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MSc in Major Programme Management and associated Research Network

Newcastle University has led the way in developing this highly specialised MSc in Major Programme Management and associated Research Network.

We have a world beating track record in this discipline, which is second to none! The EDC forms the core of this centre of excellence.

The course was developed with support from Thales UK plc.

The course offers a unique combination of elements to create a centre of excellence that aims to increase the national supply of the skills needed to manage large and very demanding projects.

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Sustainability

Defining sustainability

It is claimed there are about 500 definitions of sustainability, but in truth there are probably many more. The simplest, most understandable definition, is that proposed in the Brundtland Report:

This is echoed in the UK Government's interpretation of sustainable development:

Sustainability and sustainable development differ:

• sustainability is the desirable state of affairs we wish to achieve, and
• sustainable development is the route we take to sustainability.

Courses

We highlight the courses that have a significant sustainability theme, i.e. those which address environmental, economic and social issues. More detailed lists of relevant courses are available here:

• Undergraduate programmes (pdf document)
• Postgraduate programmes (pdf document)

More about the programmes

The Clean Technology MSc

This postgraduate degree specialises in placing students into industry for their research projects.

The students spend 3-4 months working for local companies tackling problems of concern to their employers. In most cases their projects are of benefit to the company. This gives students the opportunity to put theory into practice. Typical projects and outcomes.

More about the Clean Technology MSc

The MSc/Diploma in Sustainable Engineering

This is a one year taught course for graduate scientists and engineers with emphasis on training in advanced process and material engineering and process intensification skills for a sustainable future. The course has been designed to meet the growing need for engineers skilled in materials and process engineering.

More about the MSc/Diploma in Sustainable Engineering

Other teaching related activities

In addition to the taught programmes, wider sustainability initiatives are being developed on campus. These include the:

Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professorship in the Principles of Engineering Design for a Sustainable Future

The Royal Academy of Engineering funds a Visiting Professor (VP) and support team at Newcastle as part of a programme of VP's in Engineering Departments across the UK.

Find out more about the Academy's VP scheme, this will allow you to link with other participating universities across the UK.

At Newcastle, a collection of case-study based workshops has been developed for use at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The case studies are available for downloading as packaged workshops. Our VP, Professor Jeff Hulse, is supported by the sustainability@newcastle team, based in the EDC.