Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Congratulations and a very warm welcome to the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. We are looking forward to meeting you soon. We hope you have a wonderful learning experience during your studies with us, and we are looking forward to sharing this journey with you. If you are unsure about anything in these early weeks do not be afraid to ask questions or seek help from our academic and support staff.
What you need to do before you arrive
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Review the IT equipment recommendations
You will need access to a laptop or device to participate in lectures and complete online learning. Whether you already have a device or are considering purchasing new IT equipment for your university studies, please check the minimum specification recommended by Digital and Technology Services.
We would suggest you use an MS Windows 11 system for ease of access to our commonly used systems, and to use some of the specialist engineering software for your studies.
You do not need to purchase any software; Microsoft 365 is available free of charge to all students for the duration of their studies and specialist software is available in our on-campus computer rooms and at any time and from anywhere via our Engineering Virtual Desktop.
There are computer rooms available on campus and a laptop loan service. All students (home and international) who might struggle with financing IT equipment can apply for support via the Hardship Fund.
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Complete the faculty health and safety induction and book a slot to collect your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and department hoodie
All new students in the Faculty of Engineering must complete the health and safety induction. Once completed you will be able to follow a link to book a time slot during Welcome Week to collect the lab PPE required for your course along with a department hoodie.
We recommend that you wait until your induction timetables are available (from 26th August), before booking your collection slot so you can choose a time that fits in with your department events and activities.
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Find out how you can get involved in extracurricular activities
by visiting the Engineering and Architecture hub