Department of Civil and Building Engineering
The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), published in December 2008, have confirmed Loughborough as one of the country’s leading research universities.
Loughborough submitted over 94% of its academic staff for assessment as part of the 2008 RAE – a rise of around 16% from the last RAE in 2001 and one of the highest returns of any university in the country.
- Ranked 5th in UK for Built Environment and 7th for Civil Engineering in the 2008 RAE
- 25% of the Department’s Built Environment research is classed as ‘world-leading’ (rated the maximum 4*)
- 95% of the Department’s Built Environment research and 90% of the Department’s
Rated 1st for Building and 6th for Civil Engineering
The Times Good University Guide 2010
Civil Engineering research is of an international standard (rated 2*, 3* or 4*) The Department was ranked 1st in the National Student Survey for the past two years in two subject areas, and was awarded an excellent score for the quality of its teaching in the Government’s External Subject Review.
Research and teaching includes all the main construction and transport disciplines, providing a rich diversity of perspectives. Interdisciplinary and collaborative work is a key strength, and encouraged at all levels.
The Department has 50 academic staff, 34 technical and clerical support staff, and a growing research community of over 130 research students and researchers (Research Fellows, Associates, Assistants and doctoral students).
It offers a wide range of programmes accredited by professional institutions. These programmes are aligned to the needs of industry and enjoy a high level of sponsorship. Our record of graduate employment is second to none.
New research grants and contract income has grown substantially over recent years. The Department has a well established record for research excellence and attracts income from the EPSRC, Government departments, Charities and the European Union. It recently achieved an 8.2% market share, making it first in the UK in terms of research income in its sector.