SEE Interactive Map - Engineering Layer Text Version

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Peel Park Campus 

Experience our professional engineering and computing labs first hand, and explore our impressive technical facilities at one of our open days. See your future at Salford.

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MCUK Campus (MC)

Home to some of our computing and sound engineering facilities, our MediaCityUK campus is surrounded by media production companies and is a hub of industry activity. The best way to experience this is to see it first hand at one of our open days. 

Anechoic Chamber

Silent and with no sound reflections, our anechoic chamber is used to test and measure noise output, and explore how humans perceive sound. These tests are used to design and develop everything from headphones and speakers, to car engines and building materials. 

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Acoustician / Acoustic Engineer / Acoustics Consultant / Environmental Consultant 

Energy House

Our on-campus Energy House is a testing environment for innovations such as smart meters and smart home technology. With the demand for sustainability-focused technology rising, software developers, computer science professionals and engineers help to build the software, apps and user interfaces. 

Area of study: Engineering / Computing

Typical career roles: Software Developer / Technology Specialist / Software Engineer / Home Automation Engineer

Autonomous Vehicles

Did you know that Salford is a pioneer in autonomous vehicles, and has its own vehicle on campus? With the rapid progress of driverless technologies, manufacturers will need both mechanical, electronic and robotic engineers, and computer scientists to deliver new innovations.

Area of study: Engineering / Computing

Typical career roles: Robotics Software Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer / Computer Vision Scientist

Manchester Airport

To manage our increasingly crowded skies, aeronautical and aircraft engineers are creating more efficient aircraft and developing advanced systems, and manage aircraft flight paths. Mathematicians also help flights go more smoothly applying their analytical skills as air traffic controllers.

Area of study: Engineering  / Mathematics

Typical career roles: Systems Engineer / Flight Engineer / Aircraft Engineer / Air Traffic Controller

Salford Royal Hospital

Computing scientists help the healthcare sector provide cutting edge treatment for patients. Did you know that Virtual Reality (VR) technology is used by surgeons to practice operations before performing them in real life? VR headsets are also being trialled to help with pain management. 

Area of study: Computing

Typical career roles: VR Research Engineer / VR Specialist / 3D Modeler / Software Engineer

Old Trafford Stadium

Facial recognition technology is used for security at sports stadiums by helping to identify banned fans, and spot weapons in a crowd. It can also be used to identify the demographics and can even identify the mood of fans, so music and lighting can be adjusted to make a difference.

Area of study: Computing

Typical career roles: Computer Vision Engineer / Cloud Software Engineer / Research Scientist

Etihad Stadium

Football stadiums are designed to reflect crowd noise and help create atmosphere for fans and players. Acoustic consultants help to influence the design of curved roofs, and microphone and speaker systems, to enhance the stadium experience, and reduce the impact of noise on the local area.

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Acoustician / Acoustics Consultant / Environmental Consultant / Acoustic Engineer

Greater Manchester Police Station

Now that bank accounts and medical records can be accessed online, and personal information, confidential data and business records are stored digitally, cybercrime is a serious and growing threat. Computer and data scientists work to combat cyber-attacks, and develop and test systems that keep our data secure.

Area of study: Computing

Typical career roles: Cyber Security Analyst / Cyber Crime Investigator / Cyber Security Engineer

Heaton Park

Festivals like Parklife rely on acoustic consultants and audio professionals to measure, monitor and control the noise levels from musicians and crowds to ensure they don't exceed noise limits and disturb residents - and keep their event license!

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Acoustics Consultant / Noise Control Engineer / Noise Pollution Officer

Manchester Arena

Sound engineers are an essential part of the show team. They manage the technical side of live concerts and events, making sure that audience hear the best possible sound. They use their knowledge and skills to balance the instruments with the vocals, monitor sound levels, and provide feedback to musicians.

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Sound Engineer / Noise Control Engineer 

Albert Hall

This former derelict chapel is now an impressive and atmospheric music hall which hosts gigs, club nights and private events. To retain as many original features as possible during restoration, a specialist audio/acoustic team assessed the space and installed specialist equipment to achieve excellent sound in an unusual space.

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Acoustician / Acoustics Consultant / Environmental Consultant 

Trams

The Metrolink tram network relies on multiple civil and structural engineering firms designing, constructing, maintaining and developing a network that provides Greater Manchester's residents with a greener transport option. Did you know 62% of its power is generated by wind?

Area of study: Civil Engineering / Computing

Typical career roles: Civil Design Engineer / Structural Engineer / Consultant / Systems Engineer

Bank

Mathematical and computing techniques are important tools in the finance industry. Mathematical modelling and machine learning are being used by banks for quantifying risk and creating algorithms for fraud detection. AI technology is also key to the customer-facing side of banking through chatbots and smarter online banking. 

Area of study: Computing / Mathematics

Typical career roles: Data Scientist / Modelling Consultant / Machine Learning Engineer 

Urbis / National Football Museum

Now home to the national football Museum, the Urbis building was not just designed to be eye-catching, it was also designed to be highly energy efficient too. Architects and engineers created an adiabatic cooling system for the summer, and a heat recovery system for the winter, reducing the building's overall energy usage. 

Area of study: Engineering

Typical career roles: Civil Engineer / Architectural Engineer / Structural Engineer 

Bridgewater Hall

A specially designed concert hall, every aspect of the building works together to create the perfect acoustic environment for live music. The structure floats on giant springs, so there is no rigid connection between the building and its foundations, which protects the acoustic environment from external noise and vibration.

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio

Typical career roles: Acoustician / Acoustics Consultant / Structural Engineer

Ancoats

Filled with former mill and factory buildings, Ancoats was a hub of activity during the industrial revolution. As architects and developers breathe new life into these impressive buildings, the area is now home to apartment buildings, retail space, creative studios, bars and restaurants.

Area of study: Civil/Structural Engineering

Typical career roles: Structural Engineer / Consultant

Train Station

Mathematical modelling and intelligent computing techniques are used to manage train timetables, bookings and to help solve problems such as train delays and over-crowdedness. Real-time monitoring equipment helps to prevent failures and provides accurate support to drivers during service, making journeys safer.

Area of study: Computing / Mathematics

Typical career roles: Modelling Engineer / Data Analyst / Cloud Architect / Application Developer 

Trinity Bridge

Designed by renowned Spanish architect and structural engineer, Santiago Calatrava, the Trinity Bridge is an iconic structure and the first project he has completed in the UK. The bridge crosses the River Irwell and joins Salford and Manchester.

Area of study: Civil Engineering

Typical career roles: Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer

Cars

As electric and hybrid vehicles become more popular, more affordable, and more convenient, electrical and electronic engineers will be in high demand to help build supportive systems and bring new innovations to market.

Area of study: Engineering

Typical career roles: Electrical Engineer / Electronic Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

Construction site

Civil and structural engineers work closely with a wide range of built environment professionals at different stages throughout a project. With a focus on the structure and services supplied to the building, engineers hold a vital role in ensuring a completed project is safe and functions properly.

Area of study: Civil Engineering

Typical career roles: Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer

Supermarket

Computing technology has the potential to change how we shop. AR smart glasses can transform online shopping into a life-like experience for consumers, while food manufacturers use VR to carry out consumer studies, for example comparing different product packaging and testing shelf placement.

Area of study: Computing

Typical career roles: Software Engineer / AR Content Developer / Design Engineer / VR Specialist

Apartment building

Engineers are essential to the construction of tall buildings, making sure that services such as water supply function properly. This is a huge technical task, as the water has to be pumped against gravity to the upper floors, while the water pressure is effectively managed at ground level.

Area of study: Civil/Structural Engineering

Typical career roles: Civil Engineer / Architectural Engineer / Structural Engineer

Tower of light

A collaborative project bring together architects, engineers and sustainable energy firms, this sculpture-like structure is designed to provide a source of low-carbon heat and power.  This new energy landmark even contains sunlight-reflectors which fill the tower with moving light throughout the day.

Area of study: Engineering

Typical career roles: Energy Management Consultant / Architectural Engineer / Structural Engineer

Media City 

The home of TV and media production in the North, as well as our MediaCityUK campus, this creative hub offers fantastic opportunities in the audio and technical fields. 

Area of study: Acoustics and Audio / Computing

Typical career roles: Audio Engineer / Post-production Specialist / IT Technician / Software Engineer

Museum of Science and Industry

Did you know? The Science and Industry Museum is home to the world's first steam-powered inter-urban railway, which was used for transportation of both people and goods between Manchester and Liverpool. Today, it remains an essential hub for discovering more about the impact of science and engineering.

Area of study: Civil Engineering

Typical career roles: Civil Engineer / Rail Engineer / Civil Project Engineer

Scout Moor Wind Farm

As the UK works towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050, sustainable energy sources such as wind power are growing in importance. Skilled engineers are required to install, maintain and improve the performance of wind turbines both on land and off-shore.

Area of study: Engineering

Typical career roles: Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Engineer