Middlesex University


Financial Statements 2016/17


Academic Structure Faculty of Science and Technology


A broader portfolio and community outreach The shift from schools to faculties in the past year has meant the long-term position of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the University can be considered and developed holistically. The Faculty’s portfolio has broadened to include new areas such as neuroscience and biomedical engineering, and is being reviewed to ensure the continuous development of employability skills at all levels. It is always looking at developing innovative ways of teaching in order to support the University’s diverse student body.


There has been a great deal of outreach activity with schools and communities across the country. For example, SMASHfestUK – an interactive festival promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and the Arts to young people – was held in partnership with The Refinery and the University of Greenwich in May 2017. The festival targets those who are underrepresented in STEM, such as girls and economically disadvantaged students.


The Faculty developed a joint research activity with Public Health England, and in February installed the UK’s first Cyber Factory, provided by Festo Didactics, to prepare students for Industry 4.0, a fourth industrial revolution.


Reaching new students


Strong links are being developed with a number of partners to enable Middlesex to reach potential students who might not otherwise consider a university education. The Faculty continues to develop its portfolio in areas such as nutrition.


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