take place NEXT WEDNESDAY the 18th of March 2026 in TL325. The event is open to students of all year groups from all engineering disciplines.


Lightning talks will begin at 2:30pm and will be followed by a networking session from 3.30pm. This will give all students who attend the opportunity to talk with companies specifically targeting Strathclyde Graduates and Interns. The aim of these events is to showcase the wide range of companies available for our students to consider for future employment whether that be as an intern, a graduate or even further into your career. These sessions give you the opportunity to listen to what the companies have to offer and the chance to speak to them one-to-one asking any questions you may have. 🌟

Following student requests given during the last event, this particular event will involve Boeing and Prestwick Aerosystems (former Spirit Aerosystems), ARUP, SSE Renewables, AAC Clyde Space and Airspection.

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!

06/03/2026

The department are proud to have held another successful MAE: MEET THE EMPLOYERS event 🥳

This event involved Star Refrigeration, Kaizen Institute, IMechE, Skyrora and NMIS. This included a series of interesting talks followed by a busy networking session.

Thanks to the all students who came along and to all of the companies involved.

The next and final event of this years’ series will be on the 18th of March 2026. Watch this space to find out what companies will be joining us 🗓️

05/03/2026

Recently some of our teaching staff were involved in the Young Weir Wise outreach program ✨

Fun-filled creative practical sessions inspiring the future generation of female engineers!

Thanks to everyone involved 🎉

17/02/2026

📣🌟MAE: MEET THE EMPLOYERS - TOMORROW🌟📣

A quick reminder that our next event of the academic year will take place THIS WEDNESDAY the 18th of February 2026 in TL325. The event is open to students of all year groups from all engineering disciplines.


Lightning talks will begin at 2:30pm and will be followed by a networking session from 3.30pm. This will give all students who attend the opportunity to talk with companies specifically targeting Strathclyde Graduates and Interns. The aim of these events is to showcase the wide range of companies available for our students to consider for future employment whether that be as an intern, a graduate or even further into your career. These sessions give you the opportunity to listen to what the companies have to offer and the chance to speak to them one-to-one asking any questions you may have. 🌟

Following student requests given during the last event, this particular event will involve Skyrora, Kaizen Institute, Harlyn Solutions, NMIS, STAR Refrigeration, IMechE and Booth Welsh.

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!

14/02/2026

Congratulations to Callum Wilson who successfully defended his PhD research on “Can Spacecraft Think? Intelligent Learning Control Onboard Spacecraft”at his Viva 🌟👏

This project was supervised by Dr Annalisa Riccardi.

29/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our third MAE: MEET THE EMPLOYERS event of this academic year. We are thrilled that this was a huge success! 🥳🥳

This event involved Ramboll, SSEN, Scottish Water, Suntory Global Spirits, Rolls Royce and Gibson Robotics. This included a series of interesting talks followed by a busy networking session.

Thanks to the all students who came along and to all of the companies involved! ⭐️⭐️

Our next event will be held on Wednesday the 18th of February 2026 (2:30pm in TL325) with another selection of companies. SAVE THE DATE ‼️